David Coulthard
British|Born: 1971-03-27|1994–2008
David Coulthard is a British Formula 1 driver who competed between 1994 and 2008, making 247 Grand Prix starts and winning 13 of them. David achieved 62 podium finishes and 12 pole positions, accumulating 535 championship points over the course of a lengthy career. Across 15 seasons, David drove for . David's best championship finish was 2nd place in 2001. David achieved a career win rate of 5.3%.
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Championships
247
Races
13
Wins
62
Podiums
12
Poles
535
Points
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Teammates
How did David perform each season?
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Red Bull | 18 | 0 | 8 | P16 |
| 2007 | Red Bull | 17 | 0 | 14 | P10 |
| 2006 | Red Bull | 18 | 0 | 14 | P13 |
| 2005 | Red Bull | 19 | 0 | 24 | P12 |
| 2004 | McLaren | 18 | 0 | 24 | P10 |
| 2003 | McLaren | 16 | 1 | 51 | P7 |
| 2002 | McLaren | 17 | 1 | 41 | P5 |
| 2001 | McLaren | 17 | 2 | 65 | P2 |
| 2000 | McLaren | 17 | 3 | 73 | P3 |
| 1999 | McLaren | 16 | 2 | 48 | P4 |
| 1998 | McLaren | 16 | 1 | 56 | P3 |
| 1997 | McLaren | 17 | 2 | 36 | P3 |
| 1996 | McLaren | 16 | 0 | 18 | P7 |
| 1995 | Williams | 17 | 1 | 49 | P3 |
| 1994 | Williams | 8 | 0 | 14 | P8 |
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David Coulthard — F1 career FAQ
How many races has David Coulthard won?+
David Coulthard has won 13 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1994 and 2008, from 247 career starts — a win rate of 5.3%.
How many World Championships has David Coulthard won?+
David Coulthard has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does David Coulthard have?+
David Coulthard has 12 Formula 1 pole positions across 247 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does David Coulthard have?+
David Coulthard has 62 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 247 starts.
How many F1 career points has David Coulthard scored?+
David Coulthard has scored 535 Formula 1 World Championship points across 247 Grand Prix starts.
When did David Coulthard race in Formula 1?+
David Coulthard competed in Formula 1 from 1994 to 2008, a span of 15 seasons.
Which teams has David Coulthard driven for?+
David Coulthard has driven in Formula 1 for Red Bull, McLaren, Williams.
What nationality is David Coulthard?+
David Coulthard is a British Formula 1 driver.