Rubens Barrichello says his fastest qualifying effort at Interlagos on Saturday afternoon ‘was like a pole position’ lap with the Williams machinery he is currently driving. The Brazilian will start his home Grand Prix from 12th position, an impressive six places ahead of team-mate and fellow South American Pastor Maldonado.
"It was a great feeling," Barrichello commented. "You are always there or thereabouts, but it’s been a tough year with the car. When you’re home you have to use everything to your advantage, and I used it to the best. It was a lap that was like a pole position lap on that car, so I’m really pleased."
Barrichello is also hoping for some rain on Sunday, explaining that it will be a massive source of excitement for the season finale.
"Tomorrow is another 71 laps that I have to do, and I hope we have a little bit of rain. It will excite everyone, and I’m sure they won’t mind bringing their umbrellas!"
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  S. Vettel | Red Bull | 01:11.918 | 17 |
| 2. | M. Webber | Red Bull | 01:12.099 | 16 |
| 3. | J. Button | McLaren | 01:12.283 | 18 |
| 4. | L. Hamilton | McLaren | 01:12.480 | 22 |
| 5. | F. Alonso | Ferrari | 01:12.591 | 22 |
| 6. | N. Rosberg | Mercedes | 01:13.050 | 21 |
| 7. | F. Massa | Ferrari | 01:13.068 | 18 |
| 8. | A. Sutil | Force India | 01:13.298 | 23 |
| 9. | B. Senna | Lotus Renault | 01:13.761 | 29 |
| 10. | M. Schumacher | Mercedes | no time | 18 |
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