Williams confirm Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg as 2010 drivers
Williams have confirmed Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will be their drivers for the 2010 Formula One season.The news has been widely anticipated, with the duo replacing Nico Rosberg – set to take up Barrichello's seat at Brawn – and Kazuki Nakajima.
Barrichello, 37, is the most experienced driver in Formula One history, having made 284 starts, and Hulkenberg, 22, is a rookie who won the GP2 Series championship.
"Rubens is not only the most experienced driver in Formula One, but a passionate and talented driver who fought hard for the championship this year," said the Williams team principal Frank Williams. "Nico won the GP2 championship this season as a rookie and has previously won the F3 Euroseries, Formula Master, A1 GP and Formula BMW Germany.
"Nico Rosberg and Kazuki remain our drivers until the end of 2009 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them. They have represented Williams and our partners with dedication, discipline and skill and we wish them every success with their future endeavours."