Kush Maini becomes first Indian racer to win Formula 2 Constructors Championship

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Kush Maini becomes first Indian racer to win Formula 2 Constructors Championship

Why in the news?

• Formula 2 driver Kush Maini finished 13th in the drivers’ standings in his second Formula 2 season and made history by clinching the Constructors’ Championship with Invicta Racing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

About Kush Maini :

• He is thefirst from India to win a FIA Constructors’ World Championship, despite having an inconsistent season.
•  The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Invicta Racing’s success, securing five podiums, including a race win in Hungary.
• His pole position in Jeddah set the tone for the team’s campaign, culminating in its victory by 34.5 points over Campos Racing, his former team.
• For the final race, Maini qualified in P6 and had better starts in both races. 

What is Formula 2?

• Formula Two (F2 or Formula 2) is a type of open-wheel formula racing category first codified in 1948.
• It was replaced in 1985 by Formula 3000, but revived by the FIA from 2009–2012 in the form of the FIA Formula Two Championship. 
• The name returned again in 2017 when the former GP2 Series became known as the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
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