David Coulthard lifts lid on soaring junior racing costs with £8million claim

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has shed light on the financial realities of joining the F1 grid in 2026, estimating an eye-watering £8million price tag to fund a junior career. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner broke down the financial ladder that junior drivers face today. "If ...