Zoom Set to follow Coulthard in to retirement?

Rubens Barrichello has vowed to retire from competitive motor racing if he fails to secure a seat in Formula One next season.

The 36-year-old veteran's Honda ride is in serious doubt, as the Japanese team plans to evaluate alternatives Bruno Senna and Lucas di Grassi - both graduates of the GP2 series - at Barcelona next week.

"If they are good they will keep the position," Barrichello, whose more than 270 starts makes him the most experienced driver in F1 history, said.

Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger this week did not deny that the Faenza-based team is in talks with the Brazilian about working together next year.

But if his F1 options do not materialise, Barrichello said he will not switch to IndyCar.

"Either I stay in F1 or I won't race," he said, speaking from his native Sao Paulo.

Source: GMM
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