The rumours had been flying around and Williams have today annouced the drivers for 2010. It is unsurprisingly Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenburg, who will replace Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima – two drivers yet to announce where they will be next season.

F1 veteran Barrichello drove the 2009 season at Brawn GP where he racked up 2 wins and 77 championship points, helping Brawn GP to become constructors champions and finishing 3rd in the drivers championship in the process.

22 year old German Nico Hulkenberg has had also a successful year, becoming the GP2 champion with 5 wins in the season.

Frank Williams, 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.”

“Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima remain our drivers until the end of 2009 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution to the team. Nico and Kazuki have represented AT&T Williams and our partners with dedication, discipline and skill and we wish them every success with their future endeavours.”