barrichello in china gp 2009
Rubens Barrichello has confirmed that he will definitely be racing in Formula 1 next season and says that he is currently holding talks with his current employers Brawn GP and also with the Williams team.
He denied reports that he had already signed for Williams but was ‘privelleged’ to be in this position where he is able to choose the best package for the coming season, accepting that it may be his last in F1.
“Today I feel very honoured that there are teams trying (for me), that there are teams I’m talking to and that my situation is a lot better than for some time. I’m at a very privileged stage of my career in being able to choose the car in which I’ll compete. I very much want a competitive car for next season. It’s my best season and the start of reaping things I sowed in the past.” said the Brazilian driver.
In taking over the Honda team Brawn GP not only saved Barrichello and Jenson Button from an uncertain future in the sport but has given both drivers a renaissance in their careers. Both drivers benefited from the early season performance of the Brawn car with Button taking full advantage but faltering as the other teams on the grid have caught up.
Barrichello meanwhile, upset early on by what he saw as favouritism towards Button, has stuck to his task and witnessed some of the best performances of his career.
While Button still remains favourite to win the Championship, Barrichello will take heart form recent races where he has outpaced his team mate. The Brazilian is 14 points behind Button and will, without any doubt fancy his own chances.
Of course Sebastian Vettel may have other ideas, but that’s another story.
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