The Grove-based AT&T Williams team today confirmed that its drivers for 2010 would be Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg.

Frank Williams, Team Principal, said: "Rubens needs no introduction. 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.”

He added: "Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima have represented AT&T Williams and our partners with dedication, discipline and skill and we wish them every success with their future endeavours."

Ross Brawn, Team Principal of Brackley-based Brawn GP said: "We are very pleased for Rubens that he will be driving in Formula One once again next year.

"Rubens was with our team for four years and we regard him as a highly experienced and talented driver whose contribution to the team over that period was significant.

"2009 was a very special season for Brawn GP and I am extremely proud of the spirit in which our drivers Rubens and Jenson fought for the Drivers' Championship.

"Rubens contributed hugely to our success in the Constructors' Championship with two great victories in Valencia and Monza along with numerous podiums and he was a pleasure to work with.

"We wish Rubens the very best with his new team and thank him for his contribution to Brawn GP this year."