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Post subject: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM  Posted: 17:09 Sunday 7th February 2010 |
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Just got this off the web..... 25th of January 2010 | 11:17 GMT | Ovidiu Panzariu David Coulthard Confirms DTM Test with Mercedes STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Text size - + * DC: They organized a day of testing in the DTM * Coulthard was an official Merc driver for McLaren in F1 * He may step into the DTM Series next season  David Coulthard might enter the DTM Series upcoming season, as the Scottish driver is reportedly on his way to doing a testing session with Mercedes-Benz prior to the start of the 2010 programme. DC was rumored to be considering the switch to DTM for 2010, but it was only now that he confirmed he'll test for the German manufacturer in the next few weeks.
Although he didn't reveal the exact date on which he is scheduled to take the wheel of an AMG Mercedes C-Klasse (also, we don't know is he will test a one-year old car or the new 2010 machinery), Coulthard made it very clear that the testing idea was all Mercedes'.
“The guys at Mercedes, with whom I have long been friends, have organized for me a day of (DTM) testing,” said DC, who has been a Mercedes works driver in the Formula One Championship for no less than 9 years, prior to his switch to Red Bull Racing.
Coulthard has driven for McLaren Mercedes since 1996 and until 2004, when he was ousted to make room for Juan Pablo Montoya. From that point on, he was a valuable asset to Red Bull's new F1 team, for whom he worked as a driver (2005-2008) and as a consultant (2008-present).
In parallel with his Red Bull commitments, DC is also a commentator for the broadcaster of Formula One in the UK, BBC. He actually renewed his deal with the British company for the 2010 season also, which makes his DTM programme (if any) less probable.
Nevertheless, the Scottish veteran will do the testing session, even if only for fun. For now, he is enjoying his time at the world cup ski races at Kitzbuhel, in Austria.
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 20:07 Saturday 3rd April 2010 |
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It's now official - DC will be racing in DTM this season for Mercedes and he will still be commentating for the BBC as the two seasons dovetail together perfectly....... 
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 23:29 Saturday 3rd April 2010 |
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 23:09 Sunday 25th April 2010 |
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He's driving a two-year old car..... Qualified 17th on the grid out of 18 and finished 12th in the race..... Not bad but room for improvement... 
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 20:25 Saturday 22nd May 2010 |
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Some improvement at Valencia...... DC got through to Q2 and Qualified 14th so a 7th row start.... Better, hope the race goes well and he moves up through the field
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 17:04 Sunday 6th June 2010 |
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Big step up - DC through to Q3 and qualified 8th overall - Good effort  
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 22:49 Sunday 6th June 2010 |
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DC out on lap three - got caught up in someone else's accident....... If the guy didn't have bad luck he would have no luck at all........   
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Post subject: Re: DC may drive for Mercedes in DTM Posted: 11:06 Tuesday 8th June 2010 |
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Great quali from DC there. Really interesting interview with him on Autosport. He seems so relaxed just saying if the DTM switch works then great if not then fair enough. Great way to relieve any pressure (perceived or not). http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84175
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