Tag Archive: DAVID COULTHARD

May 06

Mercedes ‘trying to get Vettel’ – Marko

“Niki should absolutely be trying to get Vettel”

2013-04-20 - Red Bull Racing - Bahrain - Sebastian Vettel (14)Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he can understand Mercedes’ efforts to woo triple world champion Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull. Read the rest of this entry »

May 06

2013 title ‘difficult’ for McLaren now – Coulthard

“I think it might be difficult for them (McLaren)”

2012-06-09_0007The 2013 title is slipping away from McLaren, according to the British team’s former long-time driver David Coulthard. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 26

Webber will race in China – father

“I think it will take a while (for Vettel) to earn the respect and trust again”

Webber-Vettel-podium MalaisieMark Webber’s father insists the 36-year-old Australian driver is not quitting Red Bull or formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 21

Villeneuve, Coulthard, say Vettel not great

“Super fast but makes mistakes under pressure.”

2013-03-03 - Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - Sebastian Vettel (1)Two former drivers have questioned whether reigning triple world champion Sebastian Vettel weighs up against his highly rated rivals. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 20

Pressure on McLaren ‘captain’ Whitmarsh – Coulthard

“Failure is not an option” – Coulthard

2012-06-09_0077The buck will stop at Martin Whitmarsh if McLaren cannot quickly emerge from its early 2013 slump, according to former team driver David Coulthard. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 20

Quitting DTM right decision for Ralf – Coulthard

“I was surprised” – Coulthard

DTM - Ralf SchumacherRetirement is the right option for Ralf Schumacher, according to former F1 rival David Coulthard. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 17

Raikkonen is first 2013 title leader

“I wonder if anybody out there had money on a Lotus winning” - David Coulthard

2013-03-07 - Lotus F1 Team - Kimi Raikkonen - CNBC2012-06-09_0007Kimi Raikkonen is the surprise world championship leader, after winning the season-opening Australian grand prix at the wheel of the fast and tyre-friendly Lotus. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 11

Coulthard’s sister dies

David Coulthard’s younger sister Lynsay (35) has died, British media report.

2012-06-09_00072011-06-10_1240The former McLaren and Red Bull driver was reportedly told the bad news just before appearing live for an interview on a TV cooking show. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 12

Brundle tips Hamilton to win race in 2013

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle expects Lewis Hamilton to win a race for Mercedes this year.

Martin Brundle - Lewis Hamilton photo © ERIC VARGIOLU - DPPI2012-11-03 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Abu Dhabi - Lewis Hamilton 19But the 53-year-old, who like Hamilton is a former McLaren driver, admitted he would have advised the 2008 world champion to make a different decision as he picked a team for 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 16

Grosjean crowned 2012 Champion of Champions

“That’s what I’d call a crazy day” – Gropsjean

Grosjean crowned 2012 Champion of ChampionsRace Of Champions logoFrench Formula 1 star Romain Grosjean put in a stunning performance to eclipse 15 fellow superstars of motorsport and win the Race Of Champions on an evening of thrills at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium.

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Dec 15

Team Germany win sixth ROC Nations Cup

“This is a historic day” – Schumacher

Race Of Champions logoTeam Germany win sixth ROC Nations CupTeam Germany’s Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel added to their incredible run of success by winning their sixth consecutive ROC Nations Cup title in Bangkok. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 15

Schumacher and Vettel aim for six in a row

Multiple Formula 1 world champions Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel have arrived in Bangkok for the Race Of Champions

Schumacher and Vettel aim for six in a rowRace Of Champions logoFormula 1 world champions Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel are preparing for tonight’s ROC Nations Cup as they bid to extend Team Germany’s run of glory to a record sixth consecutive triumph. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 14

Button warns Rosberg to fear Hamilton’s speed

Jenson Button has warned Nico Rosberg to be ready for Lewis Hamilton’s speed.

2012-11-15_00112012-11-03 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Nico Rosberg 03After Button was paired with his younger countryman at McLaren between 2010 and 2012, the Briton and 2008 world champion Hamilton is now heading to Mercedes. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 17

F1 considers ‘demerit’ system for driver offenses

F1′s US return clashes with Nascar finale

NASCAR logoFormula one is considering a demerit-point scheme to penalise both on and off-track driver offenses from 2013, it has emerged. After a five-year absence from the US, F1 is trying to make an impact this weekend in the crucial American market. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 17

Webber not keen on new podium procedures

Mark Webber has admitted he is no fan of the new podium procedures in 2012.

2012-11-16_00122012-11-16_0001This year, the top three drivers stand on an elaborate new podium featuring electronic flags and are then interviewed live by a former driver, like Niki Lauda or David Coulthard. But in Abu Dhabi recently, Coulthard had to apologise to the fans beneath the podium when both Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel swore. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Sensitive fans should stop watching F1 – Vettel

Sebastian Vettel has advised sensitive formula one fans to switch over to children’s programming.

Vettel-Alonso - photo Getty Images - Red Bull2012-11-02 - Red Bull Racing - Abu Dhabi - Sebastian Vettel 299002Last week, the reigning world champion apologised for using the ‘F’-word during his podium interview with David Coulthard recently in Abu Dhabi. The apology followed the FIA’s letter to teams, warning that the use of foul language should not be tolerated. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 09

FIA warns drivers to stop bad language

Incidents in the future could lead to disciplinary action

2012-11-04 - Lotus F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Kimi Raikkonen 022012-05-23 - Red Bull Racing - Monaco - Sebastian Vettel 99002Formula one teams have been instructed to pull their drivers into line, after world champion Sebastian Vettel and former title winner Kimi Raikkonen swore during their post-race podium interviews in Abu Dhabi last weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 07

Lauda still tipping Vettel to beat Alonso

With just two races to go now, Vettel is 10 points ahead of Ferrari’s Alonso

2012-10-26 - Ferrari - India - Fernando Alonso2012-06-10_0512Sebastian Vettel remains the overwhelming favourite to become 2012 champion, despite Red Bull’s qualifying crisis and the loss of 3 points to Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 06

F1 teams use foul language to hide secrets

F1 teams and drivers use foul language to hide crucial race tactics and information from their rivals, according to the Guardian newspaper.

Flagworld - F12012-10-14 - Red Bull Racing - Korea - Sebastian Vettel - Mark Webber (4)The topic of swearing hit the headlines after Sunday’s Abu Dhabi grand prix, when Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel both swore during their podium interview with former F1 driver David Coulthard. Winner Raikkonen recalled the media giving him “sh*t” for not smiling enough after his previous victories, while Vettel used the F-word not only with Coulthard but also in the post-race press conference. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 05

Comeback ‘iceman’ planning long party after win

Kimi Raikkonen returned to the winner’s circle in Abu Dhabi in his inimitable style.

2012-10-29 - Lotus F1 Team - Kimi Raikkonen 022012-11-04 - Lotus F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Kimi Raikkonen 02Once derided for being robotic and shy, the 2007 world champion is now widely loved for being the ‘iceman’ — a nickname dreamed up by the press but now tattooed with pride on the Lotus driver’s forearm. Read the rest of this entry »

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