Rubens Barrichello awarded new 2008 Fireblade

Honda celebrate Brazilian's record-breaking F1 achievement of 257 Grand Prix starts by handing over the keys to their 2008 flagship superbike




Scooter to Fireblade - we're sure he can handle it

HONDA F1 star Rubens Barrichello has been awarded a brand new Honda Fireblade by his employers to celebrate the Brazilian's achievement of becoming the most experienced Formula One driver of all time, when he races in the Turkish GP this Sunday.

The Brazilian, who is reputed to be over the moon with his new toy, will race in his 257th Grand Prix this weekend, surpassing the record of 256 Grands Prix held since 1993 by Riccardo Patrese.