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Barrichello ready for 18th F1 season
10 March 2010Williams driver Rubens Barrichello is already the most experienced driver Formula 1 has had since the start of the World Championship in 1950. This weekend the Brazilian will be entering his eighteenth season in the sport and, according to 'Rubinho', is in better shape than ever before.
Rubens Barrichello joined Williams this season after a successful season at Brawn GP in 2009, in which he managed to score two race victories and finish third in the Drivers' Championship standings.
The experienced Paulista is looking forward to the upcoming season, his 18th season in F1. "I'm delighted to be entering my eighteenth season," Barrichello said. "I'm so motivated and I'm in a much better physical condition than I have been at any other time. I'm also really happy to be driving for AT&T Williams. I've settled in well and already feel like I've been here five years!
"We covered a lot of miles with the car during winter testing, working on reliability during the first few tests and then some upgrades for Bahrain at the final two. In terms of setup, reliability and drivability of the engine, we've done a good job. The car has improved a lot and the team have done well preparing me, so I'm completely familiar with everything heading into the first race.
"I think we're strong, I'm optimistic, but it's very hard to draw a conclusion as to where we are so I'm going to wait and see. It's going to be a fantastic season with the new teams, the new drivers and the new regulations."
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