ANTHONY ROWLINSON
Formula 1 driver David Coulthard is the epitome of a traditional British sporting hero - gifted, dignified and resilient. His Grand Prix debut came as, with extraordinary poise in one so young, he picked up the baton for the traumatised Williams team in 1994 after the death of Ayrton Senna. Coulthard has always demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and grit, not least in many on-track battles with rivals such as McLaren team-mate Mika Häkkinen and Ferrari ace Michael Schumacher. Here is his inspirational story.
When he lines up for the 2004 Spanish Grand Prix, David Coulthard will have achieved ten years at the top of Formula 1. "DC" made his Grand Prix debut in difficult circumstances, as the replacement for Ayrton Senna after the legendary Brazilians fatal crash at Imola. He had a creditable first season, however, securing points in all of the five races he finished. Since then, the honorable Scot has proved one of the fastest drivers of his generation and immensely popular with British fans. This book - packed with anecdotes from family, friends and colleagues - tells his full story.
