Kush Maini won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix to become the first Indian to achieve the feat at the hallowed track here on Saturday.

Maini claimed his first F2 victory of the season and his first podium with Dams Lucas Oil, making him the first Indian to win at one of the most prestigious tracks in the world.

Having started from pole, the BWT Alpine F1 team reserve driver showed control and precision throughout the race, capitalising on a strong start.

Maini qualified P10 for the feature race on Sunday, which made him the pole sitter for Saturday’s Sprint Race with the reverse grid system. Having had a solid start at lights out, the Dams driver enjoyed all 30 laps of the race as the race leader.