New Delhi, March 6 -- At the opening race weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Melbourne, Alpine Academy driver and Formula 1 Reserve Driver Kush Maini was seen in the paddock wearing the Rotoris Astonia Sports Chronograph in Phantom Black. This is the first time an Indian watch brand has been seen on the Formula 1 grid.

The race took place at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit, where Maini was photographed wearing the watch during the F1 weekend.

Rotoris launched globally earlier this year. As per the press release, its watches draw inspiration from motorsport timing and precision engineering, ideas that influenced the design of the Astonia chronograph.

The appearance also comes at a time when Formula 1 is growing rapidly in India. In...