Motorsports: Rubens Barrichello 22nd in stock car debut
Former Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said he was satisfied with his Brazilian stock car debut despite finishing in the 22nd spot.
Former Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said he was satisfied with his Brazilian stock car debut despite finishing in the 22nd spot.
The 40-year-old confirmed his participation for the Sunday race hours after his first test-drive for the Medley/Full Time team, reports Xinhua.
"It was a lot of fun. It's a shame there was a jam at the beginning of the race. It was like a shopping centre car park," said Barrichello, who qualified 15th on the grid.
"I took a hit from behind which shook the car. I lost my radio signal and had no way of telling the team I wanted all of the tyres changed. They only changed one which left the car unbalanced.
"The experience was well worth it. Today I was able to fully appreciate the difference when racing in a closed car."
Mobil Super Pioneer's Atila Abreu won the race with Allam Khodair (Boettger Competicoes) taking the second spot after a strong finish.
Barrichello will compete in the season's final two races in Brasilia Nov 11 and at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo Dec 9.
The Brazilian made a record 322 Grand Prix starts during his 19-year Formula One career, finishing second in the drivers championship with Ferrari in 2002 and 2004.