Rubens Barrichello is set to decide next week whether he will switch from formula one to the Indycar series for 2012.<\/p>\n
F1’s longest-serving veteran has been left without a race seat this season, but he recently enjoyed an Indy test with the KV team, in which his close friend Tony Kanaan is involved.<\/p>\n
“There is a lot going on, we have spoken with many people and there are things to be resolved, including the family aspect,” the 39-year-old told radio Bandeirantes on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
“There is great anticipation and if everything goes well I think we can make the announcement of the decision early next week,” added Barrichello.<\/p>\n
“I’m sure anyone who knows me can see in my eyes what I want.\u00a0 The first race is March 25 and there is no time to waste.<\/p>\n
“If we want to be in a competitive way, everything has to be right and that means sponsorship, team, family — everything.”<\/p>\n
Barrichello’s first F1 team boss, however – Eddie Jordan – has urged the likeable Brazilian to forego the Indycar opportunity.<\/p>\n
“I love Rubens — our story began when he was only 19,” the Irishman is quoted by Globo.<\/p>\n
“I love his family, his parents, and I think he should retire with dignity.”<\/p>\n
Barrichello’s contemporary David Coulthard, however, said: “I wish him luck in the United States.\u00a0 We had a great relationship throughout my career and I know how passionate he is about racing.”<\/p>\n
But fellow Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi warned of the dangers of American oval racing.<\/p>\n
“Today, Indy is different to when I drove — the risk is higher but it is a risk that he knows he will need to take.<\/p>\n
“Still, I think he can have fun doing what he likes,” said the former series, F1 and Indy 500 winner.<\/p>\n
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