Brazilian pilot takes first laps in an IndyCar at SebringABOVE: Could Rubens Barrichello wind up racing in this year's IndyCar championship? Credit -- Dave Lewandowski/IndyCar.comKnown the world over for his exploits in Formula One, Brazil's Rubens Barrichello is looking to extend his career.The 39-year-old recently found out that he would not retain his seat at Williams F1 in the 2012 campaign, potentially ending a 19-year Grand Prix career that saw him earn 11 victories. But Barrichello isn't ready to go home just yet. In fact, his racing journey may take him to an entirely new landscape: The IZOD IndyCar Series. To that end, Barrichello is part of the group of IndyCar drivers that are testing today and tomorrow at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Testing with the Chevy-powered KV Racing Technology alongside his good friend, former IndyCar champion Tony Kanaan, Barrichello has apparently taken a liking to the new, turbo-charged Dallara DW12s. This afternoon, a...
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