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David Coulthard reveals why he turned down the chance to join the new Top Gear

Published 18:03 12 Mar 2016 GMT

Kevin Beirne
David Coulthard reveals why he turned down the chance to join the new Top Gear

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David Coulthard has revealed why he rejected the chance to become part of the all-new Top Gear.

The former Formula One driver was set to join the new line-up of presenters for the BBC show, but opted to turn it down when Channel 4 asked him to front their F1 coverage. Speaking to Alan Carr, Coulthard said: "I was being lined up for it because Formula One used to be on the BBC, before Channel 4 pulled a blinder. "I love Formula One. I love car racing so I just couldn't not be part of this new opportunity." Coulthard will work alongside the likes of presenter Steve Jones and fellow ex-F1 driver Mark Webber on the new show. https://twitter.com/C4F1/status/707141619078844416

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