Monaco not my last chance, says Coulthard

DAVID COULTHARD insists his faltering title hopes do not hinge on him roaring to another famous victory in the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 32-year-old Scot, who has triumphed in Monte Carlo twice in the last three years, has slipped down the standings in recent races, after a promising start to the season.

Coulthard heads into the 61st run of the most prestigious and glamorous grand prix 17 points adrift of McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, and 15 behind Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher.

“As I live in Monaco, the race is like a second home Grand Prix for me, and it is also the event all drivers want to win, because of its global prestige.

“I have had the pleasure of securing two victories so hopefully I can make a hat-trick this weekend.”

Coulthard’s hopes of powering to glory in Monaco rest on how competitive the MP4-18, which had its first run-out in the south of France last weekend with reserve driver Alexander Wurz, turns out to be, following an inconclusive and troubled initial test.