Rubens Barrichello

Now here's a driver who polarises opinion. A really nice bloke or a bitter man who should have grown a pair at Ferrari instead of bitching about it after he left. The most experienced driver ever in F1 but now, perhaps, past his sell by date? A brilliant car sorter who helped Jenson Button realise his title ambitions at Brawn or someone who failed to take an opportunity when it came his way?

Rubens Barrichello:

314 GP starts
11 wins (No. 25 in the list of GP winners - ahead of Ronnie Petersen but behind Alan Jones)
14 poles
17 fastest laps

Everyone's favourite No.2? The best choice Williams could could have made to lead there team or would they be better off without him?

 

[Lewywo4]

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To be honest I think I'd be well chuffed if Rubens went over to the U.S and stuck it too em

To be honest I think I'd be well chuffed if Rubens went over to the U.S and stuck it too em

That's funny.......I felt the same way about Nigel when he came over here to race in the Indycar series, and even though being a big fan of Mario.

 

[FB]

Rubens to test an Indycar

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/7458472/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Mario Andretti tweeted earlier that he would love to see Rubens Stateside.

 

[Clinton]

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/s...ens-barrichello-seeking-sponsors-indycar-move

The Brazilian, who will turn 40 in May, said it's still an option to participate only on the road and street circuits.

"The possibility still exists," he said. "But I don't think I would feel good to be back in Brazil watching these races from TV. I would feel better being there, taking the risk and having fun."

Plus, he said he would enjoy having to learn all the tricks needed to do well on ovals.

"It would be a great challenge," Barrichello said. "I've been racing 19 years in F1, but this would be something I would have to do without any experience. It would be fascinating."

 

[Jos the Boss]

First time in 20 years Barrichello hasn't been at a test

 

[Lewywo4]

It seems as though, Emerson Fittipaldi has warned Rubens about the danger of American oval racing, when he said, " today Indy is different to when I drove the risk is higher, but it is a risk that he knows he will need to take. "

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-rubens-barrichello-to-announce-plans-next-week

 

[siffert_fan]

I don't know what would lead Emmo to that conclusion. The cars, especially the new model, are safer than when he raced. Plus the wall has been modified to make it less lethal as well.

 

[Galahad]

The only things that might be less safe are the drivers.

 

[KekeTheKing]

It's a go for Rubinho in the IRL. Joe Saward is reporting that he'll be doing a full season for KV Racing.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/rubens-lands-in-indycar/

I am thrilled about this. Can't wait to see how Rubens stacks up against Franchitti and Castroneves. Indy needed a good story like this one.

 

[gethinceri]

Sweet, go Rubinho!

 

[ExtremeNinja]

If he goes to Indycar, I would predict him to be a driver safety ambassador within 1 year.

 

[Cookinflatsix]

It seems as though, Emerson Fittipaldi has warned Rubens about the danger of American oval racing,

I remember when Mansell went over there and everyone was like 'he will damage himself' , 'its real dangerous for an F1 driver', 'Ovals with concrete walls are hard compared to dainty F1 with its off camber corners and chicanes'

Nigel fairly wasted them all and won the whole thing, I am sure Rubinho and his experience will be ok

 

[Galahad]

Nigel DID damage himself!

Anyway, hurrah for Rubens. With a new car for everyone he could upset the established teams, at least on the road courses.

 

[FB]

Nigel DID damage himself!

As did Emmo, Nelson Piquet snr and a whole host of other drivers. I wish Rubens well and hope nothing untoward happens to him, he's too nice a bloke.

 

[KekeTheKing]

The 2012 IRL Schedule is very Road/Street course heavy. There are only 3 proper Super Speedway races.

 

[Fenderman]

Wishing Rubens lots of luck. He isn't "too old" in State-side racing terms so shouldn't have to put up with negative ageist crap from the pundits and media. He can just get on with the job.

 

[Lewywo4]

The 2012 IRL Schedule is very Road/Street course heavy. There are only 3 proper Super Speedway races.

GOOD!!!

 

[Lewywo4]

I'm not a big fan of the IRL, the only races that I watch are the Indy 500, and the race at Road America, which is my favorite track here in the states. I definitely will follow the series now more intently, because of Rubins involvement!

 

[Viscount]

Rubens in his element.

 

[Viscount]

I hope Barrichello's IndyCar career continues to go well, but at the Indy 500 he was driving with "a little more downforce than most, to make sure [he] was comfortable and safe", which would presumably also make him slightly slower than the rest. Now I can kind of understand that given the dangers of ovals, it being Barrichello's first oval race and wanting to race in the notorious Indy 500, but if you're not willing to risk pushing to the car's maximum potential perhaps you shouldn't be racing there and just don't do ovals.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-...d-to-be-rookie-of-the-year/?forceDesktop=true

 

[RasputinLives]

He did just win Rookie of The year though which is funny at his age!