Former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello has clinched the NASCAR Brazil Series title after winning the sixth round of the 2025 season in his hometown of Sao Paulo.

It sees the 53-year-old crowned champion in his rookie season in the category, almost 15 years after the end of his F1 career.

Rubens Barrichello crowned NASCAR Brazil champion

Barrichello remains one of the most recognisable F1 names of the modern era, having served as Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Ferrari during the Scuderia’s dominant period at the turn of the century.

The Brazilian twice finished second to Schumacher in the World Championship, in 2002 and 2004, with Barrichello also acting as teammate to Jenson Button during his title-winning season with Brawn GP in 2009.

He claimed the last of his 11 grand prix vict

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