Month: August 2023

Ferrari reveals special livery for F1 Italian Grand Prix

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At the upcoming Monza race, the SF-23 machine of Ferrari will have added yellow V stripes on the nose cone and engine cover, paying homage to the paint job of the 499P Hypercar that won the World Endurance Championship event earlier this year. The race numbers of Charles Leclerc (#16) and Carlos Sainz (#55) will also be in yellow instead of the usual white on black. The drivers’ special helmets and race suits will feature the more traditional Ferrari ‘long F’ logo and Leclerc’s helmet will be predominantly yellow, while…

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Verstappen finally gets replacement F1 trophy after Norris breakage

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During the post-podium celebrations at the Hungaroring in July, Lando Norris accidentally knocked off Max Verstappen’s trophy, breaking it into several pieces. The trophy cost $45,000 and took six months to decorate. Herendi Porcelanmanufaktura Zrt company fast-tracked the creation of a replacement cup, which was presented to Verstappen five weeks later. Verstappen shared the moment on Instagram, jokingly saying that Lando is not allowed to touch the new trophy. The Herendi company posted a video on Instagram, expressing hope that the champagne opening will be cancelled this time. This incident…

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Verstappen finally gets replacement Hungary F1 trophy after Norris breakage

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During the post-race celebrations at the Hungaroring in July, Lando Norris accidentally knocked off Max Verstappen’s trophy while opening a bottle of Ferrari sparkling wine. The trophy, valued at $45,000 and meticulously hand-decorated over six months, broke into several pieces. The porcelain manufacturer, Herendi, fast-tracked the creation of a replacement cup, which was presented to Verstappen by Norris. Verstappen jokingly stated that Norris was not allowed to touch the trophy, and Norris was given a joke invoice for the replacement. The incident was captured on Instagram, and the Herendi company…

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