David coulthard biography
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David Coulthard – a sporting biography
When it comes to British Formula One legends, there are few drivers who can claim to have enjoyed a career as eventful and colourful as that of David Coulthard.
Born in Dumfries, Scotland, on March 27th 1971, David Marshall Coulthard is one Britain’s best loved Formula One icons.
David coulthard biography
After a career that spanned over 14 years, Coulthard retired from the sport in 2008 with 62 podium finishes under his belt, including 12 poles.
Beginnings
Like many Formula One drivers, David Coulthard began his racing education behind the wheel of a go-kart.
After graduating to Formula Ford in 1989, Coulthard also won the first ever McClaren/Autosport Young Driver of the year award, highlighting his growing reputation as Britain’s most exciting young driver of the time. However, a broken leg suffered at the Circuit d Spa-Francorchamps in 1990 put the young star’s career on hold for over a year.
After recovering from his injuries, Coulthard returned to the world o