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Home / Sports / Other Sports / Photos / PHOTOS: Remember Indian ex-F1 driver Karun Chandhok? Here`s what he`s upto now

PHOTOS: Remember Indian ex-F1 driver Karun Chandhok? Here`s what he`s upto now

Updated On: 19 January, 2022 10:28 AM IST |

Karun Chandhok, an Indian racer who is an ex-Formula 1 and Formula E driver, celebrates his birthday today. Chandhok has come a long way in his racing career and when he`s not on the circuit, he spends most of his valuable time with his wife Akshara and their kid. Here`s a look at his journey on and off the race track.

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Karun Chandhok, an Indian racer who is an ex-Formula 1 and Formula E driver, celebrates his birthday today. Chandhok has come a long way in his racing career and when he`s not on the circuit, he spends most of his valuable time with his wife Akshara and their kid. Here`s a look at his journey on and off the race track.

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Karun Chandhok, an Indian racer who is an ex-Formula 1 and Formula E driver, celebrates his birthday today. Chandhok has come a long way in his racing career and when he`s not on the circuit, he spends most of his valuable time with his wife Akshara and their kid. Here`s a look at his journey on and off the race track.
<p>Karun Chandhok, born January 19, 1984, in Chennai, is a racer who drove for Formula 1 and Formula E in the past.</p>

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Karun Chandhok, born January 19, 1984, in Chennai, is a racer who drove for Formula 1 and Formula E in the past.

<p>Karun Chandok`s father Vicky Chandhok is an Indian rallying champion.</p>

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Karun Chandok`s father Vicky Chandhok is an Indian rallying champion.

<p>In 2000,&nbsp;Karun Chandhok won seven of the ten races in the Formula Maruti series and was Indian National Racing Champion. He had the fastest lap in all races.</p>

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In 2000, Karun Chandhok won seven of the ten races in the Formula Maruti series and was Indian National Racing Champion. He had the fastest lap in all races.

<p>In 2001, Karun Chandhok became the youngest Asia Formula Champion. He was a driver for Team India Racing.</p>

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In 2001, Karun Chandhok became the youngest Asia Formula Champion. He was a driver for Team India Racing.

<p>In 2004, Chandhok raced at British Formula 3 and finished 14th in the drivers standings.</p>

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In 2004, Chandhok raced at British Formula 3 and finished 14th in the drivers standings.

<p>Karun Chandhok raced along with Narain Karthikeyan in the World Series by Nissan.</p>

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Karun Chandhok raced along with Narain Karthikeyan in the World Series by Nissan.

<p>In 2006, Karun Chandhok won the first-ever Formula Asia V6 by Renault Championship and won 7 of the 12 races.</p>

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In 2006, Karun Chandhok won the first-ever Formula Asia V6 by Renault Championship and won 7 of the 12 races.

<p>In 2007, Karun Chandhok entered the GP2 Series. In 2008, he finished 10th in the driver`s points.</p>

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In 2007, Karun Chandhok entered the GP2 Series. In 2008, he finished 10th in the driver`s points.

<p>In 2008, Karun Chandhok was linked to joining the Formula 1 team Force India but nothing ever came to fruition.</p>

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In 2008, Karun Chandhok was linked to joining the Formula 1 team Force India but nothing ever came to fruition.

<p>However, it was in 2010 that Karun Chandhok made his entry into Formula 1. Chandok drove for Hispania Racing alongside Bruno Senna.</p>

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However, it was in 2010 that Karun Chandhok made his entry into Formula 1. Chandok drove for Hispania Racing alongside Bruno Senna.

<p>Karun Chandhok was the second Indian to drive in Formula One after Narain Karthikeyan.</p>

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Karun Chandhok was the second Indian to drive in Formula One after Narain Karthikeyan.

<p>Karun Chandhok finished 22nd in the 2010 F1 drivers standings with zero points.</p>

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Karun Chandhok finished 22nd in the 2010 F1 drivers standings with zero points.

<p>In 2011, Karun Chandhok was signed on to Lotus F1 and drove in one race at the German Grand Prix.</p>

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In 2011, Karun Chandhok was signed on to Lotus F1 and drove in one race at the German Grand Prix.

<p>In 2012, Karun Chandhok drover for JRM racing at Endurance Racing. He finished 6th at 24 Le Mans.</p>

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In 2012, Karun Chandhok drover for JRM racing at Endurance Racing. He finished 6th at 24 Le Mans.

<p>In 2013, Karun Chandhok moved on to FIA GT Series.</p>

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In 2013, Karun Chandhok moved on to FIA GT Series.

<p>In 2014-15 Karun Chandhok entered Formula E and was part of the inaugural season and finished 17th in the standings with 18 points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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In 2014-15 Karun Chandhok entered Formula E and was part of the inaugural season and finished 17th in the standings with 18 points.

 

<p>In 2014, Karun Chandhok got married to his longtime partner Akshara Kothari</p>

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In 2014, Karun Chandhok got married to his longtime partner Akshara Kothari

<p>Following racing, Karun Chandok began a career as a commentator for BBC and Channel Four. As of 2021, Chandok is part of Sky Sports as an analyst, commentator and pit-lane reporter.</p>

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Following racing, Karun Chandok began a career as a commentator for BBC and Channel Four. As of 2021, Chandok is part of Sky Sports as an analyst, commentator and pit-lane reporter.

<p>Karun Chandhok with his real-life wife Akshara and 'television wife' and journalist&nbsp;Lee McKenzie</p>

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Karun Chandhok with his real-life wife Akshara and 'television wife' and journalist Lee McKenzie

<p>Karun Chandhok shared this picture with his family as they enjoy a home-cooked meal</p>

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Karun Chandhok shared this picture with his family as they enjoy a home-cooked meal

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