Rubens Barrichello is reportedly close to agreeing a sensational comeback for cash-strapped Sauber at this year's Brazilian Grand Prix. #F1
Would be fun, anyone heard anything more?
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Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:04
Internet now littered with rumour and speculation that he is in line to return in Brazil and drive for them in 2014.
http://www.grandprix...ns/ns26417.html
http://www.motorspor...14-sauber-seat/
among others.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:07
Livio Oricchio reported this a few days ago on his personal blog at www.estadao.com.br
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:09
Yawn. Woobins was immensely fast on his day, but that's a long time ago. Bringing him back is just a waste of a seat that could be taken by one of the promising future stars.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:11
What happened to Sauber's Russian monies? Or was that money as real as the money Genni were getting from Brunei.....
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:14
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:15
way to keep new, promising blood out of F1.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:17
Bernie will be supporting this as the need a driver from Brazil on the grid. If Massa cannot find a drive, then Rubens will act as a safenet, and also provide Sauber with a pot of gold they dearly need.
The reasons are clear, but I still do not really want it to happen.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:18
I'd rather see Massa there. Rubens' time is over.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:27
Replacing Hulkenberg at his specialist circuit doesn't seem astute.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 12:47
He would be rusty as hell unless he has a lot of practise in between.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:03
Bernie will be supporting this as the need a driver from Brazil on the grid. If Massa cannot find a drive, then Rubens will act as a safenet, and also provide Sauber with a pot of gold they dearly need.
Not sure about Rubens but it wouldn't surprise me about the Bernie/Brazilian thing. Eddie Jordan said the same thing during his silly season feature on the BBC. And we know Bernie and Eddie talk about driver contracts.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:12
Please, no one needs him... old and lame.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:15
Please, no one needs him... old and lame.
Who, Bernie, Eddie or Rubens?
Hm, on second thoughts...
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:20
If they're doing it for cash, then it's just going to be some sub-par rich kid anywayway to keep new, promising blood out of F1.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:22
Posted 30 September 2013 - 13:35
I will be rooting for him. Go Rubens!
Posted 30 September 2013 - 14:04
Go Rubino!!
Posted 30 September 2013 - 15:25
rubens has terrible luck at that track tho :/
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Posted 30 September 2013 - 15:51
Edited by sblick, 30 September 2013 - 19:30.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 16:12
Posted 30 September 2013 - 16:20
Heck, don't even mention Sauber, why would Rubens want to drive a midfield car with no testing or training? Drive around at a Caterham pace and be nowhere near his teammate? I'm sure he is familiar with Badoer and Fisichella enough to avoid jumping on a car just like that. I frankly doubt there is any weight to this rumour.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 16:40
Why is everyone assuming he would be replacing Hulk anyway?
Posted 30 September 2013 - 16:42
Please stop whoring yourselves out, Sauber. Rubens would probably do worse than Gutierrez.
Edited by MikeV1987, 30 September 2013 - 16:43.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 16:48
ITT: People who think they really know what's going on at Sauber.
ITT: People who are pretending they wouldn't leap at any chance to race F1, even if they're old and bald.
For once on this forum, let's pretend we actually know how to put ourselves in someone else's shoes. It really isn't that hard, because this is kindergarten-level ****.
"Hey, Rubens: you wanna drive in F1 again for a decent team?"
The right answer:
"Heck yeah! Sign me up baby!"
The wrong answer:
"Well, gee, that really is my heart's desire and F1 is my one true love of anything on this planet and I only get to live once. But those keyboard warriors on Autosport said I'm old and past it, so no thanks. I'll stick with Stock Car Brazil so I don't get in the way of amazing young talent".
Posted 30 September 2013 - 17:04
Why is everyone assuming he would be replacing Hulk anyway?
Because he isn't paying for his seat. If you're desperate enough for money that you'll bring in a semi-retired driver who's been out of F1 for two years, you're not going to throw out the other pay-driver. Unless there's problems with Gutierrez's peso's of course.
Much as I like Rubens, I wouldn't want to see him back for a one-off race. He's just not going to be competitive.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 17:32
what happened to the Russian deal?
why would Rubens be in line for 2014 at Sauber when Massa could probably get more sponsorship.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 17:41
Because he isn't paying for his seat. If you're desperate enough for money that you'll bring in a semi-retired driver who's been out of F1 for two years, you're not going to throw out the other pay-driver. Unless there's problems with Gutierrez's peso's of course.
Much as I like Rubens, I wouldn't want to see him back for a one-off race. He's just not going to be competitive.
From all i've heard, Gutierrez isn't paying either. Not anymore, at least.
I don't expect that to happen, anyway. Twobens could probably still do a decent job next season, but i don't see the point in putting him into the car for the final 2013 race.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 17:50
ITT: People who think they really know what's going on at Sauber.
ITT: People who are pretending they wouldn't leap at any chance to race F1, even if they're old and bald.
For once on this forum, let's pretend we actually know how to put ourselves in someone else's shoes. It really isn't that hard, because this is kindergarten-level ****.
"Hey, Rubens: you wanna drive in F1 again for a decent team?"
The right answer:
"Heck yeah! Sign me up baby!"
The wrong answer:
"Well, gee, that really is my heart's desire and F1 is my one true love of anything on this planet and I only get to live once. But those keyboard warriors on Autosport said I'm old and past it, so no thanks. I'll stick with Stock Car Brazil so I don't get in the way of amazing young talent".
but DC disagrees
Posted 30 September 2013 - 18:18
but DC disagrees
One of the best ways to check if you're on the right side of an issue in current F1 news is to make sure DC is on the other side of the wire. He's a nice dude but he seems off base a lot of the time.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 18:23
One of the best ways to check if you're on the right side of an issue in current F1 news is to make sure DC is on the other side of the wire. He's a nice dude but he seems off base a lot of the time.
How about Stoner then???
Edited by eronrules, 30 September 2013 - 18:24.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 19:14
One off race is a terrible idea, especially if he replaces Hulkenberg who is both good at that track and good in mixed conditions which are likely in Brazil.
He would be better off starting fresh with winter testing next season. The whole thing sounds pretty crazy though. He would have to bring a lot of sponsorship money! I'm guessing he can still handily beat Sirotkin, but aren't there better options? I wonder how desperate Sauber still is for money.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 19:20
Rubens had never brought a lot of sponsorship. Really strange rumor.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 19:20
Posted 30 September 2013 - 19:54
From all i've heard, Gutierrez isn't paying either. Not anymore, at least.
I don't expect that to happen, anyway. Twobens could probably still do a decent job next season, but i don't see the point in putting him into the car for the final 2013 race.
Has he actually not paid for the remainder of the season? You would expect him to be replaced by another pay driver, given his less than stellar performances this season.
Posted 30 September 2013 - 21:20
Rubens to go for 400 starts!
Posted 30 September 2013 - 23:15
If Hulkenberg is out of F1 because Massa and Barrichelo have seats I will be
Posted 01 October 2013 - 01:24
Noooooooooo
I can't put up with his whiny voice again.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 07:55
If he comes back only for one race, that's fine. Even though he will probably be off-pace. But at least he can give a proper farewell goodbye, which he didn't do in 2011, being motivated (or stubborn, depending on your POV) in extending his career.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 09:13
Doesn't make sense. He'll come back and just whine.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 09:22
It'd be great to see Rubens 'The team made me lose the race' Barrichello back in F1.
Anyway, given Barrichello's shocking run of misfortune at the Interlagos circuit, I'm not sure any team - superstitious or not - would look forward to putting him in one of their cars there.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 09:29
not this loser agan , plz stay home and cry alone
Posted 01 October 2013 - 10:12
doesn't make much sense, because just jumping in the car, with no testing sounds like a bad idea BUT, Sauber have nothing to loose, if it attract some money great, I doubt finishing in 22 or 12 is going to make much of a difference for them.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 10:17
in that case, they should also give Susie Wolff a chance. Would give Williams MASSIVE attention and undoubtedly some good funds as well.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 10:36
in that case, they should also give Susie Wolff a chance. Would give Williams MASSIVE attention and undoubtedly some good funds as well.
I approve of this idea. At this point: why not?
Posted 01 October 2013 - 11:01
This is where a man (Rubens), has to recognize to stop being greedy, and blend his career as youth driver manager perhaps for other competitions, or work his way as a team manager if he's still this passionate about the sport.
Otherwise, with all due respect to him, he's really stealling time/oppertunity from some seeking for a chance to preform as he once did.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 11:03
in that case, they should also give Susie Wolff a chance. Would give Williams MASSIVE attention and undoubtedly some good funds as well.
While I like this idea, there are better woman drivers to should also be given a chance. One is that young Dutch girl for one of a Redbull's junior teams.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 11:14
Welcome to the 2045 Uzbekistan Grand Prix grid walk, there's Ruben's nurse wheeling him up to his car, let's see if we can grab a quick word before he takes his teeth out...
Posted 01 October 2013 - 11:18
Welcome to the 2045 Uzbekistan Grand Prix grid walk, there's Ruben's nurse wheeling him up to his car, let's see if we can grab a quick word before he takes his teeth out...