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Chandhok eyes F1 for 2009

GP2 driver Karun Chandhok is hoping to get signed by either Force India or Scuderia Toro Rosso for next season. The 24-year-old from India is currently seventh in the GP2 championship and enjoyed his Formula 1 debut in a test session at Barcelona with Red Bull Racing.

Chandhok is currently support by Red Bull and revealed he has been in touch with Red Bull Racing to become the team's test driver in 2009. "Red Bull Racing has already confirmed their 2009 line-up with Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, while both the seats in their sister team, Torro Rosso, are up for grabs. Apart from Red Bull I have been in touch with one of the front-running teams for testing," Chandhok revealed.

But a seat at Force India could also be an option but not a must according to Chandhok. "It would be ideal to have an Indian team with a local driver to kindle the patriotism of fans, but I would like to have the seat for my quality, not just because of my nationality. Therefore I am also keeping my options open," Chandhok said.

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