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Former grand prix winner David Coulthard, at 37 the oldest driver in Formula One, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the season. "I would like to announce today my decision to retire from racing in Formula One at the end of this season," the Red Bull driver said in a statement at the British Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Coulthard announces retirement Jul 3, 2008
David Coulthard has announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season. The Scottish driver, who has driven for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull since 1994, has won 13 F1 races but none since the 2003 Australian Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Coulthard returns to McLaren as a paying visitor Jul 2, 2008
Formula One driver David Coulthard returned to McLaren as a paying guest on Wednesday and took his Red Bull bosses with him for a tour of their rivals' factory ahead of the British Grand Prix. The 37-year-old Scot, who raced for the team between 1996 and 2004, made the top bid in a charity auction for lunch for four and a guided tour of the Woking facility with McLaren executive Martin Whitmarsh. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton eclipses other British F1 winners Jun 30, 2008
While Lewis Hamilton focuses on winning next weekend's British Grand Prix, Formula One compatriots Jenson Button and David Coulthard can hope for little more than leftovers. "You always want to do well at your home grand prix and we might get some points, which will be a big bonus," Honda's Button told reporters as he looked forward to Sunday's race at Silverstone. (International Herald Tribune)
Stoner stands up to be counted Jun 24, 2008
His sixth place meant he finished ahead of the two factory Renaults, with Nelsinho Piquet and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso behind him, followed by his own Red Bull teammate David Coulthard. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French Grand Prix Results Jun 23, 2008
David Coulthard, Britain, Red Bull, 70, 1:32:41. 317. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Big bucks behind wheel but still nowhere near the Schu Jun 22, 2008
5m a year, higher than whiz-kid Lewis Hamilton and the Australian's Red Bull teammate David Coulthard. An F1 insider confirms that the base driver salaries quoted for Alonso and Raikkonen are accurate, but that it's anyone's guess what their commercial deals are. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Renaults Alonso heads practice session at Magny-Cours Jun 21, 2008
Hamilton's McLaren team-mate Finn Heikki Kovolainen was seventh, German Nick Heidfeld eighth in the second BMW, Brazilian Nelson Piquet ninth for Renault and Briton David Coulthard 10th for Red Bull. After a cool and cloudy morning, the afternoon produced warm sunshine to greet the drivers for the day's second practice session and, after a dull opening run, they produced far more action. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Drivers play down talks of a strike over cost of racing licence Jun 21, 2008
Red Bull drivers Mark Webber, one of the three GPDA directors and David Coulthard both rejected such action. You can't threaten these guys, mate. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Racin' with Russ Jun 11, 2008
Kubica edged Nick Heidfeld and David Coulthard and now leads the points. From Rumorville - Word through the pits indicates Tony Stewart has made up his mind as to where he's going and what he'll do for the foreseeable future, only he's not quite ready to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Canadian Grand Prix 2008 Awards Jun 10, 2008
David Coulthard started in 13th spot on the grid and with a smart one stop strategy, knowing that there would more than likely be a safety car period during the Grand Prix made sure to capitalize on his years of experience and finish in a well deserved 3rd spot. A great result for the Red Bull-Ferrari team that sees them now in 4th spot in the Constructors Championship. (Suite101.com)
After embarrassing 1st season, Red Bull showing progress Jun 10, 2008
Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard, of Britain, holds up his trophy after placing third behind winner BMW Sauber Robert Kubica during the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Montreal, Canada. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
National Digest Jun 10, 2008
It was a great day for the BMW Sauber team, winning for the first time in its 42 races as an F1 team and sweeping the top two spots with Nick Heidfeld finishing second, well ahead of Red Bull Racing s David Coulthard in third. SOCCER. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Kubica takes championship lead after first win Jun 9, 2008
Scot David Coulthard, the oldest driver in the race at 37, rolled back the years to finish third for Red Bull ahead of Glock with Ferrari's Felipe Massa fifth. "I would never have expected a podium this weekend - I've had a horrible start to the year," commented Coulthard after scoring his first points of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kahne as hot as they come Pocono 500 is 3rd win in 4 races Jun 9, 2008
4 seconds behind Kubica, gave the team a 1-2 finish, with Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard third. A year ago, Kubica wound up being helicoptered to a hospital for a checkup after a spectacular crash late in the race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kubica wins drama-filled Canada GP Jun 9, 2008
942, while Scottish veteran David Coulthard scored his first points of the season in finishing third for Red Bull in 1:36:47. 799. (Canada.com)
Historic win for Kubica, Hamilton and Raikkonen forced out in bizarre pit lane crash Jun 9, 2008
BMW made the most of a rookie mistake by McLaren driver Hamilton in the 18th lap with the one-two finish ahead of Scot David Coulthard in a Red Bull. Hamilton, Ferrari driver Raikkonen, Kubica and several others went into the pits to refuel when the safety car was on the track in the 18th lap to allow Adrian Sutil's Force India car to be taken off the course. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kubica claims first F1 victory Jun 9, 2008
It was a great day for the BMW Sauber team, winning for the first time in its 42 races as an F1 team and sweeping the top two spots with Nick Heidfeld finishing second, well ahead of Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard in third. As Kubica crossed the finish line 16. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jun 9, 2008
David Coulthard, (Red Bull) 70; 4. Timo Glock, (Toyota) 70; 5. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kubica leads BMW one-two in Canada Jun 9, 2008 Victory is no sweat for white-hot Kahne Jun 9, 2008 Track conditions are a concern for Canada GP Jun 8, 2008 Hamilton on Canada pole Jun 8, 2008 Hamilton takes pole for Canadian Grand Prix Jun 8, 2008 Early crash knocks out Chase drivers Jun 3, 2008 Early crash at Dover knocks out Chase drivers Jun 2, 2008 NASCAR notes May 29, 2008 Coulthard's cold, hard look at F1 death trap May 26, 2008 Hamilton wins Monaco GP, takes overall lead in F1 May 26, 2008 Coulthard drops five places for Monaco GP starting grid after gearbox change following crash May 25, 2008 Massa grabs pole, Raikkonen second followed by Hamilton May 25, 2008 Massa leads in rainy Monaco Grand Prix May 25, 2008 Life in the fast lane for the oldest star on the Formula One grid May 24, 2008 Coulthard unhurt after high-speed crash in qualifying for Monaco Grand Prix May 24, 2008 Coulthard crashes in qualifying, appears OK May 24, 2008 Hamilton tops Monaco GP practice May 23, 2008 Raikkonen quickest in first Monaco practice May 22, 2008 Coulthard queries Webbers motive in contract talks May 22, 2008 Raikkonen fastest in F1 opening practice May 22, 2008 Determined Hamilton sets the pace at practice for Monaco GP, Ferraris close May 22, 2008 After turning corner, Webber could walk away May 12, 2008 F1: Massa wins 3rd straight Turkish Grand Prix May 12, 2008 Ferrari's Felipe Massa wins Turkish GP May 12, 2008 Hat-trick for Massa May 12, 2008 Massa swoops late for Turkish pole May 11, 2008 2008 Turkish GP Qualifying May 11, 2008 Massa takes Turkish pole May 11, 2008 Flying start for champ Raikkonen edges Hamilton in practice May 10, 2008 Ferrari sets pace as Kovalainen returns May 10, 2008 Raikkonnen edges Hamilton in second F1 practice May 9, 2008 FORMULA ONE: Spain sees red as Ferrari dominates May 2, 2008 Frustrated DC wants rivals to apologise for mistakes Apr 23, 2008 Vettel linked to Red Bull move in 2009 Apr 16, 2008 Fisichella fastest in practice Apr 16, 2008 Fisichella 2nd fastest in Barcelona test Apr 16, 2008 Massa clocks fastest test time Apr 15, 2008 Button upset Coulthard cornered him Apr 7, 2008 Bahrain Grand Prix Results Apr 7, 2008 Massa takes Bahrain| Apr 7, 2008 Kubica takes pole in Bahrain Apr 6, 2008 Victim tributesProfiles of the five men killed in the Kent private jet crash Apr 1, 2008 Raikkonen raises the red flag Mar 24, 2008 Hamilton's lead cut to three points Mar 24, 2008 Massa wins pole in Malaysia; McLaren drivers penalized Mar 23, 2008 Red Bull team get nod to race, but will be closely monitored Mar 23, 2008 Grid positions Mar 23, 2008 Formula 1: Massa in pole position Mar 23, 2008 Raikkonen wins Malaysian Formula One GP Mar 23, 2008 Live: Ferrari start in front Mar 23, 2008 Hamilton finds the roots to success Mar 22, 2008 Coulthard puts crash behind him Mar 22, 2008 Ferrari's Felipe Massa grabs pole in Malaysian GP qualifying round Mar 22, 2008 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix results Mar 22, 2008 Hamilton best in Malaysian GP practice Mar 21, 2008 Massa, Coulthard still at each others throats Mar 21, 2008 Looking back Nine great years Mar 21, 2008 Red Bull summoned to stewards after Coulthard crash Mar 21, 2008 Ferraris set early Malaysia pace Mar 21, 2008 Ferrari aiming for quick turnaround after poor start to F1 season Mar 20, 2008 Red Bull to sell off Toro Rosso Mar 20, 2008 Dennis: Still too early to write off Ferraris threat Mar 19, 2008 McLaren expecting Ferrari fightback in Malaysia Mar 18, 2008 Hot Hamilton avoids Melbourne chaos Mar 17, 2008 Hamilton Wins Australian GP Mar 17, 2008
German Nick Heidfeld, Kubica's BMW teammate, claimed second place with Briton David Coulthard of Red Bull finishing third. After lap 18 of the 70-lap race, Hamilton ploughed into the back of Raikkonen's car while the Finn and Kubica were waiting for the green light at the end of the pit lane. (Aljazeera.Net)
Motor Racing | Formula One: Kubica wins after accident takes out rivals Jun 9, 2008
Kubica wins after accident takes out rivals - International Herald Tribune. BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica of Poland celebrates his victory at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix in Montreal. (International Herald Tribune)
It was a great day for the BMW Sauber team, sweeping the top two spots with Nick Heidfeld finishing second, well ahead of third-place David Coulthard. IndyCar - At Fort Worth, Scott Dixon regained the lead a lap before a crash between his closest competitors and crossed the finish line under caution to win the Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway late Saturday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard, who qualified 13th, said it was turn seven and the hairpin on the 4 ... David Coulthard spent part of last Sunday at Dover, Del. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
This time Renault's Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet, Toyota's Jarno Trulli and Red Bull's David Coulthard were the first to be eliminated and will start from 15th, 14th and 13th respectively. The other two drivers not to make the top ten shoot out were Japanese Williams driver Kazuki Nakajima and Toyota's German Timo Glock, who will take positions 12th and 11th on the grid. (iAfrica.com)
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. June 8, 2008 - 8:30PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
COULTHARD VISITS: Formula One driver David Coulthard visited the garage before the race and chatted with Sprint Cup s Red Bull drivers Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger. Coulthard, who drives for Red Bull, said top NASCAR drivers could probably adapt to an F-1 car easier than an F-1 driver switching to NASCAR.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
One driver David Coulthard visited the garage before the race ... Formula One driver David Coulthard visited the garage before the race and chatted with Sprint Cup's Red Bull drivers Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Vickers will have a special guest in his pits this weekend Formula One star David Coulthard will be attending his first stock-car race. The Formula One Series will be in Montreal next week. (USA Today -- Sports)
MONACO: David Coulthard warned that formula one can never take safety for granted after escaping unhurt from one of the biggest crashes of his career at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday. "You should never forget, with all the politics and all the hooha about formula one, that it is a dangerous business and we are just one moment away from having a big one," the 37-year-old Scot said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
David Coulthard lost control of his Red Bull car for the second straight day to crash out before Toro Rosso's Sebastien Bourdais reared into him to bring out the safety car for the first time. Six drivers would retire as the 78-lap race was transformed into a clock countdown with Hamilton in front at the end. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
David Coulthard will start Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix five spots down the grid in 15th after a high-speed crash in qualifying left his car needing a new gearbox. Coulthard lost control of his Red Bull car when braking out of the tunnel the fastest section of the street circuit on Saturday to skid into the run-off area at a speed of 185 kilometers per hour (115 mph). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
That left the two Red Bulls of Australian Mark Webber and David Coulthard in ninth and 10th places. Coulthard had a huge accident but escaped unhurt at the end of the second mini-session. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briton David Coulthard was demoted from 10th to 15th before the start after his Red Bull team had to change the gearbox on his car in qualifying. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
As the series stages its crown jewel race in Monaco this weekend, David Coulthard, 37, is the driver who most typifies the Grand Prix in the principality on the Mediterranean. To that claim, however, the Scottish driver for the Red Bull team objects, giving sober responses when asked about his playboy lifestyle, with its glamour, danger, wealth and fast cars. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
David Coulthard has been involved in a high-speed crash in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Briton lost control of his Red Bull car as he came out of the tunnel the fastest part of the street circuit race and slammed into the right wall on Saturday. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
David Coulthard was involved in a high-speed crash in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. He appeared unhurt getting out of his car. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
David Coulthard of Red Bull also experienced a problem at the Nouvelle Chicane to cut his morning short. The morning session was interrupted for more than 15 minutes while race stewards attended to a drain cover problem. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
David Coulthard, a double Monaco winner with McLaren, failed to set a timed lap after coasting to a halt with flames flickering at the back of his Red Bull with 48 minutes remaining in the session. (Editing by Peter Rutherford). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
LONDON: David Coulthard has questioned Formula One team-mate Mark Webber's motives in announcing he had begun talks to stay at Red Bull beyond the end of the season ... Cast doubt: Red Bull team-mates David Coulthard (left) and Mark Webber pose together during their official team presentation in Spain in January. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nick Heidfeld came to a halt at Casino Square around the same time after apparently damaging the rear of his BMW - the German quizzically examing the back of the car after exiting the cockpit - while a throttle problem on his Red Bull prevented David Coulthard from completing a flying lap, as his car came to a halt between the chicane and Tabac. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
David Coulthard of Red Bull also experienced a problem at the Nouvelle Chicane to cut his morning short. The morning session was interrupted for just over 15 minutes when race stewards had to attend to a drain cover problem. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Webber, whose teammate is Briton David Coulthard, has bagged all of Red Bull's eight points so far this year and has scored for three races in a row. The Australian, who joined from Williams at the end of 2006, has yet to win a grand prix with third place his highest finish to date. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1: Ferrari's Massa claims third straight Turkish Grand Prix - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Sunday May 11, 2008 12:33PM; Updated: Sunday May 11, 2008 1:49PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Renault's Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber of Red Bull, Nico Rosberg of Williams, Red Bull's David Coulthard and Jarno Trulli of Toyota rounded out the top 10 Sunday. No driver had won the same race in three consecutive years since Michael Schumacher's four straight victories at the U.S. Grand Prix in 2003-06. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
David Coulthard (Bri) RedBull-Renault 01:15. 270; 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mark Webber of Red Bull starts sixth ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso, while Jarni Trulli of Toyota, BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld and David Coulthard of Red Bull round out the top 10. Massa, who won his first-ever GP in Turkey in 2006, is looking to be the first driver to win the same race three straight years since former teammate Michael Schumacher won four consecutive races at Indianapolis between 2003-06. (CNN -- International)
His team-mate David Coulthard also had a good session, ending up tenth. It is the first time this season that both Red Bull s have made it through to the final qualifying session. (Suite101.com)
Mark Webber of Red Bull starts sixth ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso, while Jarni Trulli of Toyota, BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld and David Coulthard of Red Bull rounded out the top 10. Massa looks for three-peat. (Aljazeera.Net)
Red Bull's Scottish driver David Coulthard, whose season has been marred by a succession of crashes, went fourth fastest ... David Coulthard (Bri) Red Bull 1:27. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa was third in the afternoon, ahead of Red Bull's David Coulthard. Hamilton was third in the morning with 1:27. (Xinhuanet, China)
Red Bull's Scottish driver David Coulthard, whose season has been marred by a succession of crashes, went fourth fastest late on. Raikkonen's fellow Finn Heikki Kovalainen was fifth quickest as he showed no lasting problems from his horror smash in Spain two weeks ago when he rammed into a tyre barrier at around 165mph. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
David Coulthard in a Red Bull and Timo Glock in a Toyota collided with 16 laps left and both drivers damaged their cars, but both were able to make a pit stop and repair the cars to rejoin the race. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
LONDON: Red Bull's David Coulthard expressed frustration on Monday with Formula One rivals who refuse to admit their mistakes. Coulthard: Either pass me properly or don't stick your nose in there. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Reuters Published: April 16, 2008. German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is likely to switch to Red Bull Racing from smaller sister team Toro Rosso next year, according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
David Coulthard (GBR/Red Bull-Renault) 1. 21. (iAfrica.com)
Next on the list was Ferrari's Bahrain Grand Prix winner Massa, followed by Red Bull's David Coulthard, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso of Renault, Nico Rosberg of Williams, Toyota's Timo Glock and BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld ... David Coulthard, Red Bull-Renault, 1min 20. (India Times, India)
913 (90) David Coulthard (ENG) Red Bull 1. 22. (iAfrica.com)
JENSON BUTTON was left upset and frustrated yesterday after being forced to retire from the Bahrian Grand Prix following a collision with accident-prone fellow-Briton David Coulthard. The Englishman, in his Honda, was left with nowhere to go when the veteran Scot closed the door on him as he made an attempt to pass him - and caused a crash that wrecked both drivers' hopes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
David Coulthard, Britain, Red Bull, 56. 19. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton was battling with a wounded car and others suffered, too, from collisions including the two Britons Jenson Button and David Coulthard. The Honda driver attempted to pass the Red Bull man but ended up hitting him as the Scot 'closed the door' in the braking zone. (iAfrica.com)
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"He was just one of the greatest lads and he helped so many of the young drivers today, such as David Coulthard. He helped them a lot in their formative years.". And Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart referred to Leslie's death as being "a great loss to Scottish motorsport". (BBC News -- UK)
Two Britons, David Coulthard and Jenson Button, finished ninth and 10th for Red Bull and Honda respectively. In contrast to last weekend's contest of attrition, when only seven finished, 17 cars reached the end of the race. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Malaysian grand prix. Wheel-nut trouble cuts Hamilton's championship lead to three points. (Guardian Unlimited)
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Red Bull s participation in today s race was under threat after David Coulthard s (pic) accident in the first practice session on Friday, which saw the car s suspension give way after hitting a kerb. The team were hauled up before the race stewards to explain about the incident and they were asked to give a technical report on the suspension issue. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sixth row: Jenson Button (Bri) Honda, David Coulthard (Bri) Red Bull. Seventh row: Nelson Piquet Jr (Bra) Renault, Rubens Barrichello (Bra). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Among those eliminated in the second session were Williams Nico Rosberg, who finished third in Melbourne, the Honda pair of Jenson Button and Barrichello, Renaults Nelson Piquet Jr and Red Bulls David Coulthard. Coulthard received a late clearance from the stewards to take part yesterday after crashing during opening practice on Friday and sitting out the second session. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
" German Nick Heidfeld finished sixth behind Hamilton in the second BMW after being caught up in a dramatic sequence of events at turn one on the opening lap. Australian Mark Webber made up for his bad luck in his home race in Australia last Sunday by finishing seventh ahead of double champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso was eighth for Renault. Two Britons David Coulthard and Jenson Button finished ninth and 10th for Red Bull and Honda on a day when, in contast to last weekend's contest of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Malaysian GP: Ferrari start in front - News - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing. Malaysian GP: Ferrari start in frontINDIATIMES SPORTS. (India Times, India)
There was no sweet music passing between Massa and David Coulthard, who promised the same response should the Brazilian attempt a similar overtaking manoeuvre on Sunday to the one he pulled at Albert Park. Coulthard was shunted out of the Australian Grand Prix after colliding with Massa, who maintained his thrust down the inside was within the rules. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
David Coulthard expressed complete confidence in his Red Bull team at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, a day after car failure caused him to crash in practice. Stewards had asked Red Bull to demonstrate that the car was safe after the Scot suffered his second major suspension failure in two weekends and crashed heavily in Friday's opening practice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Those eliminated in the second session were Williams' Nico Rosberg, who had a hydraulic leak in Saturday practice, the Honda pair of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, Renault's Nelson Piquet Jr. and Red Bull's David Coulthard. Coulthard received a late clearance by stewards to take part on Saturday after crashing during opening practice on Friday and sitting out the second session. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
David Coulthard (Gbr) Red Bull 1:38. 232, 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Red Bull's David Coulthard took no part in the afternoon session after an off-track excursion in the morning session, with both front wheels snapping off the chassis after hitting a curb. The fact one of the wheels came away from the car totally would be of concern to the team and F1 authorities, as strengthened tethers are meant to prevent loose wheels endangering crowd and marshals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FERRARI's Felipe Massa and Red Bull's David Coulthard did not come to blows seated together during the press conference in Sepang yesterday ... Old foes: Felipe Massa (left) speaks during a news conference while David Coulthard looks on. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLarens David Coulthard was second and Rubens Barrichello drove the other Ferrari to third place ... David Coulthard (McLaren), 3 ... David Coulthard (McLaren), 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysian Grand Prix stewards asked Red Bull to demonstrate that their car was safe to race after David Coulthard crashed in Friday's opening practice. The Scot did not take part in second practice at Sepang after suffering his second major suspension failure in two weekends. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Scot David Coulthard suffered a heavy crash in his Red Bull-Renault in the morning, and the team withdrew the car from the second session while it established what had gone wrong ... David Coulthard (GB) Red Bull-Renault 1:38. (BBC Sport)
Felipe Massa, after negotiating the trouble that claimed five cars on the first turn in the first lap, finally retired on the 30th, not long after colliding with Red Bull's David Coulthard. Raikkonen won the Australian GP in his first race for Ferrari last year, beating two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in second and McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton in third. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Red Bull has Australian Mark Webber and Briton David Coulthard as its drivers. Meanwhile, McLaren has said it will look into modifying its car's pitlane speed limiter system after Heikki Kovalainen accidentally activated it and lost fourth place in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. (Xinhuanet, China)
Massa, who started in fourth place, was forced to withdraw at the halfway stage when his car collided with Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard. Raikkonen won the world title last year by just one point ahead of Hamilton after a bitter fight and Ferrari's dismal performance in Melbourne earned condemnation from the press in Italy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brazilian Felipe Massa, who spun into a wall on the opening lap and was later involved in a collision with Red Bull's David Coulthard while trying to pass on the inside, retired long before. It was the Maranello team's worst performance in a season-opening race since it drew a blank in the 1992 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami with France's Jean Alesi and Italian Ivan Capelli. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ferrari's Felipe Massa started in fourth place on the grid but spun out on the first corner, and had to pit twice in the first three laps before retiring on the 30th lap soon after a big collision with Red Bull's David Coulthard. Raikkonen moved up from his starting place of 15th to third place on the 30th lap before running into the gravel after an overtaking maneuver on Kovalainen. (CNN -- International)
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