In this candid conversation on The Bombay Journey, Performance Partner Castrol EDGE, join Kush Maini as he shares his incredible journey through the world of motorsports. From his early testing days with Alpine F1 to facing racism in the sport, Kush opens up about the challenges and rewards of racing at the highest level. Hear about his personal experiences, including Arjun Mainiās struggles in F1, navigating the pressures of competition, and his recovery after the infamous Baku crash. Kush also reflects on the impact of mentorship, with insights from racing legends like Mika HƤkkinen, and discusses his passion for the sport, including his views on F2, F1, and Formula E. Get an inside look at the mindset, rituals, and personal stories that shape Kushās racing career and his love for cars.
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00:00 Intro
2:00 Welcome To The Bombay Journey
2:42 Testing with Alpine F1 team
5:05 Pre Race Rituals
5:46 Bad Hindi
6:22 Racism in Motorsports
8:42 Getting Coffee
9:11 Arjun Mainiās Struggle in F1
11:08 Racing teamās support & guidance
12:45 Power
15:23 Rapid Fire
17:27 Better Performance
19:07 F2 Vs F1
20:04 Formula E
21:50 Kush Maini recites entire Hanuman Chalisa
24:56 Baku Crash
29:44 Recovering from a crash
31:34 Love for car
34:59 Mentorship from Mika HƤkkinen
37:10 Dinner table conversations
38:10 Sign-off
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Kush bhai as a F1 fan all I want to see a indian flag on podium you're out only hope… Bajrangbali apke saath rahe.
I love that you got Kush on the show!! I followed the whole F2 season last year just for him. I hope he has an amazing season this year!!
I hoped Kush would get a reserve driver seat this year but maybe something better lined up in future! He had a great start to F2 last year but slowed down later.. so hoping he gets good results this year!
Waiting to wave that Indian Flag at F1 races …let's goooooo
Kush make india proud! š®š³
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aahh maini on the showw, great guy followed him since the last season beautiful guy , this season he faced too much hate from brazil fans (typical) but he stood firm
Waiting for when we can see the INDIAS flag and National anthem on the podium….
All the INDIAS wishes are with youuu
Super happy to have Kush on the show.
Been following my man since his debut in f2 when we had 2 Indian drivers Jehan and Kush. Wishing Kush the best hope he get pick for next f1 season in 26 Or 25 half way if someone fs up. And been following since our first f1 driver Narien Karthikeyan
I NEEED THAT PILLOW… Performance tips : DON'T CRASH
Really looking forward to see kush in F1ā¤ been a fan of since last year and I can't wait to see him winning more podiumsāØ
happy to see khush maini ā¤
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humble guy
Performance tip: Use Castrol š
Much awaited interview!
Please, PLEASE get a more knowledgeable host. No offence, but this host was a bumbling idiot. I'm guessing the questions were only semi-decent because of the motorsport enthusiast producer.
Hope he gets a seat in F1 next year. Alpine is already the new RB where they just throw there drivers whenever they want, hope he gets a shot at Cadillac or some other team.
To be honest can't wait for kush to enter into F1,it would be a big thing in Formula 1 to have an Indian driver and a big thing to achieve.
what languages kush maini speaks?
does kush maini speak kannada?
OH MAN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS EPISODE!!
"Awesome insights, Kush š„ ! A great tip for getting peak performance from your car is to take care of the engineā As it's the heart of the machine. High-quality engine oil, like Castrol, can do wonders by reducing friction, protecting engine components, and ensuring smooth power delivery. Beyond that, keeping tire pressures at optimal levels, regularly checking the brakes, and ensuring clean air filters can make a huge difference. And of course, donāt forget to understand your carās behaviorāevery little sound or change tells a story. Performance isnāt just about speed; itās about how everything works togetherš!!
For everybody who thinks Kush will make it in F1: I have to burst your bubble right now. He is simply not strong enough. YET. If you do an F1 test and you think the car is perfect, then you're not strong enough yet to be an F1 driver.
WITH ALL THAT SAID: FUCK RACISM.
as a huge f1 fan, this is amazing!!
āDudeā hate this word