Chinese Grand Prix: Special Trophy Modelled After Traditional Laurel Wreath to be Presented to Winner at Shanghai

The 2024 season of the F1 is in full cry as three-time defending champion Max Verstappen goes in search of his fourth straight title after a strong start to the season.

The fourth race of the calendar, the Chinese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place over the upcoming weekend and there is a lot to take stock of at the Shanghai International Circuit besides the adrenaline-pumping racing action.

The race in China will feature a special trophy presented to the winner, modelled after the traditional laurel wreath of yesteryear. However, as a modern twist to the accolade, the noteworthy trophy is programmed to light up when adorned around the neck of the race winner.

The trophy, designed by Pininfarina of America, is also developed with the glorious heritage of the Chinese nation in mind as it has incorporated elements associated with a dragon, paying homage to the Year of the Dragon.

The twist motion of the circle is modelled after the movement of the mythical creature, while the pulse lighting programmed to course through the trophy is a nod to the breath of the dragon.

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Red Bull star Verstappen stands atop the drivers’ rankings with 77 points after having won three of the opening four races this season as he raced to the chequered flag first at the Bahrain GP, the Saudi GP and the Japanese GP.

Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez stands second in the leaderboard with 64 points.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz won the other race at Australia to notch up a win for the legendary Prancing Horse. The Spaniard is placed third in the standings behind teammate Charles Leclerc, who has amassed 59 points this season.