Karun Chandhok is a former Indian Formula One racing driver and here is more about his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Karun Chandhok is an established name in the world of Formula One and he is presently working as an expert analyst for Sky Sports. Let’s know everything about Chandhok’s life, career, net worth, salary, and more. Also, you can checkout on the Top 50 Richest F1 Drivers Of All Time.
Karun Chandhok Career
Karun Chandhok is an Indian racing driver and television presenter who last competed in Formula E for Mahindra Racing. Previously, Chandhok has competed for Hispania Racing in Formula One in 2010. Before this, he drove in the GP2 Series for three years, winning two races. In 2013, Chandhok competed in the FIA GT Series for Seyffarth Motorsport.
Chandhok’s first taste of Formula One came at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix, driving for Hispania Racing. However, he crashed out of the race after just one lap. In that very season, Chandhok recorded the team’s first classified finish when he ended up fourteenth in Australia. Chandhok last raced in F1 for Team Lotus in 2011 at the German Grand Prix.
After taking retirement from professional racing in 2015, Chandhok moved to a career in media. Chandhok has worked for a variety of British broadcasters as part of their coverage of Formula One including the BBC and Channel 4. As of 202#, he works for Sky Sports as an analyst and occasional co-commentator and pit-lane reporter. He also appeared on the Channel 5 programme Fifth Gear as a presenter and reporter.
Karun Chandhok Net Worth and Salary
Karun Chandhok has an estimated net worth of US$13 million. As a former Formula 1, GP 2 and Formula E racer, Chandhok has accumulated quite a lot of wealth from his professional career. After his retirement, Chandhok continues to be associated with F1 as an expert analyst for a well-reputed network like Sky Sports. His annual salary from his media career is estimated to be US$ 4,00,000 as of 2024.
Karun Chandhok Personal Life
Karun Chandhok was born in Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu and is the son of Vicky Chandhok, multiple Indian rallying champion and president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India since 2003. His younger brother Suhail Chandhok is a commentator for Star Sports India. Karun Chandhok is married to Akshara Kothari.
Karun Chandhok Endorsements
Karun Chandhok’s current list of sponsors are not known in the public domain. However, it is understood that a former F1 racer like Chandhok must have several lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals in his pocket. He was also the brand ambassador for the JK Tyre & Industries limited.
Karun Chandhok after Retirement
Karun Chandhok ventured into business, and he is the proprietor of the real estate firm, Wallace Real Estate Ltd, which is located in the UK. He is the columnist for the Motorsport Magazine. Karun Chandhok was also an F1 sports analyst for the Sky Sports network.
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