Lavish podium celebrations are a mainstay of Formula 1, with the top-three finishers shaking hands with various dignitaries, spraying Champagne and picking up their trophies at the end of every grand prix. But the design and development of the trophies they lift above their heads begins months before lights go out at the start of an F1 race.
Trophies have been a staple of F1 since the very beginning of the series, with the Mervyn O'Gorman trophy being awarded to Giuseppe Farina for winning the 1950 British Grand Prix. Since then, trophies have become more intricate and detailed over the years, with winners picking up everything from replica track maps and sponsor logos to bespoke awards.
