Overview
- Alpine confirmed Maini will drive the A525 at Yas Marina's post-season Young Driver Test on December 9.
- It will be his first official run in current Formula 1 machinery after Testing Previous Cars mileage and extensive simulator work with the Alpine Academy.
- Maini is slated to take part after the Formula 2 finale and will share the track with current F1 drivers, including Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
- Sporting director Steve Nielsen said the Abu Dhabi programme offers valuable seat time for the team's Test and Reserve drivers.
- Maini's 2025 featured a Monaco win and multiple Formula 2 victories, and this test would make him only the third Indian to participate in an official F1 session.