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Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahindra Racing's Kush Maini takes cricket quiz, reveals his IPL team allegiance
Kush Maini (Image credit: Instagram) Mahindra Racing's Indian Formula 2 champion Kush Maini is not just an impressive presence on the track but also well-versed in his country's favourite sport — cricket. The racer from Bengaluru recently took a cricket quiz and nearly scored a perfect 10/10, answering almost every question with precision. He is the only Indian to have won a Formula 2 race in Monaco and recently delivered an impressive performance at the Berlin Rookie Test, finishing among the top three in both sessions. Kush Maini is a pro when it comes to cricket knowledge A video of Kush Maini's cricket quiz shows him getting momentarily confused with the first question, though he gave the correct answer initially. When asked about the number of players in a cricket team, he initially said 'eleven' but changed it to 'twelve' after counting the number of openers and following players. After that brief hiccup, Maini breezed through the quiz like a pro. He correctly answered questions about the criteria for a four and a six, and explained terms like LBW, duck, and clean bowled. He also knew the number of overs bowled in T20, One-Day, and Test matches. When asked which team Virat Kohli represents in the IPL, Maini confidently replied, 'RCB… that's me, can't get that wrong.' He also tackled a question about the British singer who joked about not understanding cricket despite coming from the country that invented it. Maini answered 'Ed Sheeran' — and was pleasantly surprised to learn he was right. He also knew that David Beckham was the English footballer who once played a friendly match with Sachin Tendulkar. Watch Kush Maini's candid video here . Who is Kush Maini? Kush Maini moved to England at the age of 13–14 to pursue racing. Originally from Bengaluru, he now spends more time abroad than in India. He became the first Indian to win the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 2 earlier this year. He recently showcased his racing talent during the Berlin Rookie Test, representing Mahindra Racing. He finished second in the morning session and third in the afternoon. Speaking after the test, he said, 'In the morning, we focused on 350kW runs, and in the afternoon, more on race runs. Whatever the run, we were always in the top three and really fast, so a good step was made. Whenever I get into this car, I leave with a smile on my face. ' Also Read: Berlin Rookie Test standouts Gabriele Minì and Kush Maini share insights after impressive runs Maini continues to shine on the track and, following his impressive performance in Berlin, may even join Formula E one day. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin Rookie Test standouts Gabriele Minì and Kush Maini share insights after impressive runs
Image credit: Instagram The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Berlin Rookie Test, held at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit on Monday, was a surefire success. A strong contingent of 22 rookie drivers showcased their potential on track, with several emerging talents setting competitive lap times. Italian driver Gabriele Minì topped both sessions and set the fastest lap of the day at 57.643 seconds. Mahindra Racing's Kush Maini and TAG Heuer Porsche's Ayhancan Güven followed closely behind Minì in the two sessions, respectively. Top performers Gabriele Minì and Kush Maini reflect on Berlin Rookie Test The highly competitive test saw all 22 drivers separated by a mere 1.5 seconds, as teams ramped up their development programs with rookie talent. Collectively, more than 1,000 laps were completed over the course of the day. Sharing a few pictures from Berlin, Gabriele Minì wrote on Instagram, 'Fastest in Berlin. Very happy about the Rookie Test: a productive day with 96 laps covered, multiple race simulations, quali runs, and we set the overall fastest time of the whole #BerlinEPrix weekend. Thanks @nismo for this year's second opportunity after FP0 in Jeddah and for these brilliant days together.' Indian driver Kush Maini, fresh off his historic FIA Formula 2 win, continued to impress in Mahindra's GEN3 Evo machine by securing the second-fastest time of the day. He appeared pleased with his performance in both sessions, finishing second in the morning and third in the afternoon. Reflecting on his experience with Mahindra Racing, he said, 'I think it was a very strong day overall. We always made progress, and the team gathered some good data for London. Obviously, it's a different track, so we tested a lot of things. In the morning, we focused on 350kW runs, and in the afternoon, more on race runs. Whatever the run, we were always in the top three and really fast, so a good step was made. Whenever I get into this car, I leave with a smile on my face. ' Jak Crawford and Abbi Pulling share their Berlin Rookie Test experience American F2 race winner Jak Crawford also made a notable rookie return, claiming third place in the morning session while driving for Andretti. Sharing his thoughts, he said, 'It was a great day testing in Berlin. I feel like we really got the opportunity to try a lot of setup items and gain a solid understanding of everything. It felt good to be back in the car, and I was able to get up to speed right from the start, which really helped us begin working on things early in the session. Hopefully, the work pays off and the team can deliver a strong result in London.' Abbi Pulling, one of the women drivers in the Berlin Rookie Test, drove for Nissan. She looked content with the day's progress and said, 'It was a great day—very productive—and we achieved everything the team needed. I'm happy to take on this new role with the Nissan Formula E Team, as it's created a new pathway for me to experience machinery at the World Championship level. The morning involved a lot of runs focused on race settings and data gathering, and in the afternoon we did more push laps, testing several important items ahead of the London finale. ' Also Read: Berlin Rookie Test 2025 results: Nissan's Gabriele Minì leads, Mahindra's impresses in both sessions She expressed satisfaction with the improvements made during the day but added that she was still striving for more. She appeared pleased with her performance, considering how competitive this year's rookie line-up was. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin Rookie Test 2025 results: Nissan's Gabriele Minì leads, Mahindra's impresses in both sessions
Image credit: Formula E/Instagram Nissan's Gabriele Minì topped both the morning and afternoon sessions at the Berlin Rookie Test held at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit on Monday. It was his third time in a Formula E car, and the Italian proved he has learned enough to now be in contention for a race seat next season. Mahindra Racing's Kush Maini, an Indian driver from Bengaluru, also delivered an impressive performance in both sessions, finishing second in the morning and third in the afternoon timesheets. Berlin Rookie Test morning session Gabriele Minì led the timing sheets in the morning, followed by Indian Formula 2 race winner and Mahindra Racing rookie Kush Maini in second place, and Andretti's Jack Crawford in third. 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire ended up in fourth place, while driving for Maserati MSG Racing. Mahindra's other rookie, Dino Beganovic, finished fifth. He was followed by Arthur Leclerc, F1 driver Charles Leclerc's younger brother, who claimed sixth place for Maserati MSG Racing. Berlin Rookie Test afternoon session Nissan rookie Gabriele Minì continued his dominant form in the afternoon. He was followed by DTM star Ayhancan Guven, driving for Porsche, in second place. Mahindra's Kush Maini maintained his strong pace and dropped just one position to finish third. Maini was followed by Cupra Kiro's Callum Voisin in fourth. NEOM McLaren's Alex Dunne, who led briefly in the second timesheets, ended up fifth. Andretti's Jack Crawford, who had finished third in the morning session, took sixth place in the afternoon. Standout performers at Berlin Rookie Test Gabriele Minì returned to Nissan for the third time, thanks to the team's collaboration with Alpine Racing. Last year, he finished in the top 10 at the Berlin Rookie Test and took second place in FP0 at Jeddah. He currently races in Formula 2 and recently secured a podium in the Monaco Sprint Race. Ahead of the Berlin Rookie Test, Minì told Formula E, 'It's great to be back. I've enjoyed my two previous outings with the team, so I'm delighted to work with them again. It's a track I know well, having driven here in last year's Rookie Test. I also had the chance to drive the GEN3 Evo in FP0 at Jeddah, with the 350kW power mode, new tires, and all-wheel drive. I'll be aiming to combine those experiences. My main goal is to keep learning and help the team complete its program for the day, like we did in Jeddah, while also showing my pace. ' Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025 results: Nick Cassidy wins Round 14 race, Oliver Rowland clinches Formula E World Championship Kush Maini's strong performance in Berlin follows his victory in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, continuing a standout season for the young Indian driver. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin E-Prix 2025: Pascal Wehrlein tops FP1, collides with teammate Antonio Felix Da Costa before finish line
Image credit: Formula E The Berlin E-Prix kickstarted at the picturesque Tempelhof Airport Circuit on Friday. The first free practice took place in the evening and ended with a dramatic collision between TAG Heuer teammate Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa. Wehrlein went on to top FP1 while Da Costa suffered damages to his car. According to Formula E, the incident will be investigated by the Porsche team after the session. Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa's collision during FP1 Pascal Wehrlein is number two in the Formula E Driver Standings with 103 points. He went on to set the mood for the Berlin E-Prix by winning the first free practice session on Friday. However, his contact with his own teammate Antonio Felix Da Costa during the end of the session at the start/finish straight left the latter's car smashing into the wall. Da Costa is number three in the Driver Standings with 98 points. Da Costa had won the last race in Berlin in 2024. He has won the Berlin E-Prix thrice and is the driver with the most wins at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. Berlin E-Prix FP1 results In the FP1, Wherlein was followed by Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara in number 2 position and Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy in the third place. Cassidy won one of the two Berlin races last year. This season's leading Formula E champion Oliver Rowland of Nissan finished in the fourth position. Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum finished fifth in FP1. He was followed by DS Penske's Jean Eric-Vergne in the sixth place and NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard in the seventh place. Andretti's Jake Dennis finished ninth. DS Penske's Maximilian Gunther who is racing in his home country finished ninth. Lola Yamaha ABT's Zane Malooney finished tenth in FP 1. Felipe Drugovich, who made his Formula E debut as a replacement of Nyck De Vries at Mahindra Racing, finished 16th in FP1. What's next at Berlin E-Prix Saturday will be a packed day with the FP2 in the morning, the Qualifying race around noon and then the Round 13 final race at 4:05 pm local time (7:35 pm IST). There is prediction of rain as well on Saturday. Rain is expected on Sunday as well when the FP3 will take place in the morning, to be followed by Qualifying around noon and the final Round 14 race in the evening. Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025: Schedule, how to watch Round 13 and 14 Formula E races, weather prediction The Berlin E-Prix will be followed by the Berlin Rookie Test on Monday, July 14. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin E-Prix 2025: Schedule, how to watch Round 13 and 14 Formula E races, weather prediction
Image credit: Formula E The countdown for the 11th edition of the historic Berlin E-Prix has finally begun. The Formula E Round 13 and 14 races will be held at the stunning Tempelhof Airport Circuit from Friday, with the final races on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. The event could become even more special with the possibility of the leading point scorer, Oliver Rowland, being crowned the Formula E Championship 2025 winner at the venue. The fun, however, will not just end with the double header, as it will be followed by the annual Berlin Rookie Test on Monday. Berlin E-Prix schedule Round 13 The Berlin E-Prix will begin on Friday, July 11, with the 70-minute first free practice, FP1, at 4 pm local time (7:30 pm IST). The second free practice, FP2, will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 9 am local time (12:30 PM IST). The day has a packed schedule with the Qualifying lined up at 11:20 am local time (2:50 pm IST), which will wrap up by 12:43 pm local time. The final Round 13 race will be held in the evening at 4:05 pm local time (7:35 pm IST). Gates for the Tempelhof Airport Circuit will open at 8:30 am local time on both days. Various panel talks, including Better Futures Fund and Women in Motorsport, and the Race Against Climate Change Live: Going Green in Berlin event, are also planned around the double header on Saturday. Round 14 Sunday, July 14 will also be a packed day for the Formula E drivers. The third free practice will start in the morning at 9 am local time (12:30 pm IST). It will be followed by the Qualifying race at 11:20 am local time (2:50 pm IST), and then the final Round 14 race at 4:05 pm local time (7:35 pm IST). Panel talks around Careers in Motorsport and The Race to Gender Equality are also lined up for Sunday. Andretti Formula E Team will also conduct a panel talk ahead of the final race. Live musical performances by Elto, Liz Joan, Alice Hills, and Sophie Alice are also planned throughout the day in between the races for the entertainment of the visitors at the venue. How to watch Berlin E-Prix Formula E fans can tune into the Race Centre on the Formula E website to keep a tab on real-time updates or check in on the official Formula E YouTube channel. The fans in India and Southeast Asia planning to watch the Formula E race on television can tune in to Sony Sports Network. Here is the broadcast list for Formula E fans across the globe. India – Sony Sports Network Germany – ServusTV, DAZN, DF1 Europe – Eurosport Indonesia – MNC TV Japan – J Sports, BS Fuji TV USA – Roku, CBS UK – ITV, TNT Sports Australia – Stan Sport China – Huya, Sina, Bilibili Canada – TSN, TVA Sports South Africa – Brazil – Band TV, Grande Premio South America – Claro Sports New Zealand – Sky TV Italy – Mediaset France and Monaco – L'Équipe Weather prediction for Berlin E-Prix Just like the Tokyo double header, rain is very much expected on the first and second day of the Berlin E-Prix. According to there is an 89 percent chance of rain during the final Round 13 race on Saturday. The temperature is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius on Friday. Thanks to the shower, the temperature will remain between 14–20 degrees Celsius on Saturday. On Sunday, the temperature will range between 16–23 degrees Celsius. There are also chances of a light shower during the race, but the intensity will be lower than that on Saturday. Also Read: Berlin E-Prix: From Oliver Rowland's World Championship win to Felipe Drugovich's debut, there's a lot to look forward to Among the favourites for the race is Antonio Felix Da Costa of TAG Heuer Porsche, who won the last Formula E race in Berlin. He is also the driver with the most wins. Besides him, Maximilian Gunther will be racing in his home country, and Championship leader Oliver Rowland is also looking forward to sealing the deal in Berlin. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
