Rubens Barrichello leaves Williams after contract negotiations for end of year break down . British team will retain veteran Hulkenberg and name new driver by end of year . The 38-year-old Barrichello was 12th to finish 10th in the drivers ' standings on 47 points in his first season at Williams , while Hulkenberg -- Williams ' test driver for two years before making his F1 debut this year -- was 16th to be 14th overall on 22 points . Hulkenberg had an impressive rookie season , claiming pole position in us . The drivers helped Williams to retain First place in the constructors ' standings .
Rubens Barrichello leaves Williams after contract negotiations for end of year break down . British team will retain veteran Hulkenberg and name new driver by end of year . Hulkenberg had an impressive rookie season , claiming pole position in us . The drivers helped Williams to retain First place in the constructors ' standings .