Barrichello will no longer be in F1 in 2014
In an interview with Brazilian media, the Williams driver spoke about his retirement and a number of topics concerning F1.

Interviewed by our Brazilian colleagues from Globo Esporte, the native of Sao Paulo reflected on the 2014 regulations. It was an opportunity for him to talk about his future, which he doesn’t necessarily see in the cockpit of a single-seater: « There is an internal war about the engine: it was supposed to be a V4, now it’s a V6… Until the official announcement, we don’t know exactly what can happen. But that’s only in three years. By then, I won’t be in F1 anymore, but at Disneyland, eating hamburgers and riding roller coasters ».
On the question of his possible career change, Barrichello seems ready to consider racing in other categories: “I can’t live without speed, whether it’s karting, playing in the simulator, or on the Internet. I will surely consider a career change in the future, or else I’ll start skydiving and doing other crazy things in search of adrenaline!” he joked.
For the near future, with the 2011 and 2012 seasons, the Williams driver hopes for improvements and foresees better days for the Grove team: « I hope that in some races, we will enter the top 6. Some circuits should suit us. As for the renewal [of my contract], I’m not worried, but of course, I would like to be part of the evolution process. I visited the factory, saw a few faces there, we need to be aware of what’s happening. The team will have a Renault engine next year and is undergoing a complete restructuring. All this makes us want to believe that we will have a better car in 2012 ».
« There are many people who keep saying that it was better before. The reality is that we are having fun today. Formula 1 is what I have always dreamed of, and it has changed. Today it is safer, we have more public relations work, the drivers don’t have much peace. But apart from that, driving is what matters. Those who speak badly of the movable rear wing don’t know anything about it. Before there were criticisms because there were no overtakes, and now people complain because there are too many. It makes no sense ». “Rubinho” was responding to a question about recent statements by Jacques Villeneuve, who did not look favorably on what he called « artificial systems of competitiveness ».
The Paulista also commented on pay drivers and their current increase in F1: « It’s a reality. The world of F1 needs a lot of money, racing is an expensive business. The fate of these drivers depends on the support from their country. You need strong support to give new talents their chance. If an extraordinary person hadn’t helped me at the start of my career, I wouldn’t be here ».