13 wins in 246 starts. Years active: 1994–2008.
- titles
- 0
- wins
- 13
- poles
- 12
- podiums
- 62
- starts
- 246
- Born
- 27 March 1971
- Birthplace
- Twynholm
History
Williams, McLaren, Red Bull · United Kingdom
David Coulthard
13 wins in 246 starts. Years active: 1994–2008.
- Born
- 27 March 1971
- Birthplace
- Twynholm
Biography
In Senna’s place
David Coulthard made his debut with Williams in 1994, taking the place of the late Ayrton Senna, and in 1995 he took his first win, at the Portuguese Grand Prix. From 1996 to 2004 he drove for McLaren and won twice in Monaco, in 2000 and 2002.
Runner-up in 2001
Coulthard’s best year was 2001: he won the Brazilian and Austrian Grands Prix and finished second in the championship behind Michael Schumacher. He ended his career at Red Bull, and in 2006 he gave the team its first podium — third place in Monaco.
- Born
- 27 March 1971, Twynholm, United Kingdom
- Debut
- Spanish Grand Prix, 29 May 1994, Williams
- First win
- Portuguese Grand Prix, 24 September 1995, Williams
- Best championship finish
- 2nd — 2001
- Last race
- Brazilian Grand Prix, 2 November 2008, Red Bull
- Career
- 246 starts, 13 wins, 12 poles
Career · f1db data
1994–2008 · crown = titleChampionship position
- titles
- 0
- wins
- 13
- poles
- 12
- podiums
- 62
- starts
- 246
Williams 1994–1995McLaren 1996–2004Red Bull 2005–2008
First start – 1994 Spanish Grand PrixLast start – 2008 Brazilian Grand PrixFacts from f1db release v2026.15.0 · tallies by Gridlap
Team-mates · qualifyingCompare with another driver
Damon Hill1994–19958:17
Mika Häkkinen1996–200131:68
Kimi Räikkönen2002–200419:32
Christian Klien2005–200616:14
Vitantonio Liuzzi20054:0
Robert Doornbos20061:2
Mark Webber2007–20084:31