Comments on: Hartley loses third driver role to Coulthard

By: Mr Davo

Mr Davo — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:35:25 +0000

How cool would an in car commentary during the race be? Never been done before, AFIK, though Ive seen drivers interviewed while driving tintops at places like Daytona and Bathurst.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:55:14 +0000

I think you’ve misunderstood it. Hartley will be driving after the first few round if his super license is granted.

By: Julian

Julian — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:02:03 +0000

Gutted I was really looking forward to seeing a local boy back in F1. Oh well, good luck next year Brendan.

By: Kovy

Kovy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:58:53 +0000

To be fair, most of the crashes weren’t his fault – in fact, his three crashes in his give last races were all caused by other drivers.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:16:17 +0000

Definitely – after all the build-up to his last race it was a huge pity to see him go out so early.

By: Aaron Shearer

Aaron Shearer — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:40:10 +0000

I would love to see Coulthard back in the car for one last time. It’s such a shame the way his career ended in 2008. If he could end it ‘Properly’ on a higher note, it would be brilliant.

I don’t think Coulthard has driving the RB5 before. I’m sure he’ll get used to it after a few laps, as he’s previously driving cars with slicks etc. Anyway there are always Practice sessions for mastering the car.

Good luck to Hartely also. I’m sure he’ll acquire his super license shortly. If not will Coulthard stay for the whole year?

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:30:07 +0000

Yeah I think he did when he was driving the Bentley – didn’t he miss the Canadian round? And he used to regularly avoid the Hungaroring, I wonder if he will npw he’s at the BBC?

By: Hounslow

Hounslow — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:24:42 +0000

I’m surprised that DC would be allowed to do such a thing while under contract to the BBC. If he has to go racing at short notice it won’t be very good for them.

Don’t I remember Martin Brundle disappearing from the commentary team for a race or two, while he replaced an injured driver? Or maybe that was just for his Le Mans job one year.

By: Robert McKay

Robert McKay — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:01:01 +0000

I’m surprised that DC would be allowed to do such a thing while under contract to the BBC. If he has to go racing at short notice it won’t be very good for them.
However, thinking on my feet, maybe this gives the BBC and edge over ITV by having a tame driver on the team, instead of old ex-drivers…..
Is DC The Stig??

They’ve also got Davidson who is reserve driver for Brawn GP apparently…

I’m guessing their mostly white car might translate into a very Stig-like racing overall

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:38:39 +0000

Yes. He must be!