Rubens Barrichello began his Formula1 career with the Jordan team, where he stayed for four years with some success. His move to Stewart in 1997 allowed him to re-build his confidence, which had taken a battering after two and a half years of partnering Eddie Irvine at Jordan, and produced his most successful season to date - last year. In 1999 he managed to garner 21 championship points and win the drive at Ferrari.

His legions of Brazilian fans, who switched allegiance to Barrichello after the death of Ayrton Senna, were delighted with his new team and so was he. Well-known for his more sensitive and emotional nature he admitted to a few tears upon seeing his name on a red Ferrari for the first time. He is looking to win his first Grand Prix in 2000 and is adamant that he will get equal treatment to Michael Schumacher, something that eluded Irvine in his four years with the team.
Team-mates, it will be interesting to see how Rubens handles the situation.