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Karun Chandhok: dreams, deals + defying the odds

Karun Chandhok: dreams, deals + defying the odds

F1 Beyond The Grid vor 4 Jahren

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Whether he’s behind the wheel of an F1 car or analysing the
action for millions on TV, Karun Chandhok is driven by his
passion for racing. His love for the sport grew during his
childhood in India, and it remains strong despite his frustrating
time in F1, where he repeatedly defied the odds. With little
money to rely on and few racing opportunities at home, Karun set
out on a path which took him to Europe. GP2 wins led to a Red
Bull test and a spot on the F1 grid with a brand new team in
2010. Karun tells Tom Clarkson the astonishing story of his
Grand Prix debut and the struggle to even start his first race.
He reflects on the deals and behind-the-scenes events at Hispania
and Lotus which changed the course of his career. He sums up the
experience of driving some of F1’s most legendary cars, including
the ‘scary’ one, and the one that he feels is ‘a bit too
perfect’. Plus, Karun explains how his love for F1 is fuelling
his current work as a broadcaster, racetrack design consultant
and grassroots motorsport advocate.

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