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Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was on hand to present Lando Norris with the FIA president’s medal for winning the Austrian GP.
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone presented Lando Norris with the FIA president’s medal for winning the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris fought off his teammate Oscar Piastri for an impressive victory at the Red Bull Ring, maintaining McLaren’s lead in the Constructors’ Championship. The FIA President’s medal is awarded to winning drivers since the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, presented by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who was represented by Ecclestone at the race. Ecclestone, 94, expressed his honor in stepping in for the president and congratulating Norris in person. This event marked Ecclestone’s first time on a Formula 1 podium in nearly 70 years, highlighting his enduring legacy in the sport. The President’s medal is now given out in various FIA-regulated competitions beyond Formula 1, showcasing the prestige of the award.
