Barrichello signs with Williams for 2010 F1 season

2009-11-03 02:02:09 GMT2009-11-03 10:02:09 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil waves to the crowd after finishing the qualifying session with the best time to take the pole position at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo October 17, 2009. (Reuters, File Photo)

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello will race for Williams in the 2010 Formula One championship after they signed a contract on Monday.

Barrichello will be accompanied by German Nico Hulkenberg, the champion of the G2 title of 2009.

"Williams has always been a team that I have wanted to work for. I am in the best moment of my career and hope to bring enthusiasm and my experience to the table," said Barrichello.

Williams will be the Brazilian's sixth team during his F1 career. Previously, he has driven for Jordan, Steward, Ferrari, Honda and Brawn.

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