Driving for Force India would be huge stepping stone for Narain: Hamilton

New Delhi: Former World Champion Lewis Hamilton yesterday said if Indian F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan could race for Sahara Force India it would be a huge “stepping stone” for him.

Karthikeyan drives for Spanish outfit Hispania Racing Team and Hamilton said a driver can not do much in a slow car.

“It is unfortunate that Narain is driving a slow car. Other drivers would also struggle in slow car and it does not mean you are a bad driver. It would be wonderful if he were in Force India which is a pretty good team. It would be a huge stepping stone for him,” Hamilton said here.

“It is unfortunate that Narain is driving a slow car. Other drivers would also struggle in slow car and it does not mean you are a bad driver. It would be wonderful if he were in Force India which is a pretty good team,” said Hamilton. Reuters

Hamilton said it helps when one drives for a country’s team. “I am a Brit, driving for a British team in a British car. To me it’s very positive and it has done wonders for us so I hope it would be the same for him and India,” he said.

A 15th place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix is Karthikeyan’s best result this season.

One seat will be left in Force India for the 2013 season as Nico Hulkenberg is expected to leave the side for Sauber.

However, Karthikeyan has indicated that he would stay at the HRT for the next season.