Rubens Barrichello has acknowledged that retirement from formula one is 'closer than ever'.

Behind Michael Schumacher, the 34-year-old Brazilian is the most experienced driver on today's grid, and with nearly 230 grands prix is third on the list of most experienced of all time.

But Barrichello, who joined Honda this year after six years at Ferrari, admitted to 'Auto Bild' that he is not likely to trouble Riccardo Patrese's all-time record of 256 race starts.

That gives him less than two seasons left in F1.

''I love this sport,'' Rubens said, ''but I do not want to break Patrese's record. It will be one of the saddest decisions of my life.''

I guess Honda broke him....

 

[Marco]He'll probably change his mind after winning at Hockenheim this weekend.[/Marco]

 

^^^^ don't be stupid

I would never pick RB to beat JB

I wish he would retire in 7 races instead of 25 races

 

No, he looked in the mirror and realized how old he looks... EVEN with his 2006 comb over
That is what broke him

 

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So is there anyone in the running for the other seat at Honda?

 

my pick is Nico Piquet jr. son of 3 time WC and Williams Honda F1 WC Nelson Piquet

Nico like his father and RB is Brazilian.. that is the reason Honda signed RB, to get staff used to mindset of a Brazilian.

AD will not be a Honda F1 driver.

The RB replacement will be a new comer as all the serious drivers are all linked long term to their current teams and those who aren't are too old.

 

What have Honda perfected human hybridization whereas they get the best aspects of both Rosberg AND Piquet?

I think you meant Nelson Piquet Jr.

 

Yes but he goes by Nico

btw, look for him to be Honda F1 test driver next year.

 

Well I just learned something new!