Dc: I Won't Quit After '06

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DC: I WON'T QUIT AFTER '06

ITV

David Coulthard has ruled out quitting Formula 1 at the end of next season and refuted speculation that he was planning a switch to the pit wall after 2006.

The Scot said in his column in the Daily Record that he had no thoughts of hanging up his helmet in the near future and intends to race on for as long as he is capable.

"I want to make it clear that I do not expect 2006 to be my last year in F1 as some of the papers said in China," he said.

"That all came because Red Bull said, even when I stopped, there would be a management place for me.

"I'm not even thinking about that now. I am a racer and I believe I still have the talent to win.

"If you ask if I still have the courage, the motivation to be at the top, the answer is yes."

The Scottish star enjoyed a rejuvenating season in 2005.

He justified his decision to sign up to the brand new Red Bull squad, after he was dropped by McLaren, with several giant-killing points finishes during the year.

And Coulthard says he fully expects next season to be even better.

"For me, 2005 was an invigorating year," he said.

"I showed people I still have what it takes.

"We picked up a lot of points and next year we can pick up even more. This year we were seventh.

"In 2006, fourth is the aim."

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good positive approach.

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yeah i agree with you. good approach it is

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DC: I WON'T QUIT AFTER '06

ITV

David Coulthard has ruled out quitting Formula 1 at the end of next season and refuted speculation that he was planning a switch to the pit wall after 2006.

The Scot said in his column in the Daily Record that he had no thoughts of hanging up his helmet in the near future and intends to race on for as long as he is capable.

"I want to make it clear that I do not expect 2006 to be my last year in F1 as some of the papers said in China," he said.

"That all came because Red Bull said, even when I stopped, there would be a management place for me.

"I'm not even thinking about that now. I am a racer and I believe I still have the talent to win.

"If you ask if I still have the courage, the motivation to be at the top, the answer is yes."

The Scottish star enjoyed a rejuvenating season in 2005.

He justified his decision to sign up to the brand new Red Bull squad, after he was dropped by McLaren, with several giant-killing points finishes during the year.

And Coulthard says he fully expects next season to be even better.

"For me, 2005 was an invigorating year," he said.

"I showed people I still have what it takes.

"We picked up a lot of points and next year we can pick up even more. This year we were seventh.

"In 2006, fourth is the aim."

Speculation, however, is near unanimous that Jani, born in Switzerland, will support Coulthard and Klien as the 'Friday' driver in the senior team.

But it remains possible that Jani, who raced in the GP2 category in 2005, is - like Speed and Liuzzi - a candidate to race for the ex-Minardi team.

''Of course I am pleased about this opportunity,'' Jani - a former Sauber tester - said on Thursday. ''Now I can concentrate on F1 next year.

''Naturally I hope I get to race sooner rather than later, but sometimes in life it is necessary to be patient.''

Jani said he remembers, as a boy in front of the TV, watching David Coulthard race in F1 for Williams and McLaren.

''Now I'll be his teammate,'' he grinned. ''I am convinced that I will learn a lot from him.''

Does he still want to race ??