Ecclestone wanted Chandhok in F1

Unhappy with the choice of Vijay Mallya to replace Giancarlo Fisichella, Bernie Ecclestone stepped up to proclaim his point of view. “ I was hoping Vijay [Mallya] would give Karun a chance [Chandok]. I'm a little disappointed that he chose an Italian? I don't know if he had to do it out of contractual obligation, but I would have liked to see Karun in a car for the rest of the season » he told the Hindustan Times daily.

Instead of the Indian driver, it is ultimately Vitantonio Liuzzi who will take his place in the seat of the VJM02 left vacant by the departure of Giancarlo Fisichella at Ferrari. However, Ecclestone thinks that the arrival of Chandhok in F1 could be a plus with a view to a GP in India in 2011. the driver is currently 18th in the GP2 Series championship with a podium to his credit this season in Great Britain. “ We need Karun in Formula 1 quickly “, he said. " He has the talent and the ability so someone just needs to start him now. We haven't seen it in a Formula 1 car but there is no reason why it shouldn't perform well. »