Coulthard has mixed feelings over record bid

David Coulthard will become the highest British points scorer in Formula One history if he can take three points in today's Malaysian Grand Prix. It is a record that would prompt mixed feelings for the 34-year-old, who has conceded his hopes of winning...

David Coulthard will become the highest British points scorer in Formula One history if he can take three points in today's Malaysian Grand Prix.

It is a record that would prompt mixed feelings for the 34-year-old, who has conceded his hopes of winning a world title have faded with his move from McLaren to newcomers Red Bull.

"What do you have when you reflect on your career? Statistics," Coulthard said yesterday. "And the ultimate statistic is the world championship.

"The reality as it stands is the best I will achieve is second in the world championship to (Ferrari's) Michael (Schumacher in 2001)."

Coulthard stormed to fourth in his Red Bull debut at the season opener in Melbourne to give himself an outside chance of overtaking Mansell's points total in steamy Sepang.

The Scot has accumulated 480 points from 176 races since making his F1 debut for Williams in 1994.

He has won 13 grands prix - more than a number of former world champions. Mansell took part in 187 races and won the 1992 world title with Williams.

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