What’s the difference between winning races and winning World Championships?
David Coulthard enjoyed multiple Grand Prix wins and podiums, but titles were out of reach during his 15-year career in Formula 1.
So why was he unable to achieve success that the likes of Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all experienced?
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Coulthard analyses everything he tried to maximise his ability when competing against ‘exceptional’ drivers and why he ultimately fell short of becoming World Champion.
02:51 – what Max and Lewis have in common
08:40 – Senna, Mansell and Prost's different personalities
14:29 – why he knew he’d beat Schumacher at Magny Cours 2000
19:30 – why brain analysis made DC a more ‘consistent driver
23:53 – how naivety set him back
30:48 – Did McLaren feel like Hakkinen’s team?
35:52 – why he gave up victory at Melbourne ‘98
39:20 – how Red Bull experience compared to McLaren
48:07 – Why Sainz should prioritise short-term success
52:09 – Why DC had doubts about Toro Rosso
56:35 – Does making your bed lead to World Championships?
57:50 – Quickfire questions
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