First of thirteen

In 1995, David Coulthard joined Williams alongside Damon Hill. He was optimistic at the start of the season, saying: “I’d like to think I can win a Grand Prix this year.”

For the Portuguese Grand Prix, on the Estoril circuit, Williams introduced a revised version of their car, the Williams FW17B. Coulthard took pole position and led a majority of the race to take his first Formula One race victory in style.

He took the checkered flag ahead of the two title contenders: Michael Schumacher (Benetton) and his team-mate Damon Hill. Coulthard finished the season third in the Drivers’ Championship, behind Schumacher and Hill, helping Williams secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship.

It was the start of a brilliant career for DC who won 13 Grand Prix, 62 podiums, 12 pole positions and 535 career points across 15 seasons in Formula One.