David Coulthard’s final F1 race special Red Bull paint scheme in pictures
All the F1 drivers (well, nearly) turned out to see Coulthard's one-off car
David Coulthard will race in a special livery to celebrate his final F1 Grand Prix at Interlagos this weekend as was tipped here by Becken yesterday.
Here is a collection of photographs of the one-off paint scheme his Red Bull will sport.
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
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- David Coulthard’s one-off Red Bull paint scheme for his final F1 race in Brazil
Only Coulthard’s Red Bull will carry the special colour scheme. Ordinarily the F1 rules require cars to appear in very similar paint schemes, but after obtaining the approval of all the teams Coulthard was granted a dispensation.
The paint scheme is also to raise money for the Red Bull-backed Wings for Life charity. Last year both Red Bulls raced at Silverstone in a livery composed of thousands of photographs of the team’s fans, also to support Wings for Life.
Coulthard said:
I dedicate my last race to the vision of making paraplegia curable.
David Coulthard’s last F1 race
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thanksDC said on 30th October 2008, 19:08
Thats very gracious of everyone – proves that goodwill still exists in F1.
All the best DC – get yerself on the podium will be cheering you on
ajokay said on 30th October 2008, 19:09
I’d love for the ‘one-team, one-livery’ rule to be dropped in F1. I was looking forward to the two BAR designs in 1999 before the FIA slammed the hammer down.
I love a new livery, this one seems pretty slick.
amy said on 30th October 2008, 19:24
That is soo great for DC, he is a true gentleman of formula 1 and will be greatly missed. He deserves to have a big celebration in his final race and I wish him all the best for the future.
David said on 30th October 2008, 19:53
shame nelson couldnt be bothered
Leslie said on 30th October 2008, 20:58
Perhaps Nelson was looking for a drive somewhere else!
sassan said on 30th October 2008, 21:00
Thank god there are still thoughtful people in F1. Thanks for the memories coulthard.
Wesley said on 30th October 2008, 21:22
Good luck D.C. and thanks!
Keith,thanks for the pics…..do you have a larger pic of all the drivers together,I love that shot.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 30th October 2008, 21:40
Wesley – yep, just added one.
al said on 30th October 2008, 21:40
I like the new paint job! they should use it all the time!
beneboy said on 30th October 2008, 22:04
It’s a nice looking car.
Good of Coulthard to continue to promote Wings For Life & in such a high profile way at his last GP, shows he’s still one of the good guys.
Good of the teams to agree to it too, nice to see some cooperation from them.
Wouldn’t want it to be permanent, I think the Red Bulls are some of the best looking cars on the grid, it’s a good one off though.
Terry Fabulous said on 30th October 2008, 22:32
Hmm
No Nelson Piquet Jnr
No Jarno Trulli and
No Sebastien or Sebastian.
And how big is Sutil compared to little Nick and Felipe!
Wesley said on 30th October 2008, 23:08
Thanks for that Keith!
@ Terry Fab….the the two Sebs showed late,they are in the pics on Red Bulls site.
Too Good said on 30th October 2008, 23:30
Who’s standing next to Alonso btw :-?
Pink Peril said on 30th October 2008, 23:38
It’s entirely fitting and typical of DC that he uses his last race to help others.
I know there is prolly some stupid FIA rule about it, but it would be nice if DC could join in on the podium celebrations for his last race – providing he doesn’t make the podium on merit of course.
Pink Peril said on 30th October 2008, 23:39
Tood Good – I can’t enlarge the pic, but I’m pretty sure that is De La Rosa next to Alonso