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Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʁubẽjz ɡõˈsawviz baʁiˈkɛlu]; born 23 May 1972) is a Brazilian racing driver and broadcaster, who competes in the Stock Car Pro Series for Scuderia Bandeiras. Nicknamed “Rubinho” (pronounced [ʁuˈbĩɲu]), Barrichello competed in Formula One from 1993 to 2011, and twice finished runner-up in the World Drivers’ Championship in 2002 and 2004 with Ferrari; he won eleven Grands Prix across nineteen seasons. In stock car racing, Barrichello is a two-time champion of the Stock Car Pro Series in 2014 and 2022 with Full Time Sports.
Born and raised in São Paulo, Barrichello started his career in karting, winning several national titles before progressing to junior formulae in 1989. Barrichello moved to Europe the following year, winning his first title at the Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries before his victory at the 1991 British Formula Three Championship with West Surrey. He progressed to International F3000 in 1992, finishing third in his rookie season. Barrichello signed for Jordan in 1993, making his Formula One debut at the South African Grand Prix. He retained his seat for 1994, achieving his maiden podium at the Pacific Grand Prix and qualifying…
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