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Long-time F1 star Rubens Barrichello has taken a racing championship win in NASCAR at the age of 53.
Long-time F1 star Rubens Barrichello, known for his time at Ferrari with Michael Schumacher, won the 2025 NASCAR Brasil Series Brazilian Championship at 53.
His victory at Autodromo Velo Citta secured his unassailable 28-point lead going into the weekend’s second race, aiming for a championship 1-2 for Full Time Sports with Thiago Camilo.
The weekend wrapped up the Brazilian Championship, leading into the three-round Special Edition phase next month to determine the overall champion and Rookie of the Year.
The NASCAR Brasil Series is one of four international NASCAR competitions, including Canada, Mexico, and Euro Series.
Barrichello emphasized his fierce competitiveness after the race, battling with Camilo and taking the win despite an early collision.
Team principal Ferreira praised Barrichello’s consistency and speed at 53, aiming for more successes in the rest of the season.
