F1 nation profile · since 1950

Indian F1 Drivers & Statistics Overview

2 drivers

3030th of 39 F1 nations by number of drivers2Drivers
0Drivers’ titles
2929th of 39 F1 nations by race victories0Victories
0Podiums
0Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0Fastest laps
57Race starts46 · Narain Karthikeyan
5Points5 · Narain Karthikeyan

Since 2005, 2 Indian drivers have started 57 Grands Prix. The nation’s most successful driver so far is Narain Karthikeyan.

Key Nation Landmarks

Race2005 Australian F1 GP 1 driver on the grid2012 Brazilian F1 GP 1 driver on the grid

All 2 Indian F1 drivers

Ranked by career points

Indian F1 drivers ranked by career points; the column headers sort the table.
POSDriverYearsGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleFLDTPoints
1NarainKarthikeyan2005–2012460000005
2KarunChandhok2010–2011110000000

Position and driver stay in place when you scroll the table sideways. Click a column header to sort.

Indian F1 drivers · Frequently Asked Questions

How many Indian drivers have raced in Formula 1?

2 Indian drivers have entered a Formula 1 World Championship round. Together they made 57 Grand Prix starts.

Has a Indian driver ever won the F1 World Championship?

Not yet. The most successful Indian driver so far is Narain Karthikeyan.

Are there any Indian drivers in Formula 1 today?

Not at the moment. The most recent Indian driver on the grid was Narain Karthikeyan, in 2012.