Rubens Barrichello began his Formula1 career with the Jordan
team, where he stayed for four years with some success. His move to Stewart in 1997
allowed him to re-build his confidence, which had taken a battering after two and
a half years of partnering Eddie Irvine at Jordan, and produced his most successful
season to date - last year. In 1999 he managed to garner 21 championship points and
win the drive at Ferrari.
His legions of Brazilian fans, who switched allegiance to Barrichello after the death
of Ayrton Senna, were delighted with his new team and so was he. Well-known for his
more sensitive and emotional nature he admitted to a few tears upon seeing his name
on a red Ferrari for the first time. He is looking to win his first Grand Prix in
2000 and is adamant that he will get equal treatment to Michael Schumacher, something
that eluded Irvine in his four years with the team.
1999 3rd in San Marino, France and Europe and seventh in the drivers' championship
with 21 points.
1998 5th place in Spain and Canada. 12th in the championship.
1997 Signs for Stewart and finishes 13th in the Drivers' Championship after
collecting six points in Monaco.
1996 Finishes 8th in the World Championship after collecting 14 points over
the course of the season but still loses his drive with Jordan.
1995 Claims second place at the Canadian GP.
1994 Finishes sixth in the Drivers' Championship in his second year with Jordan.
Claims his first podium finish by coming 3rd in the Pacific grand prix.
1993 Signs for Jordan, making his F1 debut at the Brazilian GP.
1992 Enjoys a mixed Formula 3000 season.
1991 Wins the British Formula Three Championship.
1990 Wins the European Formula Ford Opel title.