Barrichello won the prestigious Gregor Grant prize at Autosport Awards

Dec.07 (GMM) The Brazilian F1 expert Rubens Barrichello won the prestigious Gregor Grant prize at the Autosport Awards, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Sunday evening. The Brazilian was honoured for his extensive racing career and achievements across the sport’s various formulae. Barrichello celebrated 300 Formula One races at this year’s Belgian Grand Prix and will contest his 19th season with the AT&T Williams team in 2011, making him the longest serving driver in the history of the sport.

“I’m so proud to get this trophy,” said Barrichello, after receiving his award from Williams’ 1996 Formula One World Champion, Damon Hill.

“I have had such a long life in the sport which has involved a lot of passion and a lot of speed. To hear so many kind words, especially from people like Sir Jackie Stewart, and to have my friends from Brazil there as well, made the night very special,” he added.

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