On 6 January 2011, Karthikeyan announced that he would drive for the Hispania team in the 2011 season, following five years away from active involvement in the championship.
O 6 de xaneiro de 2011, Karthikeyan anunciou que ía pilotar para o equipo Hispania na tempada 2011, despoís de cinco anos sen participación activa no campionato.