145;I146;m not bad, I think146;

Karthikeyan has been a test driver for Minardi, Jordan and Jaguar, but his competitive racing has so far been in the Formula Ford, F3 and the Nissan World Series. The Indian conceded he had been mildly annoyed by speculation that he got his spot with Jordan because of the endorsements, sponsorship and exposure he brings to the team. He said he deserves his place on merit.

8216;8216;People have said I8217;m here because of commercial reasons. What I8217;d like to say is that in British F3, I was a race winner, also in the world series. Speed-wise, I8217;m not bad I think. It8217;s going to be quite good.8217;8217;

PEER PRAISE

Obviously he would like to have more running. I saw him test in barcelona, he did a good job there. I think he8217;s capable. The race and test situations are different but I think he8217;s doing a good job
8211; Michael Schumacher

Narain has done a lot of junior categories, and many years in Europe, so that8217;s healthy. He8217;s got limited running in a Formula 1 car, but I think he8217;s sensible about how he goes about his business. He8217;ll do his best with what he has.
8211; Mark Webber