Giancarlo Fisichella is hoping to celebrate joining Formula One's '200 club' this weekend by claiming Force India's first point.

Fisichella becomes only the ninth driver to reach the milestone, joining an elite group that includes Rubens Barrichello, Riccardo Patrese, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard, Gerhard Berger, Andrea de Cesaris, Nelson Piquet and Jean Alesi.

"Monaco will be my 200th race start, and it feels a long way away from my debut that's for sure," reflected Fisichella, who began his career with Minardi in Australia 12 years ago. "One point is my target - anything on top of that is a bonus."

To mark the occasion at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the veteran Italian will sport a new set of race overalls and helmet bearing a '200' logo.

He added: "I still feel as good and confident as I did back then, and there is definitely a feeling of satisfaction to reach a milestone that only a handful of other drivers have achieved.

"Even more satisfying is to know I have a lot more to give and I am still motivated to do well, although Rubens' record of 257 starts will be hard to beat.

"But to celebrate this at Monaco is fantastic as it's the best track in the world, one of my favourites.

"It's certainly the best place for a celebration - I have to hope we can celebrate a good result on Sunday too."