Narain Karthikeyan F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Narain Karthikeyan
F1 career: 2005 - 2012
Driver Profile
| Country |  India |
| Height | 1.68 meter / 5 feet 6 inch1.68 m / 5'6" |
| Place of Birth | Madras |
| Date of Birth | Jan 14th 1977: 49 years old |
| Season Entries | 3 (2005, 2011–2012) |
| Car Number | 23 |
| Best Qualifying | 11th - 2005 Japanese F1 GP |
| Best Result | 4th - 2005 USA F1 GP |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 48 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 46 |
| Total Points | 5.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.10 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 20.1 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 1 (2,1%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 17.3 |
| GP DNFs | 13 (27,1%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.245 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
2005 Australian F1 Grand Prix2005 AUS F1 GP 28 years, 51 days28y, 51d
2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP 35 years, 316 days35y, 316d
2005 Australian F1 Grand Prix2005 AUS F1 GP 28 years, 51 days28y, 51d2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP 35 years, 316 days35y, 316d
F1 Career Finishing Positions
4th
1
11th
2
12th
2
13th
1
14th
1
15th
5
16th
2
17th
3
18th
2
19th
1
20th
2
21st
5
22nd
3
23rd
2
24th
1
DNF
13
DNQ
2
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Narain Karthikeyan Championship Results
Narain Karthikeyan F1 Seasons Summary
Races
Teammates
Narain Karthikeyan — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Narain Karthikeyan start racing in Formula 1?
Narain Karthikeyan started racing in Formula 1 in 2005.
Is Narain Karthikeyan still racing in Formula 1?
No, Narain Karthikeyan last competed in Formula 1 in 2012.
What nationality is Narain Karthikeyan?
Narain Karthikeyan is Indian.
Which teams has Narain Karthikeyan driven for in Formula 1?
Narain Karthikeyan has driven for Jordan and HRT in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Narain Karthikeyan entered?
Narain Karthikeyan has competed in 48 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
