Barrichello to celebrate record in Turkey

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During the Formula One Grand Prix at Turkey, Honda driver Rubens Barrichello will celebrate his record 257th GP. This despite disagreement on how many races he has actually started. According to the Brazilian he will equal Riccardo Patrese's record of 256 starts as according to F1 statistician Jacques Deschenaux, Rubens will have his 255th GP race at Istanbul.

In a Honda statement read: "In view of the lack of consensus regarding which specific race marks Rubens' 257th grand prix, Rubens will celebrate the milestone...at the Turkish Grand Prix on 11 May."