Max Verstappen to be awarded a new trophy
Max Verstappen's trophy, who won the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, was dropped and badly damaged by Lando Norris during the podium celebration. The Hungarian company that produced the trophy, Herendi Porcelán, has been working to give Verstappen a new trophy ever since.
Herendi Porcelán's CEO, Dr. In an interview with Formula.hu, Attila Simon stated that they are working on the trophy and that they will deliver the new trophy to the Dutch driver in September. “Production started in early August,” Simon said. Currently, the painting and gilding process continues. It will be ready by the end of September at the latest.” said.
Asked if Norris would come to the factory to witness the finishing touches, Simon said, "We have not had any communication with the team regarding Lando Norris' visit, we are currently focused on rebuilding the trophy." said. However, he added that his doors are open.
It was announced that the trophy cost about 45 thousand dollars, and Norris also apologized to Verstappen for what happened.
