F2 racers Kush Maini and Victor Martins have actually finished a F1 test with Alpine at Red Bull Ring– both driving the brand-new gen cars and truck for the very first time.
Alpine Academy motorists Victor Martins and Kush Maini required to the track in Spielberg, Austria today, driving the A522 Formula 1 cars and truck as component of BWT Alpine F1 Team’s young chauffeur test program. Both motorists, that are presently completing in their 2nd period of FIA Formula 2, each took driving responsibilities for a complete day with Kush driving the A522 on Wednesday 5 th June, and Victor driving on Thursday 6 th June
The test in Austria significant Kush’s very first time in a modern-spec F1 cars and truck and 2nd time screening with BWTAlpine F1 Team Kush formerly drove the A521 at Bahrain International Circuit in 2023 after signing up with the Alpine Academy program in October in 2014.
Victor has actually formerly taken part in 3 test days with the group. He drove the A521 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Spielberg, and Hungaroring in 2023. This test additionally noted the Frenchman’s very first time in contemporary F1 equipment. The occasion composes component of the young chauffeur screening program, which both motorists will certainly join throughout the year as participants of the Alpine Academy.
Kush Maini: “My first full day in a Formula 1 car is complete in Spielberg. It was a dream come true and it was better than I could have ever imagined it to be. I am so grateful to BWT Alpine F1 Team for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. The Race Support Team did an incredible job to get me up to speed quickly and have the test run as smoothly as possible, their hard work and effort does not go unnoticed, so a big thank you to them. We completed our run plan successfully and we were able to tick everything off our check list which made for an incredible test. I can not wait for the next one.”
Victor Martins: “It has actually been a lovely day of screening inAustria It is unbelievable to obtain one more possibility to drive in Formula 1 equipment after the tree days of screening I did with BWT Alpine F1 Team in 2023. The sensation of remaining in the cars and truck is unbelievable and the day was actually satisfying many thanks to the assistance of the group on website that strove to make it a problem totally free test.
“It was another positive test for me, and it was a great opportunity to learn as much as possible, we maximised the day’s running, going through both qualifying and race simulations. To have the track to myself and get the maximum enjoyment out of the car was an added bonus after a tough start to my Formula 2 season, it certainly reaffirmed my confidence as a driver. Thank you to the team for giving me the chance to drive the A522 around Spielberg. I am looking forward to the next one.”
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