HRT announced on Saturday morning that Narain Karthikeyan will be returning to a Formula 1 cockpit as he features in Singapore’s first free practice session next Friday. Having been replaced by Daniel Ricciardo, the outing will mark the Indian’s first since practice for the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
The Marina Bay session will serve as a warm-up for Karthikeyan, who will briefly race again for the Murcia-based team at his inaugural home Grand Prix next month.
“Of course it's a great feeling to be driving on a Grand Prix weekend again and, on the subject of my home Grand Prix of India, the team had assured me that I'd be driving when I stepped out of my seat after the European Grand Prix (in Valencia)," says Karthikeyan.
“The Singapore circuit will definitely be a challenge as it is new to me, so I'll have to get to grips with it fairly quickly. Overall, it’s a great place to return to race proceedings and will go a long way to get me back in the rhythm for the Indian Grand Prix.”
“It is great to have Narain back in the car, as it will give him critical seat time before he drives at the Indian Grand Prix,” adds Team Principal Colin Kolles. “He is the best driver to come out of the region and is undoubtedly extremely talented, as he has proved through his progress this season.”
HRT is yet to confirm which driver will stand aside for Karthikeyan’s Singapore showing, although it is expected to be Australian Ricciardo as opposed to more experienced team-mate Vitantonio Liuzzi.
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