Hamilton takes British GP, forges tie atop F1 standings Jul 7, 2008
" Massa spun at least five times in the race and finished last in 13th, failing to pick up a point. Raikkonen was fourth. Hamilton and Massa each have three wins and finishes of second, third and fifth, but Hamilton has had better finishes in races where they weren't among the points. Raikkonen, the defending world champion who won this race last year, has two victories this season. Robert Kubica is two points behind the leaders with 46. He dropped out after spinning his BMW Sauber off the... (USA Today -- Sports)
* F 1: Hamilton tastes victory at his home Grand Prix Jul 7, 2008
As the home crowd cheered their hero another Brit, David Coulthard, collided with Sebastien Vettels Toro Rosso and both drivers ended up in the gravel and out of the race. Kovalainen slid into a spin on his 10th lap and allowed Raikkonen through into second, where he would steadily cut the gap to Hamilton until the first round of pit stops. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lewis sizzles in wet home race Jul 7, 2008
Hamilton, the first British winner at Silverstone since David Coulthard in 2000, was utterly dominant as he lapped all but second-placed Nick Heidfeld in a BMW Sauber and the Honda of Brazilian Rubens Barrichello. Treacherous start: McLarens Heikki Kovalainen (second right) and Lewis Hamilton (left) leading the pack into the first corner during the British Grand Prix yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing | Formula One: A daring Lewis Hamilton splashes to British Grand Prix victory Jul 7, 2008
On his last lap, the spectators rose to their feet and cheered him on to the first victory for a British driver in his home race since David Coulthard, a Scotsman, won in 2000 also for McLaren. Hamilton was the 12th British driver to win his home race since the series started at Silverstone in 1950. (International Herald Tribune)
Formula One-British Grand Prix Results Jul 7, 2008
David Coulthard, Britain, Red Bull, 0. Drivers' Standings. (International Herald Tribune)
Hamilton rules at home in rain Jul 7, 2008
David Coulthard, in his last British GP before retirement at the end of the season, and Sebastian Vettel both slid into the same gravel area at the sharp lefthand Priory bend and were out of the race. Seven of the 20 starters failed to finish. (Xinhuanet, China)
* F1: Kovaleinen grabs his first ever pole position start in F1 Jul 6, 2008
The last two drivers not to make the top 10 were Trullis teammate Timo Glock and Red Bulls David Coulthard. This story has been viewed 233 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Finn wins battle for maiden pole with Webber Jul 6, 2008
Toro Rosso's German Sebastian Vettel, the likely replacement for retiring Briton David Coulthard at Red Bull next year, qualified a strong eighth in his team's best qualifying performance to date ... David Coulthard (Gbr) Red Bull 1:20. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton keeps his head up despite missed pole Jul 6, 2008
" The statistics also offered some succor, with the race going to the driver on pole position only twice in the past 10 years at Silverstone. On the other hand, Britain has not had a winner at the circuit since David Coulthard, now in his final season, for McLaren in 2000. Hamilton has described Silverstone as a special circuit but, with the decision to switch the British Grand Prix to Donington Park from 2010, he now has only this year and next to make his mark there. "It'd be nice," he said of... (International Herald Tribune)
Heikki on British pole Jul 6, 2008
The last two drivers not to make the top-10 shootout were Trulli's teammate Timo Glock and Red Bull's David Coulthard who will take the 12th and 11th positions respectively. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Coulthard fails to complete a lap in GP Jul 6, 2008
Red Bull's David Coulthard retired from his last British Grand Prix on Sunday after skidding off without completing a lap. The 37-year-old, who announced on Thursday his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season, tangled with Sebastian Vettel's Toro Rosso at Priory and spun off into the gravel trap. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Heikki sets pace Jul 5, 2008
Home favourite Lewis Hamilton gave the Silverstone crowd something to cheer by setting the third fastest time in the other McLaren and Webber's Scottish team-mate David Coulthard, who will be retiring at the end of the season, was an impressive fourth on the timesheet. Hamilton was quick early on and despite one skid onto the grass the 23-year-old Brit completed a solid, if unspectacular, day of testing with no drama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Computers are Formula One's wizards of winning Jul 5, 2008
Martin said it was thanks to a split in strategies between the Red Bull drivers - one stopped once, the other twice - that one of them, David Coulthard, finished third at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8. "All we were doing was like in a financial portfolio, spreading the risk," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Rangers sign Naslund, part with Jagr Jul 4, 2008
David Coulthard will retire from Formula One after the season, ending a career in which he won 13 races but repeatedly fell short of the world championship. Nick Rimando stopped Brian Mullan's shot from inside the penalty box in the 84th minute, preserving Real Salt Lake's 0-0 tie with the visiting Houston Dynamo in an MLS game. (Boston Globe)
British GP Results Jul 4, 2008
9, David Coulthard, Britain, Red Bull, 1:20. 698, 16. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
NHRA calls for changes Jul 4, 2008
Red Bull's David Coulthard, left, gets a kiss from Honda driver Jenson Button ... "On Wednesday, the NHRA announced what it called an interim step, reducing the length of Top Fuel and Funny Car races from a quarter-mile to 1,000 feet. The 320-foot reduction will start next week in the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Colorado. The Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes will continue to run a quarter-mile.COULTHARD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: David Coulthard will retire from Formula One after the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
David Coulthard announces he will retire at end of Formula One season Jul 4, 2008
David Coulthard will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, ending a career that saw him win more than a dozen races but repeatedly fall short of the world championship. The 37-year-old Scottish driver, who has driven for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull since 1994, has won 13 F1 races from 237 stars but none since the 2003 Australian Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton under pressure to win at own backyard Jul 3, 2008
David Coulthard was the last Briton to win at Silverstone, with McLaren in 2000 and Ferrari have an impressive record at the circuit where they took their first championship win in 1951. Ferrari were dominant at the last race in France and Raikkonen, winner in Britain last year, and Massa could prove irresistible again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Coulthard to retire at end of season Jul 3, 2008
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
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)
Victory is no sweat for white-hot Kahne Jun 9, 2008
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)
Track conditions are a concern for Canada GP Jun 8, 2008
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)
Hamilton on Canada pole Jun 8, 2008
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)
Hamilton takes pole for Canadian Grand Prix Jun 8, 2008
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Early crash knocks out Chase drivers Jun 3, 2008
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)
Early crash at Dover knocks out Chase drivers Jun 2, 2008
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)
NASCAR notes May 29, 2008
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)
Coulthard's cold, hard look at F1 death trap May 26, 2008
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)
Hamilton wins Monaco GP, takes overall lead in F1 May 26, 2008
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)
Coulthard drops five places for Monaco GP starting grid after gearbox change following crash May 25, 2008
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)
Massa grabs pole, Raikkonen second followed by Hamilton May 25, 2008
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)
Massa leads in rainy Monaco Grand Prix May 25, 2008
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)
Life in the fast lane for the oldest star on the Formula One grid May 24, 2008
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)
Coulthard unhurt after high-speed crash in qualifying for Monaco Grand Prix May 24, 2008
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)
Coulthard crashes in qualifying, appears OK May 24, 2008
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)
Hamilton tops Monaco GP practice May 23, 2008
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)
Raikkonen quickest in first Monaco practice May 22, 2008
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)
Coulthard queries Webbers motive in contract talks May 22, 2008
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)
Raikkonen fastest in F1 opening practice May 22, 2008
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)
Determined Hamilton sets the pace at practice for Monaco GP, Ferraris close May 22, 2008
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)
After turning corner, Webber could walk away May 12, 2008
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: Massa wins 3rd straight Turkish Grand Prix May 12, 2008
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)
Ferrari's Felipe Massa wins Turkish GP May 12, 2008
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)
Hat-trick for Massa May 12, 2008
David Coulthard (Bri) RedBull-Renault 01:15. 270; 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa swoops late for Turkish pole May 11, 2008
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)
2008 Turkish GP Qualifying May 11, 2008
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)
