Kush Maini to continue with Alpine in 2027, defers F1 race seat ambition

Indian racing driver Kush Maini has decided to remain with Alpine for the 2027 season, putting his immediate goal of securing a full-time Formula 1 race seat on hold.

Maini, who has been working with the Alpine F1 team, will continue his association with the outfit as he seeks to advance his career in motorsport. The decision reflects a pragmatic approach to his long-term development within the sport.

While Maini had harboured ambitions of landing a competitive race-seat opportunity in the near term, he has opted to maintain his current path with Alpine, signalling his commitment to the team's future plans.