Fabian "Fabs" Coulthard was born on 28 July 1982 and is a British-born New Zealand professional race car driver, currently competing in the Repco Supercars Championship, who will drive as an endurance co-driver for Nick Percat with Walkinshaw Andretti United.
13 Facts About Fabian Coulthard
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Fabian Coulthard started his career in karts before moving into Formula Ford.
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Fabian Coulthard competed in the Formula Ford support races at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix, winning the Alan Jones Trophy with two wins and a second place in the three races.
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In 2006 Fabian Coulthard signed to drive with Paul Morris Motorsport, he shared a car with Alan Gurr and Steve Ellery.
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Fabian Coulthard returned to drive the older model VZ Commodore for the same team in 2007, before stepping out after Bathurst to concentrate on his 2008 plans.
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Fabian Coulthard enjoyed a breakout season in 2008 driving for Paul Cruickshank Racing.
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At Symmons Plains Raceway Fabian Coulthard broke through for his first podium result in V8 Supercars, finishing third at the 2009 Falken Tasmania Challenge and finished the season in another consistent 16th in the championship.
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In 2011, Fabian Coulthard continued racing with Walkinshaw Racing, driving the No 61 Bundaberg Racing Team VE Commodore.
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Fabian Coulthard won his first V8 Supercars race at the Symmons Plains event in 2013, he went on to win a further two races and scored nine podium finishes that year.
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In 2015, Fabian Coulthard opened the year strong, with a podium in the first race at the Clipsal 500 and a win in the second.
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Fabian Coulthard went on to score another seven podiums in the year, placing seventh in the championship.
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Fabian Coulthard left Brad Jones Racing at the end of the 2015 season to sign with DJR Team Penske, returning to a two-car squad after running only a single car in 2015.
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Fabian Coulthard went on to place 12th in the championship.