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Rubens seeking sponsors for Indy move
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February 11, 2012, Saturday
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VETERAN Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello says his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and acknowledges he may only compete on road and street circuits.
Barrichello said on Thursday that "everybody is in a hurry to try to find the money" to allow him to drive this season. He says there are only "minor details" to be discussed but the move still remains up in the air.
The 39-year-old Brazilian said it would be a great challenge to drive on an oval circuit but safety remains a concern, especially to his family.
Despite his mooted IndyCar move, Barrichello told SporTV that he hasn't completely closed the door on F1 and still hopes "the phone will ring" with an invitation to drive for a record 20th season.
Barrichello lost his spot with Williams following the 2011 season and began considering a move to IndyCar after friend Tony Kanaan invited him to a three-day test session with KV Racing Technology about a week ago.
He said he enjoyed the experience and his performance prompted an invite from the team.
But to make the deal work, both parts need to find sponsors to put another car on the track in 2012.
Barrichello said on Thursday that "everybody is in a hurry to try to find the money" to allow him to drive this season. He says there are only "minor details" to be discussed but the move still remains up in the air.
The 39-year-old Brazilian said it would be a great challenge to drive on an oval circuit but safety remains a concern, especially to his family.
Despite his mooted IndyCar move, Barrichello told SporTV that he hasn't completely closed the door on F1 and still hopes "the phone will ring" with an invitation to drive for a record 20th season.
Barrichello lost his spot with Williams following the 2011 season and began considering a move to IndyCar after friend Tony Kanaan invited him to a three-day test session with KV Racing Technology about a week ago.
He said he enjoyed the experience and his performance prompted an invite from the team.
But to make the deal work, both parts need to find sponsors to put another car on the track in 2012.
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