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Rubens Barrichello: Why he Right-Foot Braked

Updated: Nov 3

What is Rubens Barrichello's driving style?

It is a Smooth Understeer/Oversteer driving style. This is why.


Rubens Barrichello was a highly experienced F1 driver, racing over the span of two decades. He was also known for braking with his right-foot, rarely using his left-foot confidently. In his 2000-2005 Ferrari era, his style was noticeably smoother than Michael Schumacher. While Schumacher would hack at the steering wheel making corrections, Barrichello would turn in gradually. 

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