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F1: Barrichello To Announce Plans Next Week
F1 veteran Rubens Barrichello will soon announce if he's moving to IndyCar for the upcoming season...
Rubens Barrichello lost his F1 ride with Williams after the 2011 season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Rubens Barrichello is set to decide next week whether he will switch from Formula One to the IndyCar series for 2012.
F1's longest-serving veteran has been left without a race seat this season, but he recently enjoyed an Indy test with the KV team, in which his close friend Tony Kanaan is involved.
"There is a lot going on, we have spoken with many people and there are things to be resolved, including the family aspect," the 39-year-old told radio Bandeirantes on Tuesday.
"There is great anticipation and if everything goes well I think we can make the announcement of the decision early next week," added Barrichello.
"I'm sure anyone who knows me can see in my eyes what I want. The first race is March 25 and there is no time to waste.
"If we want to be in a competitive way, everything has to be right and that means sponsorship, team, family — everything."
Barrichello's first F1 team boss, however — Eddie Jordan — has urged the likeable Brazilian to forego the IndyCar opportunity.
"I love Rubens — our story began when he was only 19," the Irishman is quoted by Globo.
"I love his family, his parents, and I think he should retire with dignity."
Barrichello's contemporary David Coulthard, however, said: "I wish him luck in the United States. We had a great relationship throughout my career and I know how passionate he is about racing."
But fellow Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi warned of the dangers of American oval racing.
"Today, Indy is different to when I drove — the risk is higher but it is a risk that he knows he will need to take.
"Still, I think he can have fun doing what he likes," said the former series, F1 and Indy 500 winner.
F1's longest-serving veteran has been left without a race seat this season, but he recently enjoyed an Indy test with the KV team, in which his close friend Tony Kanaan is involved.
"There is a lot going on, we have spoken with many people and there are things to be resolved, including the family aspect," the 39-year-old told radio Bandeirantes on Tuesday.
"There is great anticipation and if everything goes well I think we can make the announcement of the decision early next week," added Barrichello.
"I'm sure anyone who knows me can see in my eyes what I want. The first race is March 25 and there is no time to waste.
"If we want to be in a competitive way, everything has to be right and that means sponsorship, team, family — everything."
Barrichello's first F1 team boss, however — Eddie Jordan — has urged the likeable Brazilian to forego the IndyCar opportunity.
"I love Rubens — our story began when he was only 19," the Irishman is quoted by Globo.
"I love his family, his parents, and I think he should retire with dignity."
Barrichello's contemporary David Coulthard, however, said: "I wish him luck in the United States. We had a great relationship throughout my career and I know how passionate he is about racing."
But fellow Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi warned of the dangers of American oval racing.
"Today, Indy is different to when I drove — the risk is higher but it is a risk that he knows he will need to take.
"Still, I think he can have fun doing what he likes," said the former series, F1 and Indy 500 winner.
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