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Aware that they will probably be the only two British drivers carrying the baton in Formula One next season, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to veteran colleague David Coulthard as the Scot discussed his decision to retire at the end of the year.
The statistics speak for themselves: 236 Formula 1 races, 13 grand prix victories, 12 pole positions, 18 fastest laps and 533 points. Not only is David Coulthard one of the most experienced Formula 1 drivers of all time, he is also one of the most successful
I would like to announce today my decision to retire from racing in Formula 1 at the end of this season. I will remain actively involved in the sport as a consultant to Red Bull Racing, focusing on testing and development of the cars.
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has led the tributes to David Coulthard, who has announced his retirement from Formula 1 after 14 years of competition.