Barrichello charges Brawn

For Rubens Barrichello, Ross Brawn, team manager of the new Mercedes GP entity, made a mistake by not keeping either of the two drivers who made up the team this season.

Published on 29/11/2009 à 10:57

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Rubens Barrichello, who left the Brawn GP team to join Williams, thinks that his former boss left in 2010 with a completely renewed duo of drivers. Because, imitated by Jenson Button, the Brazilian saw his former teammate leave Brackley, to join McLaren.

« Honestly, if I were the owner of the team, I would have fought to keep both of my drivers, for the work that was done during the season “, Rubinho told the Diario AS newspaper. “ Button?s decision surprised me, I never thought he would leave too », continued the Brazilian, commenting on the departure of the world champion for the Woking team.

Rubens Barrichello, winner of two Grands Prix with Brawn GP this season, has repeatedly expressed his displeasure at seeing Jenson Button better regarded by Ross Brawn. Asked by Williams, the Brazilian joined the Grove team to team up with the debutant Nico Hulkenberg. " My decision was made very early, attests the veteran of the paddock. It was a childhood dream to drive a Williams, which is why I signed quickly. »