David Coulthard will retire by the end of the season:
"I would like to announce today my decision to retire from racing in Formula One at the end of this season," the statement read.
"I will remain actively involved in the sport as a consultant to Red Bull Racing focusing on testing and development of the cars. I have an open mind as to whether or not I will compete again in the future, in some other form of motorsport, so I am definitely not hanging up my helmet.
"My decision to retire was taken earlier in the year and is based on a desire to stop while I am still competitive and enjoying the immense challenge that grand prix driving represents. I also have the desire to look for new challenges within the sport.
"The decision to make this announcement at the British GP should be an obvious one for all to understand, as I have achieved two of my 13 F1 victories at Silverstone and I am a member of the British Racing Drivers' Club, which hosts this event.
"I am proud of my work at Red Bull Racing and will continue to race with the same focus until the last lap in Brazil.
Thereafter I will continue to help the team develop and move towards their ultimate goal of winning races."
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Mark Webber signs a new 1-year deal with Red Bull
"I am very happy to have signed up for another year with Red Bull Racing so early in the season," said Webber. "Continuing with Red Bull Racing for 2009 was a very easy decision for me to make.
"As far back as the middle of last year, it was very clear to me that I enjoyed working with the team, playing my part in its development and helping it move forward.
"So far this year, our reliability has improved and that's allowed us to exploit our performance.
"The progress the team has made in the last 10 months has been excellent and I am looking forward to carrying that momentum through to the end of the season."
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Rumor:
Vettel to move up to Red Bull
Bruno Senna to sign with Toro Rosso