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25-05-2025
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Indian National Anthem Plays At Monaco After Kush Maini's Win
Last Updated: Kush Maini won the Formula 2 sprint race in Monaco, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. In what has come as a proud moment for Indians across the world, Formula 2 driver Kush Maini on Saturday won the sprint race in Monaco, to ensure that the Indian national anthem played at the principality. He is the first Indian to win a race in the esteemed Formula 2. Despite almost race-long pressure from teammate Gabrielle Mini, Maini was able to stay ahead without any mistakes and finished two seconds clear of the chasing pack. Having begun from pole, Maini showed masterful control and strategic precision throughout the race, capitalising on a strong beginning and managing pressure with extreme maturity. Watch the video of the Indian national anthem playing in Monaco here: INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IN MONACO 🫡 #KushMaini has made history – becoming the first Indian to win an F2 race at Monte Carlo 🇮🇳With a flawless lights-to-flag drive, he clinched victory in the F2 Sprint for DAMS Lucas Oil on the iconic streets of Monaco. 👑 #MonacoGP #F2 — FanCode (@FanCode) May 24, 2025 Back to racing conditions entering Lap 15 after the safety car was employed on Lap 12, Maini escaped from DRS range to Mini behind while Arvid Lindblad had Luke Browning in the battle for third on the road. Notably, Lindblad is a British-Swedish driver who has Indian origins. By the final lap, he was on the rear wing of Mini in second with Maini a further two seconds up the road. 'P1, first Indian to win in Monaco too. It's a great honour and a dream come true. I want to say thank you to DAMS and everyone who has supported me. We keep believing," Maini said after winning the race. 'You are Standing Tall, @kmainiofficial and the country stands tall with you. Kush Maini making history as the 1st Indian winner of an F2 race in Monte Carlo," Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra tweeted on Saturday night. You are Standing Tall, @kmainiofficial and the country stands tall with Maini making history as the 1st Indian winner of an F2 race in Monte Carlo… We are proud to have you on our team at @MahindraRacing — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 24, 2025 'It was very close, so I was glad we were in the bubble to get reversed. Obviously, this is the Sprint Race: we all want to win the Feature, but it's still a win in Monaco. As a young kid from India, playing F1 on a PlayStation, I never thought I'd be here and winning in the second tier," Maini at the post-sprint press conference.
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24-05-2025
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Proud moment for India as national anthem played in Monaco after Kush Maini wins an F2 race
Kush Maini created history by becoming the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race in Monaco. The emotional moment was marked by the Indian national anthem playing at Monte Carlo after his stunning Sprint Race victory. read more It was a proud and emotional moment for Indian motorsport fans as Kush Maini made history by winning the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Monaco on Saturday. This win not only gave him his second F2 career victory but also made him the first Indian driver ever to win a race in Monaco, which is considered one of the most iconic circuits in the world. As Kush stood at the top of the podium in Monte Carlo, the Indian national anthem played in the background, making it a goosebumps moment for many fans watching around the world. It is a rare sight to see an Indian driver achieve something so big on the global motorsport stage. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After his big win, Kush said, 'P1, first Indian to win in Monaco too. It's a great honour and a dream come true. I want to say thank you to DAMS and everyone who has supported me. We keep believing!' INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IN MONACO 🫡#KushMaini has made history - becoming the first Indian to win an F2 race at Monte Carlo 🇮🇳 With a flawless lights-to-flag drive, he clinched victory in the F2 Sprint for DAMS Lucas Oil on the iconic streets of Monaco. 👑 #MonacoGP #F2 — FanCode (@FanCode) May 24, 2025 Kush starts strong and holds his nerve till finish line Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, Kush Maini started from pole position and stayed strong throughout the race. He was under constant pressure from Gabriele Mini, a fellow Alpine Academy driver racing for PREMA, who was right behind him for most of the race. Despite the pressure and a safety car interruption in the middle of the race, Maini stayed calm and managed to keep his lead till the finish line. Kush is currently ranked 13th in the 2025 Formula 2 Drivers' Standings with 11 points to his name. His team, DAMS Lucas Oil is ranked sixth with 54 points.
