Slideshow: The day Narain Karthikeyan made his F1 debut

On this day 20 years ago, history was made when Narain became the first Indian ever to take part in a Formula 1 Grand Prix. We were the fly on the Jordan pit wall bringing exclusive pictures to record the historic moment.

Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:24:00 PM

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08:20 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

08:30 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

08:35 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

08:50 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

09:00 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

09:35 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

10:03 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

10:14 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

10:16 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

10:32 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

11:45 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

14:00 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

14:36 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

15:58 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

16:20 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

16:50 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

17:05 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

17:25 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

17:27 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

18:00 hrs

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Slideshow: The day Narain Karthikeyan made his F1 debut

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

Stepping out to a whole new world of F1. Narain leaves his room at the Langham Hotel. He's been up since 4.00am but had a 'solid' six hours’ sleep and is feeling fresh and charged up.

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