Indian motorsport witnessed a proud moment on Saturday as Kush Maini etched his name in history, becoming the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race at Monaco. Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, Maini delivered a flawless, lights-to-flag performance to clinch the Sprint Race victory on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo.The win marked Maini’s maiden F2 triumph and his first podium finish of the season — one that couldn’t have come at a more prestigious venue. Starting from pole courtesy of the reverse grid rule (having qualified 10th for the feature race), the BWT Alpine F1 reserve driver made a solid getaway and held his nerve across 30 high-pressure laps.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!An emotional Maini stood atop the podium, singing the Indian national anthem as it played across Monaco’s legendary street circuit. “P1 and first Indian to win at Monaco. It’s a great honour and dream come true really. We keep believing,” said Maini, thanking DAMS and his long-time supporters after the win.WATCH:In the pit lane, Indian business magnate Gautam Singhania was seen celebrating with the 24-year-old, underlining the continued support from JK Racing and TVS Racing — the two entities that have backed Maini since his junior racing days.
Having endured a challenging start to the 2025 F2 season, this win comes as a timely boost. Maini now shifts focus to Sunday’s feature race and will aim to carry his momentum to Barcelona next weekend.
