Kush Maini will drive for Mahindra Racing in Formula E’s rookie test at next month’s Jeddah E-Prix.
The Indian, who previously acted as the team’s reserve driver in Season 10, will make a return to the squad at the all-electric championship’s first-ever visit to the Saudi city, which also plays host to the country’s Formula 1 race.
In a statement, Maini said: “I’m excited to be back with Mahindra Racing for the Rookie Practice in Jeddah next month.
“I was very impressed with my first experience of Formula E in Berlin last season, and the new GEN3 Evo car is clearly another step up from that. I’ve been watching closely across the first two races this season and can’t wait to get behind the wheel for myself.
“The team has had a very strong start to the season, with a lot of the hard work from last year coming to fruition. It’ll be great to be back in that environment, and I’m sure with Mahindra’s ongoing support, we can have a productive session and build on the learnings from last year.”
Mahindra Racing CEO and Team Principal, Frederic Bertrand said it was “a no-brainer” to bring Maini back into the fold, adding: “We’ve made a strong start to the season with our new car, but it’s important we make use of all the track time available to us to keep progressing. Kush’s work ethic, diligence and skill make him the perfect choice to slot into the team for the session, especially on what will be a new circuit for all the teams.”
Maini will also contest the Formula 2 championship for the third time this year, joining DAMS Lucas Oil alongside Jak Crawford, having driven for Invicta Racing last year, taking four podiums as well as victory in the Hungary Sprint Race.
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