David Coulthard

Jason Plato vs David Coulthard in the Red Bull F1 simulator – Click above to watch video after the jump

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – Click above to watch video after the jump

Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell tries to outdo David Coulthard in the SLS AMG – Click above to watch video after the jump

David Coulthard drives the SLS E-Cell – Click above to view the video after the jump

Formula One drivers have a relatively short career span. Sure, they're starting younger and younger, but few driving aces extend their careers beyond their early thirties, if that long. David Coulthard is one notable exception, retiring after 15 consecutive seasons in F1 at "the ripe old age" of 37.

Click above for high-res gallery from the 2008 Race of Champions

Remember how excited we got when rumors started flying about the short-list of candidates to host NBC's version of Top Gear? Well, the BBC's original version isn't about to change any time soon, but another motor-related program is coming to the Beeb, and racing fans over on the British Isles have been getting all hot and bothered as the BBC has won the contract to broadcast Formula One grands prix. And it's sure to be a star-studded cast.

Click above for a stunning high-res gallery of D.C.'s 2008 highlights.

Red Bull Racing has apparently sold Christian Klien's seat to Dutch racer and Red Bull test driver Robert Doornbos (right). According to F1Racing.net, Doornbos' sponsor Muermans will pay more than $19 million to put their man in the seat currently held by Red Bull protege Klien, which is an all-time record for a paid drive in Formula 1.