I think it's possible that SA could host a F1 race, says David Coulthard.
Racing legend David Coulthard says it would be incredible for Formula One to be back in Africa.Cape Town's streets are set to reverberate to the distinctive sound of an F1 racing car next weekend when racing legend David Coulthard gets behind the wheel for the Red Bull Circuit event.The normal high-energy performance from the Red Bull racing team. I've had the privilege in retirement of putting on shows around the world displaying the power and excitement of a grand prix car.
Not at all. Interestingly I have a 10-year-old and when I ask him what he wants to do, he always replies, be an F1 driver. As a teenager I can never remember saying that and thought I would end up in the family transport business. It was. I was testing for Williams for three years, working with Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Senna - three world champions. Senna was revered at the time and still is. Of course life goes on and the person that was chosen to take over that car was myself. I would never have wanted to get my opportunity through those circumstances but all I could do out of respect to Ayrton was to give 100% of my ability and that led to 15 seasons of F1.
When trying to catch Michael [Schumacher] he cut me off which was a bit frustrating and I actually gave him the 'bird'
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