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So what's your favourite F1 drivers trophy?

Started by Henrytheeigth , Jul 22 2010 17:12

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#1 Henrytheeigth

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 17:12

Mine has to be the British GP one. Always loved it and love how it is different to the second and third placed trophies and far more superior as well, loved how Mark won it finally!

I remember last year he won a race and it was a recycled plastic trophy I think? How cheap it looked lol.

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#2 FonzCam

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:37

My favourite is without doubt the Santander trophies, they really add to the unique character of each race.

More seriously I'd go for the Australian GP Brabham steering wheel one.

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#3 Polle

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:41

I really wish they keep the trophies... you know.... looking like trophies...

Everytime I see a santander turd on a plank of wood or a silver dining plate, I shudder in tears. Even worse was that recycled pile of plastic bottles.

Edited by Polle, 22 July 2010 - 18:42.

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#4 ensign14

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:43

Australia. No doubt. Meaningful steering wheel based design, interesting materials, a work of art in itself.

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#5 Massacrator

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:44

Link to a Gallery?

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#6 Jay

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:49

I liked the Malaysia 09 trophy.... err.. I thnk it was Malaysia, anyway..

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#7 ensign14

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 18:58

Link to a Gallery?

Here you go.

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#8 bonscott

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 19:41

hungarian gp by herend porcelain manufactory

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#9 Massacrator

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 20:21

Here you go.

Good one

Link to a photo gallery of the trophys? :rotfl:

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#10 KateLM

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 21:04

Ah yes, none have quite rivalled those urns they hand out at the Hungaroring in the hideousness stakes. Though those recycled blue plastic things from Brazil last year came close.

I do hate the Santander flame though, its not exactly evocative.

As for the best? Any which look like a proper trophy I guess. Though the Australian GP one is good too.

Weirdest one has to be that spike they have for the Spanish GP, it looks more like a ornament for a successful businessman's office than a trophy.

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#11 The July Plot

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 21:21

Here you go.

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#12 bogi

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Posted 22 July 2010 - 21:23

http://www.atlasf1.c...iew/cooper.html

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#13 midgrid

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 06:06

How about the Sonic statue presented at the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington? :lol:

Sega was the event's sponsor.

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#14 Bleu

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 07:23

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#15 Ross Stonefeld

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 07:59

My favourite is without doubt the Santander trophies, they really add to the unique character of each race.

How is it unique when they're just the logo of the company sponsorsing the race? It's the last kind of trophy I'd want, especially if my team was sponsored by a rival company. I think the only reason the Silverstone winner's trophy is not a Santander logo is because the trophy itself is somewhat historic so trumps the branding.

That all said, I was always amused by the Tio Pepe/Jerez trophy, despite it being a sponsor job. It had a sense of humour to it.

I thought the Indianapolis F1 trophies were weak given the occasion, and relatively small. Though I think the winners also get an original brick from the track at a later date?

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#16 midgrid

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 08:01

How is it unique when they're just the logo of the company sponsorsing the race? It's the last kind of trophy I'd want, especially if my team was sponsored by a rival company. I think the only reason the Silverstone winner's trophy is not a Santander logo is because the trophy itself is somewhat historic so trumps the branding.

That all said, I was always amused by the Tio Pepe/Jerez trophy, despite it being a sponsor job. It had a sense of humour to it.

I thought the Indianapolis F1 trophies were weak given the occasion, and relatively small. Though I think the winners also get an original brick from the track at a later date?

Tongue. In. Cheek? :drunk:

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#17 sir jackie walker

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 09:16

Santander trophies suck. Not just because they're corporate, but because they're too common to be fun. For example the Italian GP 'cigarette' was rather hilarious as a one-off.

I've always liked the Japanese GP trophies.