RACING DRIVER

Rubens Barrichello

1972 - Today

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Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʁubẽjz ɡõˈsawviz baʁiˈkɛlu]; born 23 May 1972) is a Brazilian racing driver and broadcaster, who competes in the Stock Car Pro Series for Full Time Sports. Nicknamed "Rubinho" (pronounced [ʁuˈbĩɲu]), Barrichello competed in Formula One from 1993 to 2011, and twice finished runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship in 2002 and 2004 with Ferrari; he won 11 Grands Prix across 19 seasons. In stock car racing, Barrichello is a two-time champion of the Stock Car Pro Series in 2014 and 2022 with Full Time Sports. Born and raised in São Paulo, Barrichello started his career in karting, winning several national titles before progressing to junior formulae in 1989. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Rubens Barrichello is the 48th most popular racing driver (up from 88th in 2019), the 77th most popular biography from Brazil (up from 138th in 2019) and the 4th most popular Brazilian Racing Driver.

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Among RACING DRIVERS

Among racing drivers, Rubens Barrichello ranks 48 out of 1,080. Before him are Jean Todt, Damon Hill, Stirling Moss, Denny Hulme, Phil Hill, and Riccardo Patrese. After him are René Arnoux, Lewis Hamilton, Lella Lombardi, Tony Brooks, Didier Pironi, and Valentino Rossi.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Rubens Barrichello ranks 21. Before him are Pavel Nedvěd, Wentworth Miller, Mike Johnson, Thandie Newton, Jude Law, and Big Show. After him are Maia Sandu, Lee Jung-jae, Rui Costa, Pedro Sánchez, Alf-Inge Håland, and Vanessa Paradis.

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In Brazil

Among people born in Brazil, Rubens Barrichello ranks 77 out of 2,236. Before him are Dani Alves (1983), Sônia Braga (1950), Ernesto Geisel (1907), João Figueiredo (1918), Hélder Câmara (1909), and Xuxa (1963). After him are Leonardo Boff (1938), Jair da Costa (1940), Careca (1960), Zumbi (1655), Marcelo (1988), and Dida (1973).

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  • Photo of Dani Alves

    Dani Alves

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1983 - Present

    HPI: 67.79

    Rank: 71

  • Photo of Sônia Braga

    Sônia Braga

    ACTOR

    1950 - Present

    HPI: 67.74

    Rank: 72

  • Photo of Ernesto Geisel

    Ernesto Geisel

    POLITICIAN

    1907 - 1996

    HPI: 67.71

    Rank: 73

  • Photo of João Figueiredo

    João Figueiredo

    POLITICIAN

    1918 - 1999

    HPI: 67.62

    Rank: 74

  • Photo of Hélder Câmara

    Hélder Câmara

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    1909 - 1999

    HPI: 67.57

    Rank: 75

  • Photo of Xuxa

    Xuxa

    ACTOR

    1963 - Present

    HPI: 67.56

    Rank: 76

  • Photo of Rubens Barrichello

    Rubens Barrichello

    RACING DRIVER

    1972 - Present

    HPI: 67.51

    Rank: 77

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    Leonardo Boff

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    1938 - Present

    HPI: 67.31

    Rank: 78

  • Photo of Jair da Costa

    Jair da Costa

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1940 - 2025

    HPI: 67.21

    Rank: 79

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    Careca

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1960 - Present

    HPI: 67.18

    Rank: 80

  • Photo of Zumbi

    Zumbi

    POLITICIAN

    1655 - 1695

    HPI: 67.12

    Rank: 81

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    Marcelo

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1988 - Present

    HPI: 67.09

    Rank: 82

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    Dida

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1973 - Present

    HPI: 67.03

    Rank: 83

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Among RACING DRIVERS In Brazil

Among racing drivers born in Brazil, Rubens Barrichello ranks 4. Before him are Ayrton Senna (1960), Nelson Piquet (1952), and Emerson Fittipaldi (1946). After him are Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior (1943), Carlos Pace (1944), Felipe Massa (1981), Roberto Moreno (1959), Bruno Senna (1983), Chico Serra (1957), Luiz Bueno (1937), and Chico Landi (1907).

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