Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello says he has opened negotiations with Williams as he seeks to secure a Formula 1 drive for next season.
The Brazilian said Williams are among a number of options available to him.
“I haven’t signed with anybody yet, but it’s true that I’m talking with Williams and Brawn,” he said.
The 37-year-old is 14 points behind Brawn team-mate Jenson Button in the drivers’ world championship with two races remaining in the 2009 season. BBC Sport
“I read about everything that’s been said and made it quite clear that this is a very special moment for me in Formula One.”
“Today I feel very honoured that there are teams trying (for me), that there are teams I’m talking to and that my situation is a lot better than for some time.”
Barrichello, whose best Brazilian Grand Prix finish at Interlagos was third in 2004 with Ferrari, will base his decision about his future on the most competitive car. Brawn lead the constructors’ championship this season, whereas Williams are sixth.
“I’m at a very privileged stage of my career in being able to choose the car in which I’ll compete. I very much want a competitive car for next season,” he said.
“It’s my best season and the start of reaping things I sowed in the past,” said Barrichello, twice title runner-up with Ferrari. Yahoo! Eurosport
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