{"id":152139,"date":"2025-11-25T01:59:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T01:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/152139\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T01:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T01:59:16","slug":"david-coulthard-to-thrill-fans-at-the-2025-bp-adelaide-grand-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/152139\/","title":{"rendered":"David Coulthard to thrill fans at the 2025 bp Adelaide Grand Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764035952_988_SI202410060538.jpg\" alt=\"David Coulthard to thrill fans at the 2025 bp Adelaide Grand Final\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Coulthard performs at the Red Bull Showrun. Image: Craig Kolesky.<\/p>\n<p>In a spectacular first for the new era of the event, Coulthard will unleash the screaming power of the Oracle Red Bull Formula 1 car on the track to celebrate 40 years of the iconic Adelaide Street Circuit.<\/p>\n<p>During his first Australian Grand Prix at the final Adelaide race in 1995, Coulthard famously led before crashing out in pit lane, however the Scottish star went on to have a successful Formula 1 career accumulating 62 podium finishes and 535 championship points.<\/p>\n<p>From his 14-year career, Coulthard became one of the sport\u2019s most respected and recognised figures, now a Formula 1 commentator and a global ambassador for Oracle Red Bull Racing.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside Coulthard, former Red Bull F1 Driver Scott Speed will also make the trip to South Australia for an impressive line-up of Oracle Red Bull Racing\u2019s on-track programme at the bp Adelaide Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>American Speed, known for racing across multiple motorsport disciplines, including NASCAR, Rallycross, and a two-year stint in F1 with Toro Rosso, will pilot the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1 car which joins its sister team for more thrilling on-track action.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can witness the ORBR and VCARB F1 cars at speed twice daily across the four-day event with the highlight being a speed comparison, pitting them against iconic motorsport and road cars.<\/p>\n<p>In the pit lane, the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage will serve as the central base between the on-track action, featuring mechanics from the Milton Keynes team.<\/p>\n<p>Those with Paddock Passes or Pit Lane Walks will have exclusive access to view the front and back of the ORBR Garage, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the 300 km\/h world-class piece of engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Coulthard will be available for autographs at exclusive signing sessions on the Thursday and Friday of the event.<\/p>\n<p>bp Adelaide Grand Final Chief Executive, Mark Warren said the event continues to raise the bar: \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to welcome Formula 1 legend David Coulthard and cross-disciplinary motorsport specialist Scott Speed to Australia\u2019s largest domestic motorsport event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach year, we aim to elevate the fan experience and the 40th anniversary of the Adelaide Street Circuit has provided an unforgettable opportunity to showcase our Formula 1 history with international drivers and modern cars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Formula 1 legend Coulthard spoke of the allure of the Adelaide motorsport scene, \u201cAdelaide has an incredible motorsport passion, you can feel it from the moment you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Adelaide Street Circuit was my first Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and I\u2019m excited to bring that same magic to this iconic event with Oracle Red Bull Racing for a special anniversary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>American motorsport multi-disciplinarian Speed said, \u201cAdelaide has a legendary place in motorsport history, with some of the best fans in the world. There\u2019s nothing like the power and precision of a Formula 1 car, it\u2019s going to be an incredible show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale for the bp Adelaide Grand Final 27-30 November at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com.au\/adelaidegrandfinal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speedcafe has a paid partnership with the bp Adelaide Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>  <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/289522\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/a\/289522\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"David Coulthard performs at the Red Bull Showrun. Image: Craig Kolesky. 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