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Barrichello still wants F1 return despite IndyCar test
ESPNF1 Staff
January 30, 2012
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Rubens Barrichello has confirmed he is considering a switch to IndyCar this season, but insists he has not yet given up on his Formula One career.
Barrichello has been replaced by Bruno Senna at Williams this year and will test an IndyCar at Sebring this week. However, he has also promised his wife, Silvana, that he will not race on oval circuits in the USA due to the inherent dangers.
"I have no contract with anybody so there's nothing stopping me doing it," Barrichello told the O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper. "I'm doing it with my mind wide open. If I can get the passion with that car that I have always had when I am driving, then why not? I love racing."
Asked about the dangers of ovals, he added: "It's true and it's an important issue to be resolved. But before I think about it, first I have to know the car. There is always the possibility of running the season but not the ones on the ovals."
But Barrichello's main aim is to return to F1.
"The dream of competing in my twentieth season is still very much alive. You never know," he insisted. "Sometimes things change for all sorts of reasons and someone calls up your speed and experience. Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher came back, so there's no reason I could not as well.
"The reason I am not staying with Williams is not about the driving. Frank called me personally and began by saying they had decided to sign another driver. It is known that Williams is having difficulties with their budget and they had to choose an option more in line with their needs. That's understandable.
"Bruno called me and he was almost upset so I told him to stop it, we're friends. I wished him all the best. I said that my dispute was with Williams, not with him. Let's see how they [Senna and Pastor Maldonado] go with the problem of being inexperienced and developing the car, but in his favour the engineers have told me they will have a better car than I had last year. If they have the money, Williams can develop."
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F1 drivers are so full of themselves.
Posted byyea hopfully someone gets sacked and barrichello steps in
Posted byBarichello cannot compare himself to Michael and Kimi, both are world champions ... and Michael is definitely on a different level ... Michael can retire again and return after 5 years and will still get a drive - whether his talent is still there or simply using his name to promote the team and sponsors will earn him a ride ... Barichello??? i don't think so, he'll have to be a pay-driver to get a ride back to F1
Posted byBarichello is experienced right, but he is not good with setting up the car so his experience is what? I believe Rubens loves th f1 circus though, and he has the financial backing to be able to take the seat from a younger more talented driver in years to come still.
Posted byRubens, I can understand you not wanting to run on ALL ovals in Indy because they are dangerous, but you shouldn't race IndyCars if you aren't going to run in the Indy 500. That is the race that made those cars famous, and somewhat iconic.
Posted by"Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher came back, so there's no reason I could not as well. " Sorry Rubens, for all your experience and talent you also not a multiple world champion which is why they were both brought back. The story would be completely different had you won the championship at Brawn.
Posted byI hope Rubens will be back someday.the old guy is an example of his love of racing.
Posted bywould 100 million get ME a seat at williams?????
Posted byAt least he's acting his age, with maturity and all. Shame he got left without a drive, but he hasn't been exceptional lately, so not too surprising.
Posted byWe're all cheering for you Rubens, hope to see you back in F1 soon!