Michael Schumacher can equal Ayrton Senna's record of six Monaco Grand Prix victories in the most glamorous race of the F1 season this weekend.
The German roared around the twisty Hungaroring circuit in one minute 19.882 seconds.
Michael Schumacher won the San Marino Grand Prix for his and Ferrari's first victory of the F1 season
'I could never have dreamed of being where I am today.'
'The beginning of the European season should coincide with the start of our drive for the world title,' said the seven-time world champion.
Barrichello took the chequered flag for the first time since last season's final race in Japan, a mere 1.3 seconds ahead of team mate Michael Schumacher.
Ferrari's technical director said the rule changes made it difficult for his team to win this year.
Despite the determination of McLaren, Williams and Renault, Ferrari are still hungry.
Rediff's Formula One fanatics in a chat after the Melbourne Grand Prix.
The German, who failed to finish in Melbourne last year after colliding with the Williams of compatriot Nick Heidfeld, has won four of the last six Australian Grands Prix.
The seven-time world champions says he is happy with his start to the Formula One season and expects Ferrari to be even quicker in Australia next week.
New signing Michael Owen will prove to be a valuable addition to Real Madrid's squad, defender Roberto Carlos claimed on Sunday.
The Ferrari driver feels far more confident about the new Formula One season than he did last year.
British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has caused an online stir after posting photos of him skiing with his brother just days after Michael Schumacher's shocking accident in the Alps.
Ralf Schumacher said his brother was too far behind F1 leader Fernando Alonso to stake a claim for the championship this year
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher has warned rivals not to write off his Formula One championship challenge despite the team's lack of success so far.
The Ferrari driver believes Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix will not be the same without the excluded BAR team and Jenson Button.
The Renault driver held off a strong challenge from seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.