British Grand Prix introduces unique lego trophies for podium finishers
British GP Podium Introduces Lego Trophies in Creative Collaboration
SILVERSTONE, England -- In a creative twist to tradition, the top three finishers at this year's British Grand Prix will be awarded trophies made entirely of Lego on the Silverstone podium. This innovative collaboration is part of the Danish toy giant's partnership with Formula 1, as Lego brings a fresh, whimsical take on the prestigious race. The design of the new trophies is inspired by the iconic golden Royal Automobile Club (RAC) trophy, which has been presented to the winner of the British Grand Prix since 1973.
While the traditional RAC trophy will still be awarded to the race winner—albeit returned after the ceremony—drivers will now get to keep their custom Lego-designed models.
A Detailed Look at the Lego Trophies
Standing at an impressive 59cm tall, the winner’s Lego trophy weighs 2 kilograms and is composed of 2,717 individual bricks. A special black-and-gold version has also been created for the constructors’ trophy to highlight specific design details. Meanwhile, the second- and third-place finisher trophies are smaller, measuring 43cm in height and featuring predominantly white bricks.
The crafting of the four trophies was no simple feat. Built in Lego's hometown of Billund, Denmark, the process required the expertise of seven builders and over 210 work hours. Among the standout features are exclusive gold-hued bricks that are unavailable for public purchase.
"We didn't want to present a bright yellow trophy, because we wanted to respect the heritage behind this race and sport," explained Samuel Liltorp Johnson, the creator of the trophies.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional RAC trophy, Liltorp Johnson also emphasized injecting Lego's trademark creativity into the design.
"We've added a little bit of Lego flair to it, and you can see that each trophy has a small Lego car attached to it and a cheeky Lego brick on the top as well," he said.
Engineered for Resilience
Recognizing the potential hazards of an exuberant podium celebration, the Lego trophies have been engineered for resilience. This includes measures inspired by the fallout from the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris famously shattered the porcelain trophy meant for race-winner Max Verstappen with an overenthusiastic champagne spray.
"The team has built and glued them together, so we don't have a disaster with maybe some champagne being slammed down and the trophy smashing on the ground," Liltorp Johnson reassured.
"They are very strong," he continued. "Made of a combination of standard Lego bricks and Lego Technic, which is more of an engineering style of Lego building, the trophies feature a backbone of Lego Technic running through them. You can actually lift it and handle it like any real trophy."
Fans Can Recreate the Design
Though replicas of the trophies won’t be up for public sale, die-hard Lego and F1 fans can theoretically recreate the designs themselves—provided they can hunt down the right pieces.
"Everything that you see here, you would be able to recreate with the right bricks," shared Liltorp Johnson. "The color is exclusive to this moment, but you could purchase, if you wanted to, all the bricks that are present in this model. So, if you wanted to and you were a big Lego fan, you could work out how to do it."
Lego’s Growing Partnership with Formula 1
These trophies are the latest creative venture in Lego’s recent engagement with Formula 1. Earlier this year, the partnership made headlines at the Miami Grand Prix, where life-size Lego cars were featured during the drivers' parade.
As Formula 1 continues to blend tradition with innovation, Silverstone will play host to a memorable podium celebration that combines racing history with the imaginative fun of Lego.
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