Rubens Barrichello’s Historic Double Win in NASCAR Brazil

Former Formula 1 driver, Rubens Barrichello, made a stunning comeback last weekend by winning both races of the NASCAR Brazil Interlagos round. This triumph marked his return to the top spot of the podium at Interlagos for the first time in over three decades.

The Journey of a Lifelong Racer

When I stopped racing in Formula 1, I was 39 years old,” said Barrichello. “I heard some people saying that I had already shown everything I had to show. And, for me, that showed that people didn’t know me.

Interlagos, for me, is a joy,” Barrichello said. “I’ve been driving here since 1990, when I won the race. The tow here [in this championship] has a big impact. Roger Penske couldn’t see the race [because of the 2025 Indy 500 qualifying], otherwise he’d call me to race on a little oval. Stay tuned, Mr. Penske!

The last two Stock Car Pro years, though, were difficult for him: he was 7th in 2023 and just 14th in 2024. Now, at 52, the former F1 driver is turning around his seasons following a difficult start to 2025.

A Grateful Competitor

The truth is that it’s a great joy to be able to fight with all your strength for a victory you’ve always dreamed of, and this weekend it came in double doses,” he said.

I’ll take my helmet and if something happens…” the Brazilian said. “Anyway, when they [Marques and Ferreira] showed me what we could do, it didn’t take long for us to decide that I would race [in NASCAR Brazil].

The love I have for my profession, along with gratitude, make me a balanced person.”