Rubens Barrichello: In the Wheel Tracks of Senna (Hardcover)

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When he graduated to Formula 1 in 1993 Rubens Barrichello looked a potential star. By 1996—still grieving the death of his mentor Ayrton Senna—Rubens seemed a "might have been," struggling with an uncompetitive Jordan. However in 1999, driving for Jackie Stewart, he proved a mature performer and Ferrari beckoned. The Brazilian is a rare mix—tough enough to be Michael Schumacher’s fastest-ever teammate yet so gentle off-track that he is the most popular driver in the paddock. This is his rollercoaster story.

About the Author

David Tremayne - long-time editor of Motoring News and motor racing correspondent for the Independent - is a well-respected author. His books for Haynes have included 'The Science of' titles on Speed, Safety and F1 Design, but he also excels at biography. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 1st edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844252000
• ISBN-13: 978-1844252008
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,425,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars He was never meant to be..., October 26, 2006

By	M. D. Fonseca "carmarthen" (Thunder) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ruben Barrichello was never meant to be a champion, This unnoficial biography covers his racing career until the end of 2004, before his move to Honda in 2006 and a very disappointing year in Ferrari in 2005.

Although a very competent driver, the move to Ferrari in 2000, to race in the same team of Michael Schumacher, sealed his doom (in terms of ever winning the Championship - but of course it made him a very wealthy man). In Ferrari, he was trapped in a no-win situation, having to contend the already established patterns defined by Schumacher and his team of "conspirators" Ross Brawn, Jean Todt and Rory Byrne. He never had a chance.

But, come the 2006 Season and, in Honda, his team mate Jenson Button finishes the season with 56 points. Barrichello scored 30. Comes 2007, and Button scores 6 points. Barrichello, none at all. He's on his way to retirement, while taking big money from the Japanese, who don't realize he's a spent force in Formula One environment.