Williams newcomer Nico Hulkenberg says he has the ideal team-mate in Rubens Barrichello as he looks to take his fledgling steps in F1.
Nico Hulkenberg shares his thoughts as he prepares for his first season in F1 having been signed up to race for Williams in 2010.
Williams technical director Sam Michael believes Rubens Barrichello will offer Nico Hulkenberg both support and experience as the German tackles his first season in F1.
Ross Brawn has paid tribute to Rubens Barrichello whose Indian summer in Formula One will continue with Williams next year.
Rubens Barrichello, upon the confirmation of his Williams deal for next season, says it's "experience and enthusiasm" that has kept him in F1 for so many years.
Williams have confirmed Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will be their driver line-up for the 2010 Formula One season.
There were points in Abu Dhabi for Kamui Kobayashi, Jarno Trulli and Sebastien Buemi while Nico Rosberg narrowly missed out.
Although Sir Frank Williams has wished Bruno Senna well, the Williams team boss fears there will be "unimagineably great expectation on his shoulders."
There were top ten places in the Abu Dhabi qualifying for Jarno Trulli, both BMW drivers, Nico Rosberg and Sebastien Buemi.
There were top ten places in Friday's Abu Dhabi practice for Kamui Kobayashi, Sebastien Buemi, Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen.
Williams will switch from Toyota to Cosworth engines next season, according to team owner Sir Frank Williams.
Nico Rosberg, amongst others, is set to ask FIA race director Charlie Whiting for guidelines as to what is acceptable defending after numerous incidents at the Brazilian GP.
Nico Rosberg has confirmed he will leave Williams following this season's final race of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Nico Hulkenberg's manager, Willi Weber, says the German will line-upfor Williams next season, partnering Rubens Barrichello.
Williams insist that they are not the only outfit who would not welcome the introduction of a fourteenth team next season.