Formula 1: Barrichello leaves Ferrari
{{date|August 2, 2005}}
[[Image:Barrichello 2003.jpg|right|thumb|Rubens Barrichello]]
[[w:Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari's]] second driver, [[w:Rubens Barrichello|Rubens Barrichello]], announced today that he will depart from Ferrari at the end of the season. Barrichello was with the team since 2000, won nine Grand Prix, helping win five constructor titles. He will most likely continue his career in [[w:British American Racing|BAR]].

Ferrari announced [[w:Felipe Massa|Felipe Massa]], currently driving for [[w:Sauber|Sauber]], as [[w:Michael Schumacher|Michael Schumacher's]] teammate for next season. "I am aware of the responsibility it places on me and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world, Michael Schumacher," said Massa. 

Massa was Ferrari's test driver in 2003 season: "Now, I am in my third season as a Sauber driver and I can also count on a year's experience as a Ferrari test driver, an experience which helped me to grow a great deal."

== Sources ==
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*{{source|url=http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=33694
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Rubens Barrichello
Ferrari's second driver, Rubens Barrichello, announced today that he will depart from Ferrari at the end of the season. Barrichello was with the team since 2000, won nine Grand Prix, helping win five constructor titles. He will most likely continue his career in BAR.

Ferrari announced Felipe Massa, currently driving for Sauber, as Michael Schumacher's teammate for next season. "I am aware of the responsibility it places on me and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world, Michael Schumacher," said Massa. 

Massa was Ferrari's test driver in 2003 season: "Now, I am in my third season as a Sauber driver and I can also count on a year's experience as a Ferrari test driver, an experience which helped me to grow a great deal."
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