Four accidents, three races, two drivers - one verdict: David Coulthard and Sebastian Vettel are proving to be Formula 1’s worst drivers. Both drivers are displaying a penchant for first lap tussling that seems more suited for NASCAR while Coulthard has developed a rear blindspot that would bring a smile to almost any insurance agents face.

Coulthard has at least completed a race distance but Vettel has officially completed the fewest laps of anyone in F1 - hardly the mark of a future superstar. Both drivers will have to get back on form when the circus arrives in Spain in three weeks. It’s increasingly likely that Coulthard is racing his last season but needn’t embarrass himself with silly - and avoidable crashes.

Vettel is still touted as the, “Next One” with BMW and Ferrari both considering the German. That said, he can’t rest on one impressive race result from 2007 (China) and a solid qualifying effort (9th) in Australia this season.

It will be interesting to watch how both perform in Spain, especially if their teammates pick up more points and they fail to score.

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