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Coulthard concerned about the standard of new teams
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10 March 2010 @ 13:30 GMT - Ian de Beer Former F1 driver David Coulthard said he is worried about the standard of the three new F1 teams. The 38-year-old Scottish driver sympathised with Ferrari who criticised the new team concept. "Well, I have to admit, I have some sympathy with Ferrari's point of view. Formula one is not a finishing school. Either you come prepared, or prepare to fail. This is the pinnacle of world motor sport," Coulthard said. "It's no use them bleating about the fact that the goalposts moved after they joined under a budget cap. The Formula One Teams Association never signed up to that cap," he explained. Coulthard was less than impress with the way things went with the new teams especially US F1's failure to make it to the grid. Stefan GP's attempt to join the grid without and entry was another uncalled for issue. The takeover of the Campos by HRT even before a wheel was turned. |
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He says it has been a poor advertisement for F1. "Has the world gone mad? F1 is a dangerous sport at the best of times but asking teams to just turn up at practice on a Friday before a race is plain irresponsible," Coulthard said.
"Even if the new teams negotiate Bahrain without a hitch - and I hope they do - they will be miles off the pace. One of the most dangerous things you can do in F1 is to go slowly on the racing line," said Coulthard.