The extension of Rubens Barrichello’s contract is just a formality, officials for the British team Williams have revealed.<\/p>\n
The 38-year-old Brazilian will notch up a monumental 300th grand prix later in 2010, but the longevity of his record-setting career looks set to extend to a nineteenth season next year.<\/p>\n
Barrichello, who revealed at Silverstone that he does not yet have a deal for next season, said he is not in talks with rival teams because leaving Williams “would be exactly the wrong thing”.<\/p>\n
Sir Frank Williams told Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport: “Assume that Rubens is staying with us.”<\/p>\n
And technical director Sam Michael added: “The extension should be as much a formality for Rubens as is his daily breakfast.<\/p>\n
“He has demonstrated the importance in this business of experience.”<\/p>\n
It is almost certain that rookie Nico Hulkenberg is also staying at Williams, even though the reigning GP2 champion has struggled to match Barrichello’s performances.<\/p>\n
However, Barrichello has only praise for his rookie teammate.<\/p>\n
“90 per cent of the time we feel the same thing about the car.\u00a0 And the other 10 per cent I can learn something from Nico,” said the winner of 11 grands prix.<\/p>\n
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