Rubens Barrichello elated with qualifying lap ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix

The Williams driver will start the race from 12th position, the Brazilian very happy with his final run in the second qualifying segment.

Now Barrichello is looking to capitalise in the race.

"I feel great! I'm so glad that I put in a good lap because I have lots of family here this weekend," said the Brazilian.

"Also for the team and for the fans, it really felt like they were pushing me on which was an amazing feeling. I have to drive 71 laps like that tomorrow but we have the best chance now so let's hope for a good one."

Team-mate Pastor Maldonado, on the other hand, endured a difficult day after struggling to find the right balance with the soft tyres.

The Venezuelan rookie was knocked out in Q1 and will start from 18th.

"We're a bit on the back foot with P18," he said. "We didn't find the best balance on the option tyre and so didn't get a clean lap in.

"I will need to make up lots of ground in the race but after doing that in Abu Dhabi, I'm optimistic I can do it again here."