Fabian Coulthard
Fabian Coulthard | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fabian Coulthard July 28, 1982 Burnley, England |
| Occupation | Professional race driver |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Competing in the Repco Supercars Championship |
Fabian "Fabs" Coulthard (born 28 July 1982) is a professional race driver from New Zealand currently participating in the Repco Supercars Championship. In 2023, he is scheduled to act as an endurance co-driver alongside Nick Percat for Walkinshaw Andretti United. Coulthard is related as a second cousin to former Formula One competitor David Coulthard.
Early career
Originally from Burnley, England, and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Coulthard started his motorsport journey in karting before moving up to Formula Ford. During the 2002 Australian Grand Prix support events, he captured the Alan Jones Trophy by securing two victories and a runner-up finish. Additionally, he claimed the title in the 2001/2002 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship. While competing in the UK, he raced in British Formula Renault alongside future Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton. Financial limitations prompted his return to Australia, where he finished third and was recognized as the best rookie in the 2004 Australian Carrera Cup Championship, then went on to win the championship in 2005.
Supercars Championship
Coulthard joined Paul Morris Motorsport in 2006, sharing driving duties with Alan Gurr and Steve Ellery. In 2007, he piloted the older VZ Commodore model but chose to withdraw after the Bathurst event to concentrate on plans for 2008.
Paul Cruickshank Racing
The 2008 season marked a breakthrough for Coulthard with Paul Cruickshank Racing, where he drove a Ford Falcon (BF). He achieved six top-ten finishes, including fifth place at Hamilton, New Zealand, concluding the year ranked 13th overall.
Returning to PCR in 2009 with a new Ford Falcon (FG), Coulthard earned his inaugural V8 Supercars podium by finishing third at the 2009 Falken Tasmania Challenge and ended the season in 16th position.
Walkinshaw Racing
In 2010, Coulthard signed with Walkinshaw Racing, partnering with the Holden Racing Team. During the 2010 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, he endured a severe accident caused by tyre failure, resulting in six rolls; fortunately, he avoided major injuries. His top results that year included seventh place at the 2010 Clipsal 500, eighth at the Falken Tasmania Challenge, and fifth at the Sydney Telstra 500.
He remained with Walkinshaw Racing for the 2011 season, driving car No. 61 for the Bundaberg Racing Team VE Commodore.
Brad Jones Racing
Coulthard transferred to Brad Jones Racing in 2012. He recorded his first V8 Supercars victory at Symmons Plains in 2013 and added two more wins along with nine podium finishes to secure sixth place in the championship standings.
The following year featured one win and five podium appearances, culminating in an eighth-place championship finish. In 2015, he commenced strongly with a podium and a victory at the Clipsal 500, followed by seven additional podiums, ending seventh overall.
DJR Team Penske
After concluding his tenure at Brad Jones Racing post-2015, Coulthard joined DJR Team Penske, which expanded back to a two-car operation after running a single car during that season. He finished twelfth in the championship that year. In 2017, Coulthard achieved four race victories and attained a career-best third place in the overall championship rankings.
Summary of career
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- Supercars Championship drivers
- German Formula Renault 2.0 drivers
- British Formula Renault 2.0 drivers
- English racing drivers
- New Zealand racing drivers
- 1982 births
- Living people
- Formula Ford drivers
- Sportspeople from Burnley
- Racing drivers from Auckland
- Naturalised citizens of New Zealand
- New Zealand people of Scottish descent
- Porsche Supercup drivers
- V8SuperTourer drivers
- People educated at Rangitoto College
- Manor Motorsport drivers
- Team Penske drivers
- Dick Johnson Racing drivers
- Andretti Autosport drivers
- United Autosports drivers
- Porsche Carrera Cup Australia drivers
- TCR Australia Touring Car Series drivers