Barrichello, the last of the last?

The paddock veteran says he could compete in his last Grands Prix between now and the end of the season, but that his love of F1 pushes him to continue living his passion.

Published on 24/07/2009 à 14:49

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Barrichello, the last of the last?

Rubens Barrichello Formula 1 in 2009, things were far from certain even less than five months ago. After the withdrawal of Honda and the probable arrival of Bruno Senna, the Brazilian's days in the paddock were numbered. But he is there and there, fourth in the world championship, at the wheel of a car which outrageously dominated the start of the season. “ 95% of my feelings are telling me to stay. I love it, I love this sport, I've been doing it for 17 years », confides the Brazilian driver for Skysports. “ But 5% ask me ?Why do you need this? ? It's something I have in me, even if it's only 5%, but it's too early to decide what I'm going to do next season. » As if to conclude by revealing his feelings towards Formula 1, Rubens Barrichello places passion at the center of his interests. “ I am here for the love of this sport, more than anything else. » A veteran of the current grid, the Brazilian will compete in his 282nd Formula 1 race in Hungary.

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