A funny F1 award made of unusual carbon, “Heroo” appears at the American GP, ​​with a special podium cap | Formula1-Data / F1 information and reporting breaking news

At the 2024 F1 United States Grand Prix to be held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the top three finishers will receive a special trophy called “Heroo“, which is made of carbon fiber and has is an unusually attractive sight. shape

Safety in motorsport, including F1, has improved significantly in recent years, but this has not diminished the heroic element of drivers.

Drivers race at speeds in excess of 300 km/h, lie in cockpits custom-built to fit their bodies, and breathe life into a carbon fiber shell the car Behind it is a 1,000-horse power unit and a fuel tank that holds just over 100 liters of fuel.

“Heroo” was created by Italian artist and designer Matteo Machiavelli in collaboration with Pirelli Motorsport, and expresses the “relationship between racing cars and tires,” and expresses “quality are the materials used in F1 machines. is a work of art that combines a sense of distance with beauty and elegance.”

This trophy shows a driver celebrating victory in a funny form made of carbon fiber and based on rubber tires.

The helmets of the winner’s cup and the builder’s cup are encrusted with gold powder, while the second and third place awards are decorated with silver and titanium, respectively.

“Heroo” will be sold in limited production copies not only to the top three finishers, but also to collectors and fans.

After Miami, Montreal, Silverstone and Monza, special edition podium caps will also be available this time. The denim material, later worn by movie stars such as Marlon Brando and James Dean, became culturally significant as a symbol of freedom and rebellion.

American F1 GP Special Feature