Where Is David Coulthard From Channel 4 And Why Is He Not Commentating F1 Today?

It's been 8 years that David Coulthard has been working for Channel 4 as a presenter. His sudden absence from the show today was quite unexpected.

After retiring from Formula One, Coulthard worked as a consultant for Red Bull and then became a commentator and analyst for the BBC's Formula One coverage. In 2010, he returned to active racing by joining Mücke Motorsport in the DTM (German Tourenwagen Masters), and he retired at the conclusion of 2012.

Coulthard has also competed in the Race of Champions, coming in second place in the Drivers' Cup in 2008 and winning it in 2014 and 2018. Since Channel 4 took over the BBC's terrestrial television rights in 2016, he has worked as a pundit and analyst for them.

Hence, his sabbatical from the particular show has concerned audiences about the possibilities. Many people are talking about his health situation while others are speculating he might have taken leave due to his personal issues. 

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David Coulthard not commentating today was out of the blue and the public has not been informed regarding the same. Earlier, the sports pundit used to inform through the channel, every time he was unable to host the show. 

As a result, people are more bothered this time. It is obvious when the public likes a television personality on a personal level, his wellness does matter and he/she is like a family to the public. 

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David Coulthard has an estimated net worth of $80 million. 

Coulthard has resided in Monaco for a while and has properties in London, Belgium, and Switzerland. He owns multiple luxury hotels in the United Kingdom and was previously the proprietor of the Columbus Hotel Monaco in Fontvieille, Monaco.

He participated in the Formula Ford Championship and the Formula 3000 series in the United Kingdom. In 1994, he began his career in Formula One. From 1994 until 2008, Coulthard raced for Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull in the Formula One World Championship.

Further, David had 13 victories and 12 pole positions in his career. The 1995 Portuguese Grand Prix was his first victory, and the 2003 Australian Grand Prix was his last. After that, he worked as a consultant for Red Bull as a BBC pundit. In 2016, he joined Channel 4 as a pundit and analyst.