Hot Seat
with David Coulthard - McLaren.
F1 Racing, February 1997.

Q: Did you enjoy being bald?
A: I did! I enjoyed not having to brush my hair. My girlfriend Andrea didn't like it and nor did my mother. I'm probably better-looking with hair, but I'm not at all nervous now about going bald.

Q: Will you be the top British driver this year?
A: Damon is probably going to be out of the running, behind Eddie Irvine and myself. Last year, sometimes I finished in front of Eddie, other times he finished in front of me. I'd like to be the top Brit, but we'll have to wait and see.

Q: What did you do for Hogmanay?
A: I was with some friends in a villa in Switzerland, which was only the second time I've not been Scotland for New Year. It was just to try something different.

Q: Is there anything you dislike about Monaco?
A: Not having a garden or garage. But I like living their because, as I come from a village, it's nice to be able to nip places rather than having to drive forever, which I can do.

Q: What is your one great luxury?
A: Having the ability to travel, which comes from having the finances to do it.

Q: Who do you most admire in F1?
A: Sid Watkins. He's an amazing guy, especially the way he can talk so matter-of-factly about the job he does.

Q: Do you have a favourite comedian?
A: Billy Connolly, of course!