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After winning the British Grand Prix in 2000, Coulthard flew in a Learjet 35 from Farnborough, UK, to Nice, France, which crashed at Lyon-Satolas airport after an attempted emergency landing due to engine trouble whilst en route.

The plane's pilots, David Saunders and Dan Worley, died in the crash attempting to perform an emergency landing, while Coulthard, his then-fiancée Heidi Wichlinski, and his fitness trainer Andy Matthews survived.

Despite bruised ribs, Coulthard was able managed to drag them both to safety through a rear cabin window.

Five days later, Coulthard finished second at the Spanish Grand Prix, and went on to win two more GPs that season.

Martin Brundle was his manager from 1998 until his retirement in 2008.

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Williams (1994 (8 GPs)-1995 (17 GPs)), McLaren (1996 (16 GPs)-1997 (17 GPs)-1998 (16 GPs)-1999 (16 GPs)-2000 (17 GPs)-2001 (17 GPs)-2002 (17 GPs)-2003 (16 GPs)-2004 (18 GPs)), and Red Bull (2005 (18 GPs)-2006 (18 GPs)-2007 (17 GPs)-2008 (18 GPs)). He started 246 Grands Prix, 13 Wins, 12 Pole Positions, 18 Fastests Laps, 62 Podiums and 535 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 2nd in 2001.

Released his autobiography "It Is What It Is" in 2007, admitting that he suffered from bulimia as a teenager.

Lives in Monaco, where he was formerly part-owner of the Columbus Hotel.

Is engaged to Karen Minier. They have one son, Dayton (b.November 2008).

Good friends with Allan McNish, Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button.

Is now an analyst on the BBC's Formula One coverage, along with remaining a consultant with Red Bull Racing.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Motor-Racing.

Racing for Red Bull team in Formula 1. (2007)

Racing in DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) with Mercedes team. (2010)

Is currently racing for the Red Bull Formula One team. (agosto 2005)

Announced his retirement from Formula One. He will continue to work with Red Bull Racing as a consultant. Is also to become a father in November 2008. (luglio 2008)

He is still running with McLaren Team, but his contract expires end 2004, so he will have to find another team, because Juan Pablo Montoya will take his place at McLaren in 2005. (2004)

Fontvielle, Monaco (giugno 2010)

He left McLaren at the end of the 2004 season and will now race for Red Bull Racing in 2005. (gennaio 2005)

In the Sunday morning warm-up session for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix, the David Coulthard's helmets were constantly misting up, as it did not have the double visor system to prevent that very problem.

A last-minute appeal to Michael Schumacher, the pole position - who shared the same helmet supplier - resulted in the German very sportingly lending Coulthard his spare helmet.

Coulthard was one of only three drivers to finish that year's race, ending up in 2nd place behind surprise victor Olivier Panis and ahead of Johnny Herbert in 3rd.