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Former F1 driver David Coulthard has revealed that he rejected a sensational switch to Ferrari after being offered “a number two contract”.
David Coulthard enjoyed much of his Formula 1 success with McLaren from 1996 to 2004, winning 13 races. He had the opportunity to move to Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher, but ultimately rejected it because he didn’t want to be a number two driver. He had a meeting with Jean Todt, Ferrari’s team boss at the time, where he was offered a contract that would require him to move over for Schumacher in certain situations. Coulthard believed in equal opportunity and didn’t want to sign anything that would compromise that. He credited Ron Dennis and McLaren for always providing him with equal opportunity throughout his nine years with the team.
