Coulthard to Become Full-Time BBC F1 Commentator?

Former Formula One driver David Coulthard is yet to confirm the recent reports according to which he will become a full-time commentator for British F1 broadcaster BBC in 2011. Recent rumors have hinted that the 39-year old is on his way to replacing Martin Brundle's current sidekick Jonathan Legard for the upcoming campaign.

The rumor was immediately welcomed with plenty of enthusiasm from the British racing fans, as this would actually be a “promotion” of some kind for DC. The former Williams, McLaren and Red Bull F1 racer has spent the last couple of seasons being a trackside pundit for the BBC's live coverage along with Eddie Jordan, so he's no stranger from the broadcasting world.

However, during the 2010 campaign, DC also performed admirably in the DTM series, in parallel to his BBC commitments. The Scottish racer decided to return to racing in the famous German championship and signed a one-year deal with Mercedes-Benz, for whom he scored his first point in the last round of the season.

While pushing for a second consecutive campaign in the aforementioned series, Coulthard seems to be pretty wanted as a full-time commentator alongside his former manager and fellow ex-F1 racer Martin Brundle. Some reports even suggested that it is in fact Brundle who wants DC in the commentary box.

“I've had talks about what I could be doing within the show. They are finalizing things,” Coulthard was quoted as saying by The Sun tabloid, something that could be easily translated by “It could happen.” Additionally, a spokesman for the BBC admitted that the British broadcaster is “still looking at (our) lineup” for 2011.