Ex-Formula One driver Karun Chandhok points out racism incident, bats for diversity in sport

Karun Chandhok competed in Formula 1 between 2009-2010. He is now a well-respected commentator and alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, one of the few non-white faces seen in the paddock.

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken “impressive” steps to address the issue. Chandhok competed in Formula 1 between 2009-2010. He is now a well-respected commentator and alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, one of the few non-white faces seen in the paddock. Speaking to PTI from the UK after posting about his recent experience at a restaurant on social media, Chandhok said he would not dwell on the past but focus on contributing to make the sport more diverse including having more Indians on board.