David Coulthard's Top 10 Moments Of Brilliance

The flying Scot won 13 times during a hugely impressive 15-year career in the sport.

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[zero_burrito]

"Most established jawline on the grid" deserves to be in this top 10

[AdrianGrayComedy]

How have they not bought the narrator a decent mic yet?

[Firebolt]

David performed in a quality era, star studded with super drivers, super champions, and he faced them all with grit and determination to compete at the highest level. On his day he did just that, giving them quite a few headaches. A joy to watch on his day.
I'm a bit surprised that #1 of David Coulthard Brilliance wasn't his jawline😂

[CyC]

DC raced F1 in an amazing era. I got back into F1 in the mid-90’s and watching this video provided lots of flashbacks. Remembering the likes of DC, Mika, JPM, Villeneuva, Eddie, Fisi, Rubens, Ralph, of course MSC, and so many others.

Being 1/4 Scot myself, DC was always a favorite . . . and being he was a brilliant driver with a commensurate personality was all the better!

[NathanIrizarry]

Fun fact: when Mclaren set up DC’s car, they removed all the aerodynamic elements from the car and let his chin provide the downforce.

[scuferia]

DC, one of the best drivers in F1 without a WC. Great sportsman!

[billhakk]

That McLaren "West" livery... perfect!

[NunoSalvaterra]

Never confuse the Scot's speed with Scott Speed.

[JP-NL]

Never knew about his extraordinary career and the amazing person he is.

[barniem]

Many drivers have come close to a single world title but as far as consistent non-WDC performers go over a career, DC is right up there at the top with the likes of Barrichello and Sterling Moss.
His incredible sportsmanship and "nice guy" mentality unfortunately is probably why is was so often the bridesmaid, never the bride; but we loved him for it and he was a breath of fresh air in sport so often dominated by large egos and men with a "win at all cost" mentality.

Hakkinen / DC was the ultimate driver pairing and still my favourite to this day.

[areasquirrel]

One of the front runners when I started watching F1, who seemed a bit aloof at the time. But after his peak and during his time at Red Bull, and after over a decade as a pundit and commentator, it is clear that was just the effect of the pressure of being the "Great British Hope" that many have suffered. DC is a classy man and competitor, more than I gave him credit for in my youth, and there were some great memories here, and I hope, as Rosanna alluded to at the beginning, younger fans are pleasantly surprised by his skill and determination. Great Scot!

[vagjagan]

Much awaited!! My favourite Driver even when Schumacher was dominating.

[TheRoyp]

I feel DC was underrated as a driver by the public but very much respected by his peers.

[TheSGTPegLeg]

DC was my all time favourite. Love this 💙

[ndautomotive]

DC - fearless racer and an amazing gentleman 👏 I fell in love with McLaren because of him and Mika back in 1997

[hishamhilal]

Coulthard was a great driver. Not sure he ever had a chance for the championship but it is moments like this that prove how talented he was. He certainly had a successful career and race wins but what he did for the teams he was in was even more important.

[jasv]

As a kid Schumi fan I didn't like Coulthard or Hakkinen, now I have a ton of respect for both of them. DC's battle with Schumacher was some of the best wheel to wheel action ever, no one giving up an inch more than they needed to, as it should be.

[frankwaugh]

The finger and "hand jive" he gave to Schumacher was absolutely one of the funniest moments in f1 history 😅😅😅

[tjskillsaan]

DC was my favourite racer. I remember going into London to get his autobiography and meet him. He said in his autobiography his best chance of winning the championship would have been 96 and 97 if he'd stayed at Williams instead of moving to McLaren. I think he would have beaten Hill and Villeneuve. I finally went to see him race on 05 in red bull's first year. I'll never forget the experience.

[Yousuck]

Flipping off Schumacher made the list, that’s certainly a moment of brilliance.