After winning the Hungarian Grand Prix by holding off his teammate Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris was determined not to repeat past mistakes. As part of a sponsorship agreement, the race winner signs a champagne bottle with a message. Norris took a playful approach this time, inscribing “Don’t break the trophy!” as a reminder to himself.
In a previous incident in 2023, Norris accidentally knocked over the trophy of race victor Max Verstappen during the podium ceremony. To prevent a repeat, Norris carefully placed his own trophy aside before celebrating with champagne after the recent race.
Fans noticed Norris’ precautionary actions, with many praising his attention to detail. The trophies awarded at the Hungarian Grand Prix are handcrafted porcelain pieces made by Herend, taking six months to create and costing approximately £35,000 each.
Reflecting on his past mishap, Norris expressed regret and apologized to Verstappen and the trophy creators. He acknowledged the significance of the trophies to Hungarian culture and vowed to be more careful in the future.
To avoid any more accidents, Norris went above and beyond during the recent race to ensure the trophies remained intact on the podium. Formula 1 enthusiasts can now access live coverage of all events with Sky’s new Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, which includes a variety of TV channels and complimentary subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+.
In hindsight, Norris admitted to making light of the situation with Verstappen and recognized the effort put into creating the trophies. He emphasized his commitment to being more cautious moving forward to prevent any similar incidents.
