I have the speed to deserve a better place: Karthikeyan
20 Oct 2012 7:51 AM IST
He has faced consistent mechanical issues in his HRT car but Narain Karthikeyan, the only Indian racing in Formula One, says despite problems he has proved that he has the speed to deserve a better team and a better place on the grid.
Karthikeyan endured six retirements due to mechanical problems and other issues but he also has a season-best 15th place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix in the 2012 calendar so far. He has also competed well with his Hispania teammate Pedro de la Rosa and beaten him in qualifying in some races.
Now that top places have been filled for the next season, and with just one or two places remaining to be grabbed, Karthikeyan feels he has done enough on the speed front to deserve better seat.
Asked if there is any possibility of him joining the Indian team, Karthikeyan said although he is good enough for Force India, as of now he wants to do well for his team in the remaining four races.
‘I would definitely like the possibility since I have clearly proved that I have the speed to deserve a shot higher up the grid.
But having said that, I think they have their own plans as always so for now I am concentrating on finishing this season on a strong note,’ said Narain.
Karthikeyan endured six retirements due to mechanical problems and other issues but he also has a season-best 15th place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix in the 2012 calendar so far. He has also competed well with his Hispania teammate Pedro de la Rosa and beaten him in qualifying in some races.
Now that top places have been filled for the next season, and with just one or two places remaining to be grabbed, Karthikeyan feels he has done enough on the speed front to deserve better seat.
Asked if there is any possibility of him joining the Indian team, Karthikeyan said although he is good enough for Force India, as of now he wants to do well for his team in the remaining four races.
‘I would definitely like the possibility since I have clearly proved that I have the speed to deserve a shot higher up the grid.
But having said that, I think they have their own plans as always so for now I am concentrating on finishing this season on a strong note,’ said Narain.
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