Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Maini Secures Podium Despite VSC Setback
Kush Maini, an Indian racing driver, had a great weekend at the Hungaroring in Hungary.
He started the main race from the first position and was leading by a big margin.
However, a Virtual Safety Car came out during the pit stops, which made him lose his lead.
Despite this, he managed to finish second and got his third podium of the season.
He also got a point for the fastest lap, making his total points for the weekend 25.
Maini is happy with his performance and is looking forward to the next race in Monza.
He is currently sixth in the championship standings.
Kush Maini secured his third podium of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season with a second-place finish at Hungaroring.
He started the Feature Race from pole position and led by around five seconds before the Virtual Safety Car intervention.
The VSC during the pit window cost Maini his lead, dropping him behind the eventual winner.
Maini expressed satisfaction with his weekend performance and aims to compete for a win in Monza.
He collected 25 points over the weekend, including a point for the fastest lap, and is currently sixth in the drivers' standings.
- Who
- Kush Maini
- What
- Finished second in the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race at Hungaroring
- When
- 2026 FIA Formula 2 season
- Where
- Hungaroring, Hungary
- Why
- An ill-timed Virtual Safety Car intervention during the pit window cost him the lead.
Maini's Performance
Virtual Safety Car Impact
Race Performance
Maini's Performance
Maini started from pole position and led the race before the VSC intervention.
Virtual Safety Car Impact
The VSC during the pit window nullified Maini's lead, costing him the victory.
- Driver
- Kush Maini
- Race
- FIA Formula 2 Feature Race
- Circuit
- Hungaroring, Hungary
- Position
- 2nd
- Points
- 25
- Fastest Lap
- Yes
- Championship Standing
- 6th