David Coulthard is a former Formula One racing driver for the Williams F1, McLaren F1 and Red Bull Racing teams who retired on November 2, 2008.Mirror: David Coulthard retires (November 1, 2008) Coulthard is now a commentator for BBC coverage of Formula One.Telegraph: Coulthard to join commentary team (November 24, 2008)
Retirement
David Coulthard retired from Formula One racing on November 2, 2008. Coulthard competed in 246 Grand Prix's during his Formula One career and achieved 13 wins. Coulthard's last race was the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix held on November 2, 2008, in Sao Paulo.Mirror: David Coulthard retires (November 1, 2008)
BBC F1 Commentary Team
Coulthard joined BBC's F1 commentary team along side Martin Brundle in 2009. BBC took over the coverage of Formula One motor racing from ITV. Telegraph: Coulthard to join commentary team (November 24, 2008)
Dayton Coulthard Fast Facts
- Born: November 21, 2008Celebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
- Time of birth: 1:25 p.m.Celebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
- Weight: 6 lbs, 3 oz.Celebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
- Minier's pregnancy was announced in October 2008Celebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
- David Coulthard and Minier are engagedCelebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
- Coulthard was 37 years old at time of birthCelebrity Baby Blog: Coulthard Welcomes Son Dayton (November 25, 2008)
David Couthard during his time as a driver for the Red Bull Formula One team. Coulthard was a member of the team for 4 seasons from 2005 to 2008.
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Fast Facts
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Born
March 27, 1971
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Full name
David Marshall Coulthard
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Nickname
"DC"
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Birthplace
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
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Began racing in Formula One in 1994
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Owns several hotels in Britain and Monaco
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Family
Fiance Karen Minier and son (with Karen Minier) Dayton Coulthard, born on November 21st, 2008
