Rubens Barrichello makes IndyCar test debut at Sebring
| By Jonathan Noble |
Monday, January 30th 2012, 16:09 GMT |
 Rubens Barrichello got his first taste of an Indycar at Sebring on Monday as the Brazilian began his two-day test programme with KV Racing.
The F1 veteran, whose last hope of racing in Formula 1 this year was dashed when Williams opted to sign Bruno Senna instead, took up the invite to try out an Indycar after conversations with close friend Tony Kanaan.
Barrichello has no commitments beyond this week's outing, but told a Brazilian newspaper over the weekend that a switch to the category could be a possibility.
"I've always wanted to test an Indycar. I love speed so it's natural to want to try this," Barrichello was quoted as saying by O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper. "As I have no contract with anyone there's nothing to stop me from testing it.
"I'm going into this test with my mind wide open. If I leave with the passion I have always had as a driver then why not? I love racing."
The Sebring test, which is held on the 1.7-mile short course configuration, will feature a number of IndyCar teams as they continue getting to grips with the new Dallara DW12 chassis.
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