David Coulthard Supporters Forum

Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

There's currently a lot of speculation about DC joining DTM here. DTM boss Aufrecht made it obvious that DC would be his first choice and also Mercedes want him back.
When DC was at the DTM final he said he missed racing and his adrenalin rush and the competition , so maybe we'll soon see him race again if not in 2010 then probably in 2011.

Chris · Midland F1 driver Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 252

It would fit in with his BBC commitments too, because the races very rarely clash as Norbert Haug likes to go to both Smile

ragdoll · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:47 am Post subject:

Sounds like he is going to be very busy this year Smile

Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

Apparently Mercedes have scheduled a C-Class test for DC for next month.

There are 10 DTM races between May and October. No clashes with F1 races but I personally think it'd be too much travelling to attend all F1 and DTM races.
Certainly Mercedes would want DC to take his DTM job seriously and not just see it as some fun for inbetween other commitments.

Given he has already signed for the BBC I cannot see him race in DTM this year, maybe 2011, that would be great Smile

Chris · Midland F1 driver Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 252

Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

DC attended the Mercedes GP presentation in Stuttgar yesterday. He confirmed he'd be testing a DTM C Class in mid February. However he also said that this year he'd concentrate on his work with the BBC and also as a consultant for Red Bull.
And for both sides (DC and Mercedes) a futur commitment in DTM would depend on the outcome of the test.

I don't think anyone would ever have signed Ralf for anything if he wasn't Michael's brother. It's just the name that has always opened every door for him.....

Ygdrassil · Super Aguri driver Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 23

A nice little interview here:

sassyshiraz · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:48 am Post subject:

I'm pleased we will get to see DC on the BBC again this year. Smile

ragdoll · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:51 pm Post subject:

It appears that DC was testing this week. Anyone hear how it went?

ragdoll · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:15 pm Post subject:

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Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

He looks great in that Mercedes race suit Razz

Chris · Midland F1 driver Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 252

One possible issue could be that Red Bull sponsor Audi, but he tested for Mercedes. I doubt Red Bull would be too happy if he drove full time for Mercedes.

Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

That's why I think that if he joins DTM it will be in 2011, not in 2010. Apart from Red Bull sponsoring Audi, DC could not do promotional events for both RB and Mercedes. He cannot be contracted to them both.

Melanie · Red Bull Racing driver Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 2310

DC completed a second DTM test this week Shocked

And he said he wanted to join DTM this year in a 2008 C Class and that there may be an anncouncement next week!!

I still have no idea know he's going to make all his different commitments work, but I'm sooo excited Very Happy