Lenovo gives the laurel wreath tradition a twist with technology
Dreamed up by Lenovo and fashioned by iconic design firm Pininfarina, the trophy’s design was inspired by the laurel wreath and features a proximity sensor that activates the trophy’s light pattern called “Chase a Loop” that symbolizes the speed at which F1 cars race around the track. The sensor can be activated when the winning driver lifts the trophy overhead or when placed around the driver’s neck.
The sleek, circular shape represents the Chinese people’s pursuit of perfection and happiness, much like a driver’s relentless pursuit of perfection on the racetrack. And this year is also the year of the Dragon, so the trophy features a twist in the circle that’s inspired by the movement of a dragon.
This trophy will debut at the FORMULA 1 LENOVO CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2024 in Shanghai, China on April 21st.
Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks during an interview at the Shanghai International circuit ahead of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 18, 2024.
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Scuderia Toro Rosso checks his weight after his qualifying session for the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on April 2, 2016 in Sakhir, Bahrain.