Barrichello joins Williams.Summary: Williams have confirmed Rubens Barrichello Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (born May 23 1972) is a Brazilian Formula One race driver of Italian descent. He currently drives for Honda. Barrichello previously drove for Ferrari from 2000 to 2005 as Michael Schumacher's teammate, enjoying considerable success. and Nico Hulkenberg will be their drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. Williams have confirmed Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will be their drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. The news has been widely expected for several weeks, with the duo replacing Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg (born June 27, 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany) is a racing driver for the Williams team. He races under the German flag in Formula One, although he has competed for Finland earlier in his career. He holds dual nationality from both countries. - set to take up Barrichello's seat at Brawn GP - and Kazuki Nakajima Kazuki Nakajima (Japanese name: 中嶋一貴) (born January 11, 1985 in Aichi, Japan) is a professional Formula One driver from Japan for the Williams-Toyota team. . Barrichello is the most experienced driver in Formula One history, having made 284 starts, while Hulkenberg is a rising star, who this year won the GP2 Series
The GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One 'feeder' sport, Formula championship. Team principal Frank Williams Sir Francis Owen Garbatt Williams CBE (b. April 16, 1942) is founder and manager of the WilliamsF1 Formula One racing team. Born in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, to an RAF officer and a special education teacher and later headmistress, Williams was largely brought up by said: "Rubens needs no introduction. "He is not only the most experienced driver in Formula One but a passionate and talented driver who fought hard for the championship this year. "Nico won the GP2 championship this season as a rookie and has previously won the F3 Euroseries, Formula Master, A1 GP and Formula BMW Formula BMW is a junior racing formula for single seater cars. It is positioned at the bottom of the motorsport career ladder alongside the longer established Formula Ford category. Germany." Williams added: "Nico Rosberg and Kazuki remain our drivers until the end of 2009 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution to the team. "Nico and Kazuki have represented Williams and our partners with dedication, discipline and skill and we wish them every success with their future endeavours." Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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