Maini was in news earlier this week after he signed on with Haas F1 team as a development driver
This GP3 triumph is further proof of his rapid rise in the world of motorsport
Maini scored his first win in two years
Finishing six seconds ahead of Frenchman Dorian Boccolacci and teammate Alessio Lorandi of Italy.
The win in the sprint race of the series opener fetched Maini 15 points
His tally 21 to be third in the drivers standings behind Lorandi and Nirei Fukuzumi
Maini had tears in his eyes hearing the Indian national anthem on the podium
This victory has moved Arjun Maini into third place in the driver՚s championship standings after completion of the first round of the eight-round GP3 series.
This is also the third time that the Indian National Anthem has been played during an F1 weekend.
About GP3 Series
The GP3 Series, or GP3 for short, is a single seater motor racing series launched in 2010 as a feeder series for the GP2 Series.
GP3 rounds are held as support events during F1 Grand Prixs
GP3 follows the entire European leg of the Formula One series and the GP2 series as a support race for the two
The Series has been designed to make it the perfect driver training ground for GP2 and Formula One