LIGHTS TO FLAG: Rubens Barrichello on Schumacher, Ferrari, the Brawn adventure – and his racing exploits after F1

Rubens Barrichello rose from humble beginnings in Interlagos to emerge as a staple of Formula 1’s grid for almost two decades, taking 11 race victories and earning a legion of fans thanks to his endearing personality and his emotional, heart-on-the-sleeve approach to racing.
In our latest Lights To Flag feature, ‘Rubinho’ reflects on the avenues he navigated in his 19-year F1 career, his relationship with his various team bosses, and on still going strong in Stock Cars as a 51-year-old…

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