Friday, March 11, 2011

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Barrichello enjoying Formula One as much as ever


Rubens Barrichello: 'A week after a break I feel the desire to race again' © Sutton Images

Rubens Barrichello insists he is not yet thinking about retirement.

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, who is now well into his second Formula One career, has contested nearly 40 fewer grands prix than the record-setting Barrichello.

But speaking ahead of his 18th consecutive season, Barrichello told Finland's Turun Sanomat that he is enjoying F1 like never before.

"What touches me the most is the feeling of how competitive I am after more than 300 grands prix," he explained. "Five years ago I complained that the holidays were not long enough, but now just a week after a break I feel the desire to race again.

"My wife is terrified that I will never stop …"

Credit: ESPN F1 (en.espnf1.com)

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