The paternal side of his family comes from Veneto, Italy (from the town of Riese, in the province of Treviso). Interview: Rubens Barrichello (grandfather) His maternal side of the family is of Portuguese origin. Both his father and paternal grandfather are also named Rubens, and Barrichello shares his father's birthday: 23 May. Therefore, Rubens Barrichello was known as Rubinho (Portuguese for "little Rubens"), which has become his nickname.
