Coulthard Rues Low-Key McLaren Exit

David Coulthard endured a low-key exit from the McLaren team after a disappointing performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Scot Coulthard, without a drive for next season, was competing in a record-breaking 150th race for the McLaren team but had a difficult Grand Prix after making contact with another car at the start of the event.

"A disappointing outcome of the weekend and a difficult race. I lost a lot of places in the first couple of corners with cars pushing, touching and wheels banging," Coulthard said.

"It took me a few laps to feel comfortable with the dry Michelin tyres as it was quite slippery out there. "Once everything had settled down I was too far back to really make an impact."

It was the first time that Coulthard has completed a Formula One season without finishing on the podium since he joined McLaren in 1996.

"I want to thank the boys both at the track and back at base for all the efforts and hard work during the past nine years," he added.

"It's an emotional moment to say goodbye to the team after all this time, and the memories I will be taking with me will be of my 12 victories, 51 podiums and 412 points that we have achieved while working together."