Barrichello feeling the pressure from the media - 1st August 18:05pm GMT

With all the reports of Rubens heading to BAR it seems that its starting to get to Rubens and his recent performances.

“This story has created problems inside the team,” Barrichello told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Some mechanics and engineers – with whom I have a great relationship, we are like a family – couldn't avoid asking me questions: If it's true that I'm leaving, why, what happened?

“These are things that don’t help during a race. If I’ll have to say something about my future, I’ll do it at the right time. Now I’d prefer not to hear about it any more.

“Why did Piquet have to come up with this story? Wouldn’t it be better if he followed his son [Nelson Jr] in GP2, who by the way doesn't seem to be doing too well?

“There’s been lots of confusion in Brazil too.”

When told of Barrichello’s comments Ferrari boss Jean Todt had a blunt response.

“Barrichello said that some stories would have created tension and annoyance in the team? What annoys me is failing to win races,” he said.

“I also give priority to the things that make us win; I’m not interested in pressures and tensions.”