Comments on: Cheery Rubens glad to be back

By: H ROBINSON

H ROBINSON — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:26:58 +0000

Although I’m an Hamilton fan, I would love to see R B have a WDC, he’s one of the jewels in the F1 crown and it would be a fitting tribute to such a great driver, and wonderful sportsman in the twilight of his career.

By: Moog

Moog — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:39:43 +0000

You have to remember that Senna will still be around in 12 months. Do we know the length of Ruben’s contract?

I wouldn’t be surprised if Ruben’s experience is here for this year and Senna comes in next year (still carrying that nice purse string for when the Honda money isn’t there).

By: George

George — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:54:04 +0000

I agree with what’s been said above, I just hope it isn’t a year too many for Rubens, hopefully he wont have a season like Coulthard’s last year where he just seemed to give up the ghost at the end.

As far as Senna is concerned I enjoyed watching him in GP2 last year, he definitely has talent, will he be there again this year?

By: Oscar

Oscar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:58:46 +0000

I think it’s a shame Senna did not get the drive, as a spectator it would have been interesting to see what he could have done.

Although Barrichello is the sensible choice for the team he’s a known quantity, with Senna there’s the unknown and the legendary name to live up to.

Having said that however I have to say I’m pleased that Barrichello has got the drive. He did not deserve to be unceremoniously dropped at the end of last year. If only Brawn GP could run three cars this year!

By: Leg-End

Leg-End — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:38:16 +0000

I agree with Daniel, why drop Rubens for a completley unproven but possibly talented driver? A risk that could not be taken at this time.

Rubens did a great job last season and I am sure he will do an even better one this season. Wouldn’t mind the old Stewart drive at Monaco circa 1997 please Rubens.

By: Daniel Chalmers

Daniel Chalmers — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +0000

I am delighted Ross Brawn picked Rubens Barrichello over Bruno Senna.

I have alot of respect for him after making that choice. It would have been very easy for Ross to pick Senna and all the extra sponsorship that would come with him( potentially 10-15 million), but he picked the driver who was likely to do the better job, which is supposed to be the main reason you hire a driver.

Barrichello is still a very quick driver and with his experience will do very well in 2009 with all the changes. Lets remember that he had a fair bit of experience driving on slicks in F1 earlier on in his F1 career.

Last year I thought he drove really well, and worked really hard and remained really positive despite the fact the car was an absolute dog.

As James said in a previous article with the field so tight a few tenths could mean a huge difference. With Senna’s inexperience that could have been a big issue.

I am sure Senna’s time will come. I think he is very naturally talented, and done well in the little time he has raced on a proffessional level (only since he turned 20 if I remember correctly), but this season Rubens was the better option for Brawn GP in my view.