Every driver has dreamed of reaching Formula 1 since his karting days. However, when they reach the F1 field it is not quite what they expected and they will fall in love with the sport. This is the case with former Indian racing driver Karun Chandhok.
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The now 37-year-old is a Sky Sports reporter, but had two seasons in Formula 1 behind the wheel. He competed between 2010 and 2011 but the results were not overwhelming and Chandhok soon resigned himself to the world of racing.
Karun Chandhok looks back on a disappointing time in Formula 1
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However, the Indian drivers HRT and Lotus could not get the results. Chandhok’s best results in his two seasons in Formula 1 were 14th place, which he equalized twice, earning zero points during a brief stint in the sport. He stated that he fell out with Formula 1 and regrets ever participating in it.
Speaking to James Elson of Motorsport Magazine, Karun said, “It was very frustrating, very strange, I should never have done it. I fell in love with F1. I was just so confused. I was in an environment where I didn’t feel wanted: ‘Forget the politics of Formula 1, I’m done with it.’ It was a very unfortunate time.
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Chandhok is still in F1
The 37-year-old is not behind the wheel this time, but is now a Sky Sports reporter reporting on the sport he used to play in. In addition to some comments on the race weekend, Chandhok also gives valuable insights into the race and how it turned out.
He will be accompanied on his Sky Sports journey by a talented team consisting of Natalie Pinkham, David Croft, Anthony Davidson, Martin Brundle and, at times, 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill and 2016 World Champion, Nico Rosberg.
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The former Indian driver needs to relax as he can compete longer in the sport and enjoy the ongoing title fight between Mercedes Lewis Hamilton and Red Bulls Max Verstappen for the 2021 championship.
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