By Neha Yadav
Published May 15, 2023

Hindustan Times
Sports

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Top 3 Indian Formula 1 Racers In World Motorsport

Here are the top 3 Indian Formula 1 racers who have achieved milestones in the global motorsport and left millions inspired

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Narain Karthikeyan

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Narain Karthikeyan is from Tamil Nadu and is the first Indian to take part in Formula 1 racing. He began his professional career in 1992 and participated in several international races

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In 2005, Karthikeyan signed a preliminary deal with the Jordan Formula One team and in 2010 he won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver Award

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Karun Chandhok

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Karun Chandhok is also from Tamil Nadu. He is among the world's best F1 racers. He became the youngest Asian Formula Champion in 2001 for Team India Racing

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Chandhok participated in various world-class events and raced for Hispania Racing F1 Team and Team Lotus. He also worked as an F1 analyst and co-commentator at the UK's F1 broadcasting channel

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Jehan Daruvala

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Jehan Daruvala is a 24-year-old racer from Mumbai. He became the first Indian driver to win the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. He is currently driving in Formula 2 and is yet to compete in the F1 race

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Daruvala became eligible for a Super License by clearing the Formula 1 test with McLaren. He won Formula 2 races thrice and will be the third Indian racer to compete at the Formula 1 level 

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