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My Take
David Coulthard earns my lasting respect not for raw championship glory but for the quiet integrity of his career. Racing through the Schumacher-dominated era, he was a McLaren mainstay who finished runner-up in 2001 and banked 13 Grand Prix wins across fifteen seasons — numbers that speak to consistency rather than fireworks. What I admire most is how gracefully he reinvented himself as a broadcaster, bringing the same measured calm to the commentary box. The Scotsman, an MBE and a genuine gentleman of the paddock, reminds me that endurance and reliability can be just as compelling as flat-out brilliance. He's the kind of driver whose worth outlasts the stopwatch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Coulthard
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・クルサード
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・くるさーど
- Born
- March 27, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Twynholm, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver / television presenter / Formula One driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Coulthard born?
Born March 27, 1971 (age 55).
Where is David Coulthard from?
David Coulthard is from Twynholm, United Kingdom.
What does David Coulthard do?
David Coulthard works as racing automobile driver, television presenter, Formula One driver.
How tall is David Coulthard?
David Coulthard is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.