Barrichello, Hulkenberg to drive for Williams team

The Associated Press

GROVE, England — Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will drive for Formula One team Williams next season.

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Brazil's F1 driver Rubenz Barrichello, middle, of Brawn GP, listens to his team members during the first practice session at the Yas Marina racetrack , in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, Nov.1. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

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Barrichello, who will be leaving constructors' champion Brawn GP to join Williams, has made a record 284 starts in Formula One. Hulkenberg won the GP2 Series championship this year.

"Rubens needs no introduction. He is not only the most experienced driver in Formula One, but a passionate and talented driver who fought hard for the drivers' championship this year," Williams team principal Frank Williams said. "Nico Hulkenberg won the GP2 Championship this season as a rookie and has previously won the F3 Euroseries, Formula Masters, A1 GP and Formula BMW Germany."

Barrichello and Hulkenberg are replacing Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima.

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November 02, 2009 06:36 AM EST

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