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Formula 1:  Barrichello Leaves Ferrari


Open Wheel Racing Topics:  Scuderia Ferrari, Rubens Barrichello

Formula 1:  Barrichello Leaves Ferrari

Wikinews
August 2, 2005

Ferrari's second driver, Rubens Barrichello, announced today that he will depart from Ferrari at the end of the season.  Barrichello was with the team since 2000, won 9 Grand Prix, helping win 5 constructor titles.  He will most likely continue his career in BAR.

Ferrari announced Felipe Massa, currently driving for Sauber, as Michael Schumacher's teammate for next season.  "I am aware of the responsibility it places on me and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world, Michael Schumacher," said Massa.

Massa was Ferrari's test driver in 2003 season:  "Now, I am in my third season as a Sauber driver and I can also count on a year's experience as a Ferrari test driver, an experience which helped me to grow a great deal."

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