F1 star David Coulthard to perform for Red Bull F1 Showrun

Formula One veteran David Coulthard would be seen in action when he takes to the wheels of the F1 car at the picturesque Hussain Sagar Lake, here tomorrow.
In 2011, the Infiniti Red Bull Racing had set a world record by driving on the highest motorable road in Khardung-la in Kashmir. The same year, Daniel Ricciardo drove the car down the iconic boulevard of Rajpath in Delhi.
Coulthard, the 13-time Grand Prix winner, had taken the car for a spin on Sea Link in Mumbai in 2009.
"I am delighted to be here. When I knew that there is an opportunity to be in India, I was hands up to come here and enjoy the event. We started here (F1 racing), which in the meantime, is not happening here. I am hopeful, we can be back again. India is a huge economy, huge population," he said at a 'Meet and Greet session' with him this evening.

He said he had a look at the Tank Bund Road, where the F1 Showrun takes place tomorrow, and that the "track looked good".
Coulthard had the audience in peals of laughter as he felt that driving on Indian roads is difficult with the need to honk frequently.

Recalling his glorious career, he said superior levels of concentration and physical fitness are needed for Formula One drivers.
"The driver tends to be strong. You are completely covered and also sweating," he said.
The drivers need to be light, but strong and visualization and meditation form part of preparation, though different drivers use different techniques, he said.

He appreciated the advancements in technology in operating F1 cars and also pointed out that Indian engineers played significant role in designing them.
Asked about the competition between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, he said it would be an interesting contest as both are world champions.
"Both (are) highly skilled drivers. Sebastian was product of young drivers programme. We are going to see them racing. I think it's interesting," he said.
Asked for his take on F1 coming back to India, he expressed disappointment over F1 not taking place as it should have been.
"I am disappointed that we dropped the way. It's always like, we came to India, may be, a bit too early. Because, there is some procedural hiccups that we go to other countries. But, fantastic facilities, willing audience. But, just smooth transition to race track. Hopefully, we will be back some time in future," he said.