Williams F1 and Brawn GP to swap drivers?
10-14-2009 | 11:26 AM
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Williams F1 and Brawn GP to swap drivers?
Reports out of Brazil yesterday were that Rubens Barrichello will drive for Williams F1 next year and Nico Rosberg will go to Brawn GP. Today Rubens has confirmed that there have been talks between he and Frank Williams about a contract, but "nothing has been signed"... F1 speak for I'm going.
According to reports in the Brazilian media, Rubens would drive for 1 year with Williams with another 1 year option for 2011 and his salary would go up 4X as compared to what he is being paid at Brawn.
Seems like a no brainer to me, but regardless, it appears that Barrichello WILL be in F1 again next year and could possibly drive to the age of 40.
According to reports in the Brazilian media, Rubens would drive for 1 year with Williams with another 1 year option for 2011 and his salary would go up 4X as compared to what he is being paid at Brawn.
Seems like a no brainer to me, but regardless, it appears that Barrichello WILL be in F1 again next year and could possibly drive to the age of 40.
10-14-2009 | 12:02 PM
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I hope that Rubens continues. His exuberance and joy are refreshing in this age of "ultra cool" drivers. If he wins in Brazil, look for the house to come down in a display of emotion (both his and the crowds) that the Tifosi can only dream about.
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10-14-2009 | 12:49 PM
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