Rubens Barrichello is not expecting a repeat of his maiden win at Hockenheim this weekend, but has not ruled out another podium to savour.
Back in 2000 Barrichello finally broke his victory duck, taking the chequered flag in the German Grand Prix at a time when he was with Ferrari.
But the forecast is for an unsettled weekend, and after his recent wet-weather heroics at the British Grand Prix, he could yet pull another surprise.
“To step onto the podium again was an unexpected but deserved outcome to our British Grand Prix weekend and I was so pleased to have achieved the result for the team.”
“However, we have to keep our focus and continue to improve the performance of the car as we are fully aware that our result at Silverstone was assisted by the wet conditions.”
“With changeable weather this weekend, it can make for an exciting race and overtaking is possible, particularly under heavy braking.”
Reflecting on his memories of his debut success, he added: “My first victory in Formula One came at Hockenheim back in 2000, so this circuit is very special to me.”
“The layout changes mean it is a different venue now from the track that I used to enjoy so much, however, it’s still a good circuit.”
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