Alpine academy driver Kush Maini has now said that the legendary Mika Hakkinen believes he belongs in Formula 1. Reaching F1 is an incredibly difficult task for any driver but 2024 could be the right time to pique the interest of teams like Alpine. Speaking to The Bridge, Maini was talking about his Finnish mentor and how he’s preparing for the upcoming season. The lack of driver movement in Formula 1 this winter means the grid is suddenly in a precarious place. Three-quarters of the drivers in F1 have now entered the final years of their deals and will be on the lookout for their next opportu…