F1: Williams annonces Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg for 2010

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From GMM

Williams on Monday confirmed the open secret about its drivers for the 2010 season, Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg .

After completing the 2009 championship with Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima in Abu Dhabi, the British team announced a wholesale change for next year.

"Rubens (Barrichello) needs no introduction," said team boss Sir Frank Williams. "He is not only the most experienced driver in formula one, but a passionate and talented driver who fought hard for the drivers' championship this year.

"Nico Hulkenberg won the GP2 championship this season as a rookie and has previously won the F3 Euroseries, Formula Masters, A1 GP and Formula BMW Germany," the 67-year-old added.