He began his grand prix career in Ayrton Senna’s Williams and ended it in a one-off Red Bull. David Coulthard talks RaceFans through 15 years of F1 cars.
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Schumacher seals record-breaking 10th constructors championship for Ferrari
2000 Malaysian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher signed off his triumphant 2000 season on this day 20 years ago with a win which confirmed Ferrari as constructors champions for the 10th time.
Strategic superiority clinches Schumacher’s first Ferrari title
2000 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher defeated Mika Hakkinen in a strategic fight at Suzuka to cliinch his third world title – and first for Ferrari.
Disaster for Hakkinen brings title within Schumacher’s grasp
2000 United States Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 20 years ago an engine failure for Mika Hakkinen drastically changed the complexion of the 2000 championship fight, and brought Michael Schumacher within touching distance of the title.
Schumacher turns the tide against McLaren on tragic day at Monza
2000 Italian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAn emotional Michael Schumacher wept after equalling Ayrton Senna’s victory tally 20 years ago today, following a crash which claimed the life of a marshal at Monza.
Hakkinen stuns Schumacher with three-wide pass for fourth win
2000 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMika Hakkinen denied Michael Schumacher victory in the Belgian Grand Prix with a thrilling, three-wide pass on this day 20 years ago.
Hakkinen’s flying start fires him into championship lead
2000 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher lost the championship lead for the first time in his bid to win the 2000 title after a stunning start by Mika Hakkinen at the Hungaroring.
Barrichello takes maiden win as Mercedes protester disrupts race
2000 German Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher suffered his second first-lap crash in as many races in the German Grand Prix 20 years ago today, but that was only the first of the day’s dramas.
Schumacher crashes, Hakkinen wins – but McLaren lose their points
2000 Austrian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s progress to his first world title with Ferrari suffered a blow when he crashed out on lap one in Austria 20 years ago today, and Mika Hakkinen won.
Bonus for Coulthard after passing Schumacher to win
2000 French Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe French Grand Prix, 20 years ago today, marked the mid-point in the season. Michael Schumacher started from pole position, but had David Coulthard’s rapid McLaren alongside.
“One day I will pay him back”: Barrichello follows Schumacher home in Canada
2000 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher won in the wet 20 years ago today in Canada after Ferrari told Rubens Barrichello to follow his brake-troubled team mate home.
Coulthard triumphs as Schumacher’s luck deserts him in Monaco
2000 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher was romping to victory in the Monaco Grand Prix 20 years ago today when misfortune struck the Ferrari driver.
Schumacher passes Hakkinen to win rain-hit home race and extend points lead
2000 European Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher edged closer to his first world title for Ferrari 20 years ago today by passing Mika Hakkinen to win in the rain at home.
Hakkinen leads McLaren one-two as Coulthard races on after plane crash
2000 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMika Hakkinen cut Michael Schumacher’s points lead by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 20 years ago today, while David Coulthard rebounded after a fatal plane crash.
Coulthard stops Schumacher’s winning run amid Silverstone’s April showers
2000 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first championship with Ferrari suffered a setback 20 years ago today following a resurgent performance by McLaren at Silverstone.
Strategic superiority extends Schumacher’s winning streak
2000 San Marino Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher extended his championship lead after coming from behind to beat Mika Hakkinen at Imola 20 years ago today.
Schumacher doubles up as McLaren fail to score again
2000 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first world championship as a Ferrari driver took another step forward 20 years ago today in Brazil, while McLaren were stung by a disqualification.
Schumacher’s winning start to bid for first Ferrari world title
2000 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn a new series, RaceFans reviews every race from the 2000 season, marking 20 years since Michael Schumacher won his first world championship as a Ferrari driver.
Hakkinen and Coulthard drive classic McLarens
F1 pictures
Posted onFormer McLaren team mates Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard reunited to drive some of their former team’s classic F1 cars.
Caption Competition 19: David Coulthard
Caption Competition
Posted onFormer F1 driver David Coulthard has a run-in with the law in this week’s Caption Competition.
