Believe it or not, Spyker driver Markus Winkelhock, on his Formula One debut, led the first few laps during the chaotic European Grand Prix, thanks to his team's shrewd decision to change into intermediate tyres just before the start.
All in all he led in six laps in total, and as soon as the safety car peeled off the track when the race finally resumed, he was gobbled up by the likes of Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso.
And although Winkelhock retired after 15 laps due to mechanical problems, his name is forever etched into the record books.
He has become the 153rd driver in Formula One history to have led a race.
And he is among just a handful of drivers to have done so on his debut.
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