Barrichello ready to deliver

With Michael Schumacher starting from 18th on the grid following his free practice accident, the entire focus of the Ferrari team is now on helping Barrichello bring an end to his appalling bad luck at Interlagos and deliver a long sought-after victory in his home grand prix.

Speaking about the ever-increasing expectations, though, Barrichello said he was incredibly relaxed - and that being able to sleep at home on Saturday night and see his son would be a huge bonus.

"I think the pressure is already gone," said Barrichello. "I am going to sleep in my own bed tonight, which I love so much, and my son will take care of me. It will be a normal day, playing with him.

"Then tomorrow I hope we can do what we did last year. If it is reserved for me then that's alright, if not I will try to do the best I can."

Barrichello was all set for a crushing victory in last year's race when he ran out of fuel - leaving him close to tears by the side of the track.

Despite his optimism, however, Barrichello has admitted to feeling some pressure before his brilliant qualifying lap.

"As I went across the line and found out I was on pole, my legs were numb because of the immense pressure.," he said. "But I wasn't thinking that if I missed out on pole then someone would come down from the grandstands and kill me, it was good pressure!"