David Coulthard acknowledges the danger of racing and confronts mortality while recalling a 1995 Silverstone crash that knocked him out and left him unafraid. Coulthard and Sir Jackie Stewart exchange candid anecdotes about lucky underpants, a leg-breaking crash, and Stewart's memories of The Beatles visiting Monaco and his friendship with George Harrison. Stewart praises Monte Carlo for its color, excitement, glamour, and the difficulty of the street circuit. The conversation takes place aboard the Explora II cruise ship moored close to the track during F1 weekend, blending luxury cruising with Grand Prix access.
"I had a crash at Silverstone in 1995 and got knocked out. I hit the barrier, which had wooden sleepers, and my head smashed the side of the cockpit. Turns out if I was ever killed in a Grand Prix, my final thoughts wouldn't be full of fear. It was a revelation. As far as I'm concerned, it wasn't a scary thing."
"Stewart is a big fan of the city-state: "The color! The excitement! Monte Carlo is more glamorous [than other races] but it's a very difficult race track." His enthusiasm is well placed, as this exchange is taking place aboard a ship in Monaco's harbor during F1 weekend, and I'm joined by other race fans who are enthralled by the honesty and intimacy of the conversation."
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