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Born : May 23rd 1972 in Sao Paulo (Brazil) Nationality : Brazilian Lives : Monaco Family : Married to Silvana Height : 1,72m Weight : 71 kg |
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1981-1988 : Karting (5
Brazilian national titles) 1989 : 4th, Brazilian Formula Ford Championship 1990 : 1st, European Formula Lotus-Opel Championship 1991 : 1st, British Formula 3 Championship 1992 : 3rd, Formula 3000 Championship 1993 : Debut in Formula 1 World Championship with Jordan-Hart (2 points) |
1994 : 6th, Formula 1 World
Championship with Jordan-Hart (19 points) 1995 : 11th, Formula 1 World Championship with Jordan-Peugeot (11 points) 1996 : 8th, Formula 1 World Championship with Jordan-Peugeot (14 points) 1997: 13th in the F1 World Championship with Stewart-Ford (6 points. Second at Monaco) |
Having joined Stewart-Ford in an attempt to recharge his batteries, the Brazilian-born Barrichello enjoyed mixed fortunes in the Scottish team. Although he finished second at Monaco, Rubens also had to contend with the temperamental Ford engine. As a result,, out of 17 Grand Prix starts, he only reached the finish three times! He can only do better in 98. |