Red Bull Racing take donuts to a whole new level

No doubt spurred on by the minor controversy and official sanction following Sebastian Vettel’s post-race donuts at the Indian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing has given the FIA a big f-you by sending David Coulthard to the to the helipad of the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai to indulge in the art donutting.

Red Bull says their ‘Seven star spin’ was part of their world championship celebrations and we reckon this is one of their coolest stunts yet. The helipad is 210 metres above sea level and Coulthard had a 24 metre diameter to work within. We suspect his motivation not to stuff up was higher than his altitude.

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[Pics: Red Bull/Getty Images | Thanks to Ryan for the tip]

Infiniti Red Bull Racing celebrates in style on Burj Al Arab helipad

• Celebration in Dubai after clinching fourth consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – To celebrate winning the Formula One Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for the fourth consecutive year, Infiniti Red Bull Racing ran one of its Formula One cars at one of the most recognised locations on earth.

Perched 210 metres above the sea, on a helipad 24 metres wide, Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s 750bhp Formula One car became the first to run on the Burj Al Arab helipad. Usually reserved for on-track use, the car was involved in a spectacular show of burning rubber and tyre smoke, against a stunning backdrop of the Arabian Gulf, overlooking scenic views of Dubai’s impressive skyline.

Seconds after completing donuts in the car, David Coulthard stepped out of the cockpit and said: “That was a lot of fun. When Red Bull first suggested the idea to me I said ‘why not?’. I like getting involved with anything that pushes the boundaries and it’s what Red Bull stands for. I think this will produce fantastic, iconic shots in an amazing town and I’m really privileged to be part of it.”