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Karun Chandhok is one of only two Indian drivers to compete in Formula 1 and one of the most respected broadcasters in the sport today. Born into a family which was steeped in motor sport history, Karun rose through the ranks of junior formulae racing to become test driver for the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team in 2007/8. He competed in the Formula 1 World Championship for Hispania Racing Team and Team Lotus in 2010 and 2011.
Today he is an expert analyst for Sky Sports F1, broadcasting to 62 countries. He previously broadcast for Star Sports in Asia, BeIN Sports in Qatar, BBC 5 Live Radio and Channel 4 TV in the UK. His deep insights and superb delivery make him one of the most popular presenters in Formula 1. As a result, he can speak about any aspect of this demanding sport, particularly given his wide range of experience from across the industry.
Karun sits on the Board of Motorsport UK, the national governing body of motorsport and one of the key members of the world’s governing body, the FIA. He is a member of Motorsport UK’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and also devotes time to working on the development of junior single seater formulae.
In 2013 he became a member of the first ever FIA Driver’s Commission and continues to represent the rights and views of drivers from across the world. His work with the FIA includes being a member of the Single Seater Commission and Driver Grading Committee.
During his career Karun has worked closely with Formula 1 and its then-CEO Bernie Ecclestone to deliver the Indian Grand Prix. He also consulted for Nissan, managing the Indian cohort of its famed GT Academy programme. He also worked closely with Indian manufacturers Tata and Mahindra.
Born in Chennai, Karun first came to prominence in motor racing when he won the 2000 Indian National Championship in his debut season. The following year he won the Formula Asia Championship before moving into Formula 3, the Asian Renault V6 series and finally GP2 – the final step before Formula 1.
His two year experience of competing in Formula 1 with HRT and Team Lotus was followed by six years in sports car racing, including racing in the world famous Le Mans 24 Hours event. He also competed in Formula E with Mahindra, giving him a valuable insight into the fast-developing electric series.
Since 2016 Karun has worked closely with the Williams F1 Team’s Heritage division, testing and show-casing some of the team’s most famous World Championship-winning cars. He continues to compete in historic racing, notably at Goodwood, and his annual ‘Karun’s Karting Carnival’ event in the UK raises funds for underprivileged children in India.
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Karun Chandhok speaks on Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Karun to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Karun Chandhok for events worldwide, subject to Karun's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Karun Chandhok is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Karun can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Karun Chandhok on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Karun can offer.
Karun Chandhok delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Karun Chandhok's areas of expertise include Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Karun's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Karun Chandhok can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Karun's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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