Says Narain Karthikeyan
Narain Karthikeyan admits that his fourth driver role at Williams is a F1 career `lifeline`.

The Indian driver nearly swung out of the sport`s revolving doors at the end of 2005, after falling out with his debut employer, Jordan.

However, even if the more coveted `Friday` seat went to someone else, Karthikeyan - whose personal sponsor Tata takes up residence on the FW28 race car - reckons testing for the famous Williams team will at least keep his name swirling in F1 circles.

“`If you drop out of Formula One,” he said, “you can find it very difficult to go back in.”

The 29-year-old hinted that being in a top team, even if only visible at deserted test circuits, is better than plugging away at Grands Prix with a lowly F1 straggler.

“It is better to be able to show your talent, like I did (in team testing) in December,” Karthikeyan insisted.

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