Narain 16th

Smiles returned on Narain Karthikeyan as he mastered a technically demanding circuit at the German Grand Prix.

Karthikeyan finished 16th ahead of his teammate Tiago Montiero of Portugal.

Bringing up the car to the finish line itself was an achievement for Narain whose debut season has been plagued by electrical and mechanical failures.

8220;I had an eventful Grand Prix race with five pitstops but thought I would not make it to the end with my tires,8221; he said after the race.