By Lorenzo Gotti
May 10 2002

Rubens Barrichello took part in this afternoon’s FIA press conference at the A1-Ring and naturally the subject of his extended contract with the Ferrari team was top of the agenda.

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"It makes no difference to the way I drive," was the Brazilian’s response when asked if it would have an effect on his performance this weekend. "From the outside, it might have looked as though I was under pressure, not having a contract after the end of this season and not having finished many races. But inside, I was perfectly calm and simply concentrated on my job rather than thinking about the future. But it is comforting to know I have a further two years with Ferrari, even if will not change my approach or my attitude."

The Brazilian did not feel that being quickest today improved his chances of taking pole position tomorrow. "The Friday times really do mean very little," maintained the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro man. "Saturday afternoon and the race are all that matter. What I can say is that I am very happy with the car. But now we must work on finding the best set-up for qualifying, because so far at this track, we have only run with a high fuel load."

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