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1st anniversary - celebrating with Rubens Barrichello

As The Flying Lap marks its first anniversary, we are delighted to welcome as our guest Rubens Barrichello, live from Orlando, Florida. A gentleman, a passionate racer and above all a remarkable Grand Prix driver, Rubens is as hungry today as he was when he began with karts and then Formula Vauxhall Lotus in the late 1980s early 90s. He scored his first pole and podium finish when driving for Jordan in 1994; he finished a brilliant second at Monaco for Stewart in 1997 - and he scored his first Grand Prix win in a gloriously skilful display for Ferrari at Hockenheim in 2000. He has won three Italian Grands Prix at Monza - two for Ferrari, one for Brawn - and he scored a sensational British Grand Prix victory at Silvestone for Ferrari in 2003. In addition, Rubens is the driver who gave Michael Schumacher a win in Austria, 2002 - and who then won the US Grand Prix that same year in compensation. In total, Rubens has won 11 F1 races, finished on the podium 68 times, taken 14 poles, set 17 fastest laps and scored 658 points. More than that, Rubens Goncalves Barrichello has started 322 Grands Prix - (excluding the four weekends in which he never got to race). That makes him the most experienced F1 driver in the history of the sport (ahead of Michael Schumacher, 285, and Riccardo Patrese, 256) - and the second-highest points finisher of all time.

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SHOW NOTES ANSWERED QUESTIONS

Shirleen Riffe South Carolina sc | @shirleenriffe

What is it going to take for American’s to embrace F1?

Brett Foster | @BrettFosterF1

question for RB: Apart from the Williams, If you could drive any of your previous F1 cars again, which would you choose?

The Roo | @The_Roo_10

@Miran – guessing not the 2010 Williams steering wheel! How far round the MOnaco track did it get again?

Shirleen Riffe | @shirleenriffe

What does Rubens think it will take for Americans to embrace F1?

Alex Goldschmidt, Essex,UK | @Eyeofalexg1977

Rubens,

In your vast career in Formula One over nearly two decades, I found your skills to be at their sharpest, and your facial hair to be the most varied in your career during your 2009 season with Brawn GP. What was your biggest highlight of that particular season?

Miran - Croatia | @mirandd9

Rubens, I love steering wheel designs so my question is: what’s your favorite steering wheel you’ve driven in f1 car and what’s the favorite, most enjoyable f1 car you drove in you carrier? From what era?

edivaldo carvalho, sao paulo | @edivaldocar

Did you get a new team already? Good luck. Send a “salve” to my kid @sanamateus

Greg Jones - South Jersey

Rubens, who do you think is your rival for the spot at Williams?

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @Funkmastabuzz

Hi all and thanks for EVERYTHING!!!How amazing to have someone like Rubinho on the show. I started watching F1 20 years ago so I feel like we started together.Can u tell your favorite track & corners from a thrilling point of view and your favorite track from a personal point of view

Paul C. Washington D.C. | @corley44bc

Its awesome 2 have Rubins here in the U.S.A. during the off season. What are your thoughts on the Austin TX GP? Any advice for COTA on making the race a success?

Shirleen Riffe, Myrtle Beach SC USA | @shirleenriffe

What does Rubens think it will take for American’s to embrace F1?

Ivan | @ivannikoloff

Hi Rubens:))) Hope it’s sunny in the orange state:)

We know that you are an avid sim racer, but how much do you think modern F1 team simulators can substitute testing for the young drivers?
And how do you think sim racing helps you? Does it help you improve your race craft or keep your reflexes sharp?

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

Brawn 2009 – It was between Bruno and yourself (if rumours are believed) for the 2nd seat…now, 2012, same at Williams…getting tired of it yet?

Marcelo Marques - 2 blocks aways from Interlagos racetrack, Brazil | @marquesmm

Do you have plans in future to compete in US championships or wanna live back in Brazil and race in local ones?

Greg Jones - South Jersey

Rubens,

How do you relax after a session at the track?

Tasha, Edinburgh | @TashaDragonfly

Hey :)
If you didn’t persue your F1 career, what job do you think you would be in now?
Thanks,
Tasha x

Simon , London | @simongee007

Rubens, I know you don’t even want to consider this, but as a fan of yours, what do you see doing in your life after F1? Would you ever consider Touring cars, NASCAR or even Indy? Best regards to you

Matt Eagles, Macclesfield , UK | @MattEagles

Is it true that Spa is a real drivers track? The hill up from Eau Rouge is really steep

John Corley | @larissasDaddy

Hello, Ruebens. What track on the current schedule do you dislike the most and why?

@Damien_Marquez in Sydney | @Damien_Marquez

What does Rubens think about #COTA? Does he know Austin at all?

Tasha, Edinburgh | @Tashadragonfly

Hey :)
If you didnt persue your F1 career, what job do you think you would be in now ?
Thanks!
Tasha x

Matt USA

In technical terms how to save brakes and fuel by braking?

edivaldo carvalho, sao paulo | @edivaldocar

Did you get a new team already? Good luck. Send a “salve” to my kid @sanamateus

F1 Humour | @https://twitter.com/#!/F1Humour

After you will retire, are you going to stay in F1 as a team boss?

Kate UK | @Kateafan

As a driver with two (adorable) sons how do feel about the prospect of them one day following in your footsteps?

Dave in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | @DaveinOkla

With all the media surrounding F1 drivers how has Rubens managed to be so squeaky clean?
His biggest “Scandal” was the reports of him being faster than his so called #1 driver

Raymond in Singapore | @raymondu999

Rubens; if you were told to choose; 1 single lap, what was the lap of your life?

Among the 23 competitors you had during last season; who do you think is the best driver and why?

Glailson Brazil | @glailsonogueira

When Williams will annouce the second driver for this year?

Joanne in Swindon

Hi Rubens,

From the 2003 season onwards F1 became a control formula, where engines, gear boxes, brakes, ecu development and testing has been limited. There has also been many Sporting changes too. This was all done to reduce costs and to improve the show, ie stop Ferrari winning all the time.

In this time how have the cars changed in the way they drive & what do you and the other drivers think of F1 as a ’control formula?

Cheers

Jo
X

Philip in New York | @philscandariato

Question for Rubens,
How would you compare your first F1 car and your most recent from 2011?

thanks!
Phil

Paul C. Washington D.C. | @corley44bc

Rubins Congratulation on a outstanding career in F1 & hoping U continue in F1. Would U consider INDY or NASCAR for your next challenge?

Nicole - Florida, USA | @www.twitter.com/Agnatheon

Having gotten into F1 in 1993, which is considered by many as 1 of its “golden eras”, do you feel F1 has improved since then, or digressed?

Sean in California

Hello Rubens,

We see that you are in the United States does indycar and racing the Indy 500 appeal to you.

Andrew - New York | @andrewx32

Rubens – Do you have a home in Florida? Do you attend any local races (Sebring, Daytona, St. Pete, etc)

Owen Edwards (London, United Kingdom)

Hi, Rubens. First of all, I just wanna say thanks for all the memories. I will never forget Germany, ‘00. Anyway, my question is, has there ever been a particular career move you made, or in fact didn’t make, that you regret now when you look back on your career, or do you feel you have got the maximum out of your time in Formula 1 so far? Hope to see you back on the grid for 2012!

@Damien_Marquez in Sydney | @Damien_Marquez

In this age of being as light as possible, is there not an advantage in shaving and a very short haircut?

Richard - Norwich, UK

Is Rubens simply to nice a guy to have made it to the very top in F1? He has the talent and speed behind the wheel but is he the kind of ruthless character that could become World Champion?

Brett Foster | @BrettFosterF1

Who was the team mate that you enjoyed working with the most in your career? PS Sorry to hear about Raniero Gianotti.

Alex Cooper (CooperF1.co.uk), Leeds | @ACooperF1

Any more details on the helmet designed by your son that you’ll be wearing if you race in 2012?

Russ, Kentucky USA | @russpga

Great show as always! Who’s up next? I’d love to see Robert Kubica, that is if he is speaking to anyone…

Anil

Hi Peter, i heard mention of right foot braking. Could you please explain this, is it that the pedals are switched around or would you move your right leg to the left to brake?

Williams4Ever | @Williams4Ever

Peter – Congrats on 1st Anniversary of TFL.

Rubens – As a Williams fan I think you are the right option for Williams in 2012 season. My question to you is –
As a Non-English, Non European driver how important do you think is PR skills and keeping the English media that controls F1 paddock on your side.
Do opinions of English media sway the opinions of team bosses and paddock and impact career of F1 drivers particularly from outside UK and Europe?

Ivan | @ivannikoloff

Rubens, can you tell us how one tire test was going on? How were you choosing one tire over the other? Purely on time or fitting to the driver’s style?

inacioF1 | @inacioF1

PETER – RUBENS

Don´t you think Rubens might be the best choice also if we consider that Bottas will drive 15 free-practice? With his experience, this track time woldn´t be missed as for Sutil or Bruno, no?

Alex Cooper (CooperF1.co.uk), Leeds | @ACooperF1

Peter, do you think the Lotus ride height control system will make a big impact? Sounds like they may have made a mistake by giving away details weeks before testing, easier for other teams to copy now.

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

Imola 94 – You probably had what looked to the the ‘biggest’ accident that weekend, yet we lost 2 brilliant people of our sport. What emotions have you felt over the years since that weekend, and how often do you find yourself thinking about what did happen, what might have happened etc?

David in Melbourne | @davidj_m

Q to Rubens – which was the most satisfying period of your career. The seasons with Ferrari or the one ‘epic’ season with Brawn?

Pedro, Spain

Hi rubens!greetings from Spain.Do you have a favourite F1 period or season. Have you ever desired to drive in the sixties, turbo era…? Have you ever desired to drive against any driver of the past?. Thanks and keep doing your great work as always. The same for Peter.

Sean in California

Hi Rubens,

What was your thoughts about racing in the 2005 United States Grand Prix. (6 cars racing)

Simone Ryan | @simoneryan

From the karting days, who was the person he enjoed to race against the most, any guy who was really good and didn’t made any kind of motorsport?

Karim and Maaike Netherlands | @Karim_saleh

Great that you have Rubens in the show. Rubens knows that Maaike and I met because of him, but what he doesn’t know yet is that we are planning to get married on augustus 28! Please tel him and ask how he and Silvana met! Greetings to Peter and Rubinho :)

Ewan Marshall | @EwanMarshall

How much of an impact could Ferrari’s appointment of Hirohide Hamashima have on its fortunes for 2012?

Evgeniy Pinchuk, Ukraine

QQQQQQQQQQQQ

Rubens, do You plan for 3rd kid ? hehe

Thanx=))))))))))))))))))))))))

Happy birthday Flying Lap !!!

Q to Peter:
Could You remember 1 bad thing about Rubinho ?
PS: I CANT !

Fake Martin Brundle | @fakembrundle

Has Rubens heard about the Fake F1 community. We are a bunch of die hard F1 fans with a healthy sense of humour. We wouyld love a mention for Rubens and/or the flying lap, which may I add is an awesome show. Thanks, (fake) Martin

Evgeniy Pinchuk, Ukraine

QQQQQQQQQQQQ

Rubens, do You plan for 3rd kid ? hehe

Thanx=))))))))))))))))))))))))

Happy birthday Flying Lap !!!

Dave C St Pete, FLA

I’ve totally botched this, but…
If, God forbid, Rubens doesn’t make the F1 grid, any chance he’ll make it over to St Pete for the opening Indycar race?

Raymond in Singapore | @Raymondu999

Rubens, why is it you still don’t left foot brake?

Santino Sirignano

Please can you ask him what the latest deadline is for him to be given an answer for 2012? his fans cant bear the passing days with no news and if he had to say what percentage does he feel is appropriate as to his chances of remaining in F1? please answer :)

Greg Jones - South Jersey

RUBENS!!!!!!!! Your my HERO!!!!

Houston TX

I hope you’ll be racing in TX this year!

Evgeniy, Ukraine

Just want to thank for chat with Rubens!
Thanx for all interesting shows!!

inacioF1 | @inacioF1

PETER:

Don´t you think that Adam Parr financial mentality might be part of Williams problems?

Miran - Croatia | @mirandd9

Any info on the other possible williams driver, Bruno ?

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @Funkmastabuzz

Have you heard any news on the cars.? Lotus Renault are said to have a “ride height adjuster” for this new season

glenn / new york city

pirelli wants to bring in larger wheels into F1.. any news on that.

Jack, Khakov

Peter, could U just remember a bad thing about Rubens ? I cant!

Evgeniy

Rules no more!
24h Flying Lap :D

Josh Bell, Portsmouth, UK | @joshbell_

Question for Rubens, what is it that has kept you motivated to compete in Formula One for so long? All the best for 2012, too!

Tobias, Brazil | @tobiaspeixoto

Peter, please say #tamojunto to Rubens!
Thank you, great show!
All the best,
Tobias.

Evgeniy

Question for Rubens:
Do U plan for the 3rd kid? maybe girl ?
hehe, Thanx!

Mirage .U.K | @mirmirage

No question . Only congrats , for Rubinho to be as he is … great man great sportsman and Peter to host The Flying Lap and make us enjoy ore this wonderful F1. Cheers for both , for us!

Nikola | @F1_Serbia

Which helmet design is his favorite?

Santino Sirignano

Evgeniy Pinchuk, Ukraine

QQQQQQQQQQQQ

Rubens, do You plan for 3rd kid ? hehe

Thanx=))))))))))))))))))))))))
Peter could You remember a bad thing about Rubens ????
I CANT !!!
Happy birthday Flying Lap !!!

Sean Mills | @seanmillsf1

If I made a figurine of you which year would you choose.

Santino Sirignano

Show notes still have to be added.

COMMENTS

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Ival | @I'm not worhty to be in the same forum. ROTFL

I’m not worhty to be in the same forum. ROTFL

Augusto Tanner - Brazil

Very good interview!!
Good luck Rubens and I hope to see you driving this year!!!
Acompanho vc desde a Jordan, torço por vc!!!

UKPete

FORÇA RUBINHO!!.
A true great driver, Come on Williams it’s a no brainer!.

becca

TamoJunto Rubinho!! Search “Rubens Barrichello 2012” on Facebook and “like” to show your support. Also tweet @WilliamsF1Team #KeepRubens2012 !!

Kenneth Whyte Nederland | @kennethwhyte

Excellent and relaxed interview of a guy I truly admire. Emotional, comfortable and talks from his heart. Hope to see you once again in a car for 2012. But if not we want to see you in the paddock as a presenter (with David Coulthard?)

John Greer in Toronto | @je_greer

Peter – EXCELLENT Show! I am a huge Rubens fan and am so glad that he retweeted this show’s coverage so that I could see it. I remember being in the paddock in Montreal in 2006. There was a long line to the portable washrooms just before second practice on Friday. What a surprise when Rubens came up behind me in his driver’s suit. He put his hand on my shoulder and sighed at the length of the lineup. I had an idea and told him to follow me. We went over the about 10 empty women’s units and I stood guard to keep the way clear for him! Not quite the venue one would hope to be in to meet a favourite driver – but memorable to me just the same.

Best regards to you both and I look forward to seeing Rubens racing in Austin!!

Sheila Waltham-MA

Rubinho!!!!!!! All the Brazilian love and energy from the winter in Massachusetts! ADORO VOCÊ!!!

Renato - Windermere, FL | @rtoteixeira

Congrats Peter! Great show! Rubinho we are all with you for the next season! Go for it!

Matt USA

Looking foward to the coming Formula One Season.

Tobias, Brazil | @tobiaspeixoto

Peter, please say #tamojunto to Rubens!
Great show, congrats!!
All the best,
Tobias.

Santino Sirignano Harrogate

Matt USA

Thank you to you Peter and Rubens

Los Angeles | @chapmanalmeida

Hi Peter, Love the show – thanks for being here.

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

Happy Bithday!!!! Great Show as always!!!

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

Quick, someone put another dollar in the slot! The hour is up!

Grant Houston TX | @grantwoodtx

Peter #COTA announced today alomost 300 people working at the Austin track. 9000 permanent seats in the gransstand and 120,000 other seats!

batuhan | @twitter.com/batudogan

ANIL;
you move your right leg to the left to brake?
evet bu. pedalların yerinin değişmesi değil.

Dave C St Pete, FLA

I missed most of the broadcast. If, God forbid, Rubens doesn’t make the F1 grid, and chance he’ll make it over to St Pete for the opening Indycar race?

St Pete, FLA

I missed most of the broadcast. If, God forbid, Rubens doesn’t make the F1 grid, and chance he’ll make it over to St Pete for the opening Indycar race?

Santino Sirignano Harrogate

Matt USA

Congratulations Peter on your First anniversary for The Flying Lap

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

Twice in the last 12 years, a Grand Prix has been interupted by a ‘lunatic’ invading the circuit, causing a safety car…both won by Rubens…here’s to crazy people!

Anil

Hi Peter, i heard mention of right foot braking. Could you please explain this, is it that the pedals are switched around or would you move your right leg to the left to brake?

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

2012 helmet design can be found here…http://twitpic.com/7kx3yd

Alex Cooper (CooperF1.co.uk), Leeds | @ACooperF1

He looked pretty calm, so I’m guessing there’s more chance of him being in the seat than any of the other guys.

Jack - Brazil

Great Interview. Rubes is always a secure choice. Hope Williams figure that out.

Grant Houston TX

Peter great job in making this so accesable to us!

Richard, Norwich (UK)

What a lovely touch from Rubens; calling his boys to take part like that. Great interview.

Miran - Croatia | @mirandd9

wow Peter, fantastic! Thank you for this show!

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

He’s so cool and down to earth

Greg Jones

He’s better than Charlie

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

Big Thanks …..See you in Australia!!!

The Roo, Australia | @The_Roo_10

Nice to have this in a favourable timezone for Australia…don’t have to wait for podcast! Yay!

Love your work Peter…here’s to the next 50+ episodes!

Danny @Martigny (Switzerland)

Late show, but worth waiting… I thank all of you who made it possible.
Good questions, very honest answers, nice collector pictures too inclusive the “Bart” Barrichello one.

Simon , London | @simongee007

If Rubens could bottle that enthusiasm, he’d be richer than Bernie! Top man…

Greg Jones

GO RUBENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard, Norwich (UK)

Rubens is such a lively, passionate and down to earth guy. A real inspiration. F1 needs people like Rubens. Any team boss (and sponsor) should be able to see what as asset he would be in their organisation.

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

You can tell he loves it soooo much. I hope he’s back this season just so he can get his 20 years. Then come back as Charlie Whiting apprentice.

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

Been looking forward to this all day. Rubens is such a great ambassador for F1. Along with Junior Dos Santos (UFC HW Champ) are two of the best sportsman on the planet. WELL DONE BRAZIL!!!!

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