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Monisha Kaltenborn has backtracked, after earlier hinting Rubens Barrichello is in the running to return to F1 next year with Sauber.
Out of the sport since losing his Williams seat in 2011, the hugely-experienced Brazilian has reportedly put together a sponsorship package and was in the running to drive for Sauber next season.
Speaking in Korea, the Swiss team's boss Monisha Kaltenborn said "let's see" when asked about the speculation.
And Barrichello, 41, wrote on Twitter: "Lots of things have been said this week about a possible F1 return.
"The truth is: if there is an opportunity, I'm in."
But Kaltenborn changed her mind Saturday, admitting to reporters she only did not categorically rule out the 41-year-old for 2014 out of respect.
"I don't think it is right that I just so abruptly say 'No, we are not going to talk'," said Kaltenborn.
But "I am ruling out that he would drive for us. Maybe it is better if one is that clear about it," she added.
Monisha Kaltenborn has backtracked, after earlier hinting Rubens Barrichello is in the running to return to F1 next year with Sauber.
Out of the sport since losing his Williams seat in 2011, the hugely-experienced Brazilian has reportedly put together a sponsorship package and was in the running to drive for Sauber next season.
Speaking in Korea, the Swiss team's boss Monisha Kaltenborn said "let's see" when asked about the speculation.
And Barrichello, 41, wrote on Twitter: "Lots of things have been said this week about a possible F1 return.
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| Rubens Barrichello (Photo: WRi2) |
"The truth is: if there is an opportunity, I'm in."
But Kaltenborn changed her mind Saturday, admitting to reporters she only did not categorically rule out the 41-year-old for 2014 out of respect.
"I don't think it is right that I just so abruptly say 'No, we are not going to talk'," said Kaltenborn.
But "I am ruling out that he would drive for us. Maybe it is better if one is that clear about it," she added.