Before the final race at the Hockenheim, Coulthard announced his retirement from motor racing, citing the reason to spend more time with his family and to concentrate on his co-commentary role with the BBC, as well as managing his off-track businesses.
Sebelum balapan terakhir di Hockenheim, Coulthard mengumumkan pengunduran dirinya dari balap mobil dengan alasan untuk menghabiskan lebih banyak waktu bersama keluarganya dan berkonsentrasi pada peran bersama rekannya dengan BBC serta mengelola bisnis off-tracknya.