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News18
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Kush Maini To Drive For Mahindra In Berlin Formula E Rookie Test: 'Great Car...'
Kush Maini will drive for Mahindra Racing at the Formula E Rookie Test in Berlin on July 14. Maini, with Mahindra for 18 months, is excited to drive the M11Electro again. On Tuesday, India's Kush Maini was announced as one of the drivers for Mahindra Racing at the upcoming ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Rookie Test in Berlin, Germany, scheduled for July 14. This latest partnership signifies another step in the ongoing collaboration between Maini and Mahindra Racing, the sole Indian team competing at the World Championship level in motorsport within the FIA's all-electric racing series. Maini expressed his enthusiasm, stating, 'I was really impressed with the Mahindra M11Electro in Jeddah, it's a great car to drive and I can't wait to experience it again in Berlin." He further commented on his relationship with the manufacturer, saying, 'Mahindra is a manufacturer I've worked with first-hand a lot over the last 18 months, and I've seen the hard work and development that has gone into improving the team's results on-track. It's a great source of pride for me to represent them and to help them push on and keep that rate of development going." Who Is Kush Maini? Earlier this season, the 24-year-old Maini set the benchmark time under the lights in a dedicated Rookie Free Practice session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking his first experience with the Mahindra M11Electro and Formula E's GEN3 Evo era. This follows his role in Season 10, where Maini served as Mahindra Racing's official Reserve Driver and took part in last year's Rookie Test at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Maini has also impressed in his full-time racing career in FIA Formula 2, recently securing victory on the streets of Monaco, bringing his total to two career victories and seven podium finishes, marking him as one of the standout names in the series. He will undertake a full day of testing, with the team set to announce its other participating driver in due course. Mahindra Racing CEO & Team Principal, Frederic Bertrand, highlighted the purpose of the Berlin Rookie Test, saying, 'The whole point of the Berlin Rookie Test is to encourage and nurture the next generation of potential Formula E stars, and Kush is definitely a talent to watch in that regard. We've been very impressed with his performance and attitude on every occasion he's stepped into a Mahindra Racing car so far and look forward to working with him again in Berlin." With PTI Inputs First Published: July 01, 2025, 16:45 IST
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indian star Kush Maini confirmed for high stakes Formula E rookie test with Mahindra M11Electro in Berlin
An exciting move has just been announced in the world of electric racing, but full details are still coming in. A young racing star is all set to get back into the driver's seat for a special Formula E event. Fans who have followed his journey will remember his earlier strong performance in this car. Now, he is ready to return, this time in Berlin, Germany. The team he will race for is no stranger to Indian motorsport lovers. But who is the driver, and why is this test so important? Kush Maini to drive Mahindra M11Electro GEN3 Evo in Berlin rookie test Kush Maini will be Mahindra Racing's ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Rookie Test on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Berlin. Among the conventional Formula E circuits, this testing will be done at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. The only Indian team in Formula E, Mahindra Racing has once again relied on Kush Maini, one of India's best young racing drivers. Earlier this year, he took part in a Rookie Free Practice session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he set the fastest lap time under the lights in his very first experience with the GEN3 Evo Formula E car. The 24-year-old also took part in last season's Rookie Test in Berlin and served as Mahindra's official Reserve Driver in Season 10. This shows that Mahindra sees real long-term potential in Maini. Mahindra Racing and Kush Maini gear up for key Formula E development session Speaking about the upcoming test, Kush Maini said, 'I was really impressed with the Mahindra M11Electro in Jeddah, it's a great car to drive and I can't wait to experience it again in Berlin," said Kush Maini. 'Mahindra is a manufacturer I've worked with first-hand a lot over the last 18 months, and I've seen the hard work and development that has gone into improving the team's results on- track'. He further added, 'It's a great source of pride for me to represent them, and to help them push on and keep that rate of development going.' Mahindra Racing CEO and Team Principal, Frederic Bertrand, also spoke highly of the young Indian driver. 'Kush is clearly one of the most exciting talents. We've been very happy with his work and attitude, and we look forward to seeing him drive again on July 14,' Bertrand said. The second driver for the Berlin Rookie Test will be announced soon. Also Read: Who Is Kush Maini, The First Indian To Win A Formula 2 Race? Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
First Post
4 days ago
- Automotive
- First Post
India's F1 Comeback? Maini Leads Youngsters' Revolution First Sports With Rupha Ramani
India's F1 Comeback? Maini Leads Youngsters' Revolution | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G India's F1 Comeback? Maini Leads Youngsters' Revolution | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G India's Formula 1 dream may have stalled after the last Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in 2013—but now, a new generation of racers is shifting gears and reigniting that ambition. From F2 driver Kush Maini making history in Monaco, to 10-year-old karting sensation Atika Mir and trailblazing female talents like Aashi Hanspal and Shriya Lohia, India's motorsport landscape is undergoing a thrilling transformation. With increased grassroots participation, international recognition, and growing infrastructure, the question is no longer if India can return to the Formula 1 calendar—but when. Rupha Ramani explores how India is racing toward an F1 future, led by young talent, national pride, and unstoppable determination. See More
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tech fails to fill silence for the elderly; Report shows how digital age has spawned new challenges
NEW DELHI: Neelam Maini is 70 and did not own a mobile phone till she retired from a govt job in 2015. The smartphone came into her life as a gift from her children, who also became her mentors, introducing her to internet banking and the world of social media and WhatsApp. Ten years on, as vice-president of Sant Nagar Senior Citizens' Welfare Association that has 400 members on a WhatsApp group, Maini has found that even as the mobile phone has opened a world of communication, helping bridge the generational digital divide, it has also created a deeper problem for many urban elderly people. With the younger generation mostly hooked to their devices — laptops and phones— and social media, more and more elderly people are feeling lonely as their children and grandchildren have little time for deeper engagement with them. This clearly comes through in a survey by HelpAge India released on Friday, ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. It reveals that a large number of senior citizens already struggling with loneliness and challenges of ageing now also have to contend with problems of the digital age. The survey, which focused on 'intergenerational dynamics and perceptions on ageing', draws on the experiences of 5,798 respondents that included youth and elderly people from 10 cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Nagpur and Madurai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'Everyone is on the phone these days, even at the dining table, including elders. But parents feel hurt when they cannot have a meaningful conversation with children and grandchildren. At times, their family members have time to chat with them only on phone while on the way to work,' Maini told TOI , sharing this as one of the experiences of seniors, who yearn for face-to-face conversations with their kin. 'Children don't sit and talk anymore. They are always on their phones,' complained a senior citizen from Kolkata. 'They don't always listen, but when do they talk to us, it makes the day go better,' said an elderly person from Kanpur. 'I just stay silent these days. If we speak, they say we're complaining again,' bemoaned a senior from Madurai. The problem is not just inter-generational. 'We used to gossip with friends in the past. Now we scroll silently. Even loneliness has gone digital,' said another senior from Kolkata. The findings gain significance against the backdrop of India's population profile: as of 2025, approximately 12% of the Indian population is aged 60 and above, with the figure projected to rise to 19% by 2050. At the same time, India is home to the world's largest youth population, with over 365 million individuals aged 15–29 years. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
F1 is my only goal, but I know time is limited, says Kush Maini
Kush Maini (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: "There are more bad days than good days in sports," says Kush Maini. That one line from the 24-year-old aptly sums up how difficult it is to survive in the world of motorsport. But just as he was struggling to find momentum in the 2025 Formula Two season, came the victory of his life—at Monaco, late last month. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It wasn't the first win of his F2 career. The Bengaluru lad's maiden win came at the Hungaroring last year. But winning at Monaco—becoming the first Indian ever to do so—marked a major moment of pride. Currently in his third season in the F1 feeder series, Maini knows that building on the Monaco success is crucial to landing an F1 seat. "I haven't shown the kind of performance that warrants a seat in F1. I'm fast enough, I've won races, but you need to fight for championships," said Maini, who currently sits 11th in the standings with 21 points. To put that into context, Gabriel Bortoleto—Maini's teammate last season—won the 2024 championship and is now racing in F1 with Sauber. He knows the clock is ticking as he chases an F1 seat. "F1 is my only goal, but I know time is limited. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4 måter å sjekke om du har råd til å pensjonere deg med 3 millioner kr Fisher Invest. Norden Undo If I had to put a timeframe, I'd say it has to happen within the next two years," said a hopeful Maini, who was promoted to Alpine F1 reserve driver at the start of the season. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories Whenever Maini feels bogged down, he knows he has people in his corner to keep his spirits high. One of them is Gautam Singhania , chairman and managing director of Raymond, whose JK Racing has backed Maini for years. In fact, it was Singhania who convinced two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen to mentor the young racer. Maini's association with Hakkinen began just last year, but the Finnish legend has made a meaningful impact. "He's like my pillar. He's the guy who keeps pushing. He's a big reason I'm still so determined."
