Personal Agenda with Narain Karthikeyan: “The impossible is only something you haven’t yet achieved”

India’s first Formula One driver talks success, inspirations, and reveals that one thing he can’r resist

If not a racer, what would you have been?

A fighter pilot, may be...

Who has been your biggest inspiration?

Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time.

What’s your fitness secret?

I train for a couple of hours a day, six days a week, and am very particular about my diet: home-cooked food only!

The theme song of your life is…?

Rock you like a Hurricane, by The Scorpions

Name a Bollywood celebrity you like.

Probably John Abraham, as he’s also a bit of a speed junkie.

What is that one thing you can’t resist?

Spicy food is my weakness.

Name three gadgets that ensure your fitness.

My titanium necklace that ensures better blood flow, my Polar fitness monitor watch and my Usha cold-pressed juicer.

What’s the best way to handle trolls?

Just ignore them!

When you are not on the racing track, where would we find you?

Travelling all over the country. Catching me isn’t that easy!

Tell us a piece of advice you want to give youngsters.

The desire to succeed has to come from within. It’ll empower you to always achieve your goals. The impossible is only something you haven’t yet achieved.

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