On the actual Top Gear TV programme itself Rubens joked that he could now ask Frank Williams for a pay rise as he is now the fastest racing driver in the world. 
Report by Jonathan Noble, Autosport.com, Today.Rubens Barrichello had a big smile on his face throughout the British Grand Prix weekend – although this had nothing to do with the steps forward that his Williams team has made in recent races.
Instead, it had everything to do with his performance in BBC television programme Top Gear's item: Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. The Brazilian had completed his effort at the Dunsfold test track on the day before he arrived at Silverstone – but he had to keep his efforts totally secret through the GP weekend as the programme was not broadcast until Sunday night.
Eager, however, to drop a few hints about how well he had done, Barrichello did spend some time telling people to make sure they skipped the World Cup final and instead flick over to BBC 2. ..........The reason, Barrichello had not only emerged as the best racing driver to have taken part – he had actually beaten The Stig.
His best lap of 1m44.3s was one tenth quicker than The Stig, and three tenths ahead of former world champion Mansell.
Who now can topple Barrichello?
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