I know this rumour does the rounds every few months, but the BBC are reporting that Coulthard may use today's (Thursday's) press conference to announce his retirement.


David Coulthard is expected to announce at the British Grand Prix that he will retire from racing in Formula One at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old Scot, who has won 13 races in a 14-year career, has admitted recently to considering his future.

He is participating in an official news conference at Silverstone on Thursday and may make the announcement there.

Coulthard, who has driven for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull in F1, was unavailable for comment.
It is not known whether he will continue to be involved in the sport, although newspapers have speculated that he might take on a role as a TV commentator with the BBC next season.
Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...rs/7487186.stm

If it's true, some members here will be pleased as they've been calling for his retirement for several years.

Me, I reckon DC has nothing left to prove. He was placed in a difficult situation, replacing Ayrton Senna at Williams, and a few howlers (such as crashing on his way into the pits) aside perfomed admirably.

Clearly McLaren saw his quality, as he became practically part of the furniture. Never quite on the level of Mika or Kimi, he nevertheless was a dogged and consistant performer. One-lap qualifying was his only real weakness.

Many, including myself, expected his move to Red Bull to be a one-year deal before his retirement. The team seemed intent on projecting a youthful image and it was hard to see where DC would fit in. However his technical input has proved invaluable and he's clearly enjoying being reunited with Adrian Newey.

Anyway, it's only a rumour. At the moment.