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Chandhok's home race dreams lost
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October 26, 2011, Wednesday
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KARUN Chandhok's dreams of racing in his country's maiden Formula One Grand Prix did not materialize as Team Lotus yesterday decided to go with its regular drivers for this weekend's Indian Grand Prix.
Team reserve Chandhok competed in Germany this year to kindle hopes of racing in his home grand prix as well but owner Tony Fernandes said Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli would be on Sunday duty to ensure the team consolidated its 10th position in the points table.
"...while I am sure there will be fans in India who want to see Karun race for us on Sunday we had to make the best decision for the future of the team," Fernandes said.
"While all the emotional reasons for him driving were right we were conscious that the limited running he has had in the car this season ... has not given him the best preparation for this race, so we have taken the very difficult decision not to run him in the race this weekend.
"It is absolutely vital that we secure tenth place in 2011 to give us the platform to keep growing.
"For that reason we had to take the pragmatic decision to put our faith in the experience and pace we have in Jarno and Heikki," he added.
Team reserve Chandhok competed in Germany this year to kindle hopes of racing in his home grand prix as well but owner Tony Fernandes said Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli would be on Sunday duty to ensure the team consolidated its 10th position in the points table.
"...while I am sure there will be fans in India who want to see Karun race for us on Sunday we had to make the best decision for the future of the team," Fernandes said.
"While all the emotional reasons for him driving were right we were conscious that the limited running he has had in the car this season ... has not given him the best preparation for this race, so we have taken the very difficult decision not to run him in the race this weekend.
"It is absolutely vital that we secure tenth place in 2011 to give us the platform to keep growing.
"For that reason we had to take the pragmatic decision to put our faith in the experience and pace we have in Jarno and Heikki," he added.
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