08/09/2008
NEWS STORY
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Former Formula One winner Riccardo Patrese, who raced in 256 Grands Prix between 1977 to 1993, will get a taste of a modern Formula One car on Tuesday courtesy of the Honda F1 Team. Riccardo will return to the driving seat when he takes the wheel of last year's Honda RA107 at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain.
The Honda F1 Team extended the invitation of a guest drive to Riccardo following the Italian's contribution to the celebrations for Rubens Barrichello's 257th Grand Prix earlier this year. At the 2008 Turkish Grand Prix, Rubens broke Riccardo's long-standing 15 year record to become the most experienced Grand Prix driver of all time. Whilst taking part in a celebratory golf tournament, Riccardo mentioned that he would love to try out a contemporary F1 car, and the team were delighted to give him this opportunity.
During his 17 year Formula One career, Riccardo Patrese achieved six wins, 37 podiums, eight pole positions and 13 fastest laps from 256 race starts. He now commentates for Italian broadcaster Sky Sports Italia's F1 coverage.