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Barrichello to BAR, Coulthard to Ferrari
The big news in the Budapest paddock is that Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello appears to have signed a two year deal to drive for BAR-Honda from 2006.
His countryman, triple world champion Nelson Piquet, broke the story when he told the Brazilian press that 33-year-old Rubens' next move - after six years in red - was now sealed.
BAR's Gil de Ferran, who has known Barrichello since childhood, didn't exactly deny it. ''It's always nice to work with old friends,'' Gil - also Brazilian - told a TV station.
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Rubens is contracted to Ferrari for 2006.
''If that's the story,'' Barrichello reacted in Hungary, ''then (Piquet) should stick to his son's career.
''The fact is that I have nothing to add.''
Further weakening Rubens' half-denial, though, was Bernie Ecclestone's reported quotes in the Brazilian media confirming Barrichello's departure from (and Felipe Massa's '06 arrival at) Ferrari.
There is, though, some 'wild card' speculation for Rubens' vacated Ferrari seat. One theory says Ferrari has asked 2006 engine partner Dietrich Mateschitz (Red Bull) to release David Coulthard for a year.
Takuma Sato would be Barrichello's teammate, with Jenson Button off to Williams.
PaddockTalk Perspective
OK.... The we have a split decision on Barrichello to BAR.
But Coulthard to Ferrari. We aren't buying that.
David's a very good driver, but why would the team invest in an older driver ?
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