In the 2008 British Grand Prix, in which he considers it already a home grand prix, is where he announced that he is to retire from Formula 1.
David Coulthard at the age of 37 will now retire his flag from motorsport. This weekend for the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix (the last race for the 2008 season) will mark his 246th and last Grand Prix start, as the Scottish veteran calls time on his 15 years of staggering competitiveness in Formula One.
Here are some facts and figures for you about David Coulthard prior to the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
- Taken part in 245 Grand Prix (in 15 seasons/years)
- Had 13 wins, 62 podiums, 18 fastest laps, 12 pole positions
- Best championship finish is 2nd in 2001 with Mclaren
- Scored a total of 553 points
- Driven for 3 teams (Williams, Mclaren & Red Bull)
- Started from the front row 37 times
- Done 55,400 interviews
- Worn 160 race suits, 140 helmets, 85 pairs of gloves, 1 space suit
- Middle name is Marshall
- Done 31,332 hours of fitness training
- The only man to wear a Superman costume on an F1 podium
- Taken 1927 flights
- Had 7 team mates
- Got his own museum that sells DC 'baby-grows'
- Eaten 432 chickens for lunch
- Done 22 fashion shows
- Dressed up as a New York policeman once
What I like about what he has told everyone when asked about retiring is ... When he said that his journey in life has now reached a natural conclusion that upto to this very moment in his life he is still very competitive and he is very happy of racing. He will now end it while he is still on a high rather than end it when he is already unable to do it and would end up retiring and live the rest of his life thinking "I could have done better!" Which for me is also the case when I said I think I have to put a stop on my music career. In the same way as David is now entering a different world when he finally decided to become a father and a fulltime husband.
During the FIA press conference in Brazil in preparation for the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix. Coulthard, when asked about his thoughts about the weekend said. It is going to be a very very emotional weekend for him. As after he crosses that finish line when the chequered flag is waved, when he steps out of the car, when he walks out of the paddock is his last time to do it as a Formula 1 driver.
In honor of his last race he has asked the permission of everyone (FIA, F1 teams, drivers, etc.) That he will be using a special livery on his RB4 (Red Bull 2008 F1 car) for the last race of his career. He will be using the "Wings of life" foundation colours.
DC at the middle along with current F1 drivers behind the Red Bull Rb4 with the Wings of life livery.
This blog really is about me giving a salute David Coulthard for his achievements in life and how he faced a decision in life and how he has handled it to be happy when he made the decision.
David Coulthard, Wings of Life, Red Bull RB4, Formula 1, 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix // TAGS
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