Engine change for Coulthard
David Coulthard will start the Canadian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, after his Red Bull Racing team have decided to change his engine ahead of today's race
Red Bull have confirmed the engine change to autosport.com, however the team spokesperson was unable to state why the change was necessary.
Coulthard qualified in 16th position, and his demotion to the back of the grid will move Williams driver Mark Webber one row higher.
Final grid for the Canadian Grand Prix:
1. Fernando Alonso Renault (M) 2. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault (M) 3. Kimi Raikkonen McLaren-Mercedes (M) 4. Jarno Trulli Toyota (B) 5. Michael Schumacher Ferrari (B) 6. Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth (B) 7. Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes (M) 8. Jenson Button Honda (M) 9. Rubens Barrichello Honda (M) 10. Felipe Massa Ferrari (B) 11. Jacques Villeneuve BMW-Sauber (M) 12. Christian Klien Red Bull-Ferrari (M) 13. Nick Heidfeld BMW-Sauber (M) 14. Ralf Schumacher Toyota (B) 15. Vitantonio Liuzzi Toro Rosso-Cosworth (M) 16. Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth (B) 17. Scott Speed Toro Rosso-Cosworth (M) 18. Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota (B) 19. Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota (B) 20. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda (B) 21. Franck Montagny Super Aguri-Honda (B) 22. David Coulthard Red Bull-Ferrari (M)
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