Indian motor sports Formula 1 star Narain Karthikeyan bagged sponsorship from Indian textile major Raymond Limited, said a company release.
Narain will be supported by Raymonds for the rest of the season in his bid for achieving glory at Brazilian, Japanese and Chinese Grand Prix events.
Currently, Narain is driver for Jordan Grand Prix team.
Said Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Ltd., “We are extremely proud of Narian's achievements. Thanks to his aspirations, India has been placed on the world's F1 map. It is a matter of national pride to lend a helping hand to a fellow Indian. In order to fuel the awareness of this sport, we are pleased to extend our support and encouragement in making his F1 dreams come true. Formula 1 racing is now a rage in India and it is a proud moment for all of us to see an Indian make his mark. We wish him every success and pledge our support in realizing his dreams.”
Thanking Raymonds for their support, Karthikeyan said, “I am honoured to have the support of Raymond Ltd. My relationship with Gautam goes back many years. As a fellow motor sport enthusiast and challenger, I believe they truly understand the essence of the sport. Gautam has not only driven some of the world's fastest road cars but has also experienced the ultimate in racing by driving the Formula One car. We both have a lot of things in common, like our love for speed and racing. I am indebted to Gautam and the Raymond Group for extending their support as I complete my maiden F1 season.”
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