The two Indian racers are frustrated but can't do much as drivers from small teams require massive financial backing, which neither Chandhok nor Karthikeyan enjoy.
The situation was expected to change a bit after the success of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix but both the racers are expected to spend the 2012 season on the sidelines.
Chandhok was with Lotus, to be known as Caterham from 2012, and Karthikeyan with Hispania in the 2011 season.
While Chandhok could race just once - German Grand Prix - Karthikeyan was replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in the second half of the season with the exception of Indian GP.
The picture is not rosy for this season, beginning at Melbourne from March 16, as Chandhok admitted that he will have to continue as a Test and reserve driver with one of the teams.
Karthikeyan, who had a one-year contract with Hispania, is not yet certain whether he will get to race in 2012.
He is still negotiating with Hispania but nothing concrete has come up as yet. 'Things have been a little slow to be honest, with the Christmas and New Year's break. But with the holiday season now behind us we should be able to go ahead with our discussions as nothing has been finalised yet,' Karthikeyan said.
