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Daily Tribune
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
HRH Crown Prince hails McLaren's stunning 1-2 finish at dramatic British GP
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, was among those watching trackside as McLaren claimed a spectacular one-two finish at a rainsoaked and drama-filled British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Royal Backing for a Historic Win The Crown Prince, a long-time supporter of the team through Bahrain's investment in McLaren, congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and celebrated what HRH called an 'outstanding performance.' The Crown Prince also wished the team continued success as they push for the Formula 1 World Championship title this season. The win is another high point in a standout season for McLaren, who also took victory earlier this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix – a symbolic triumph at what the team calls its 'second home race.' That April win, led by Oscar Piastri and backed by a podium for Lando Norris, was McLaren's first ever victory at the Bahrain International Circuit. Silverstone Delivers Chaos and Glory And it was a performance worthy of royal applause. In changeable conditions that kept teams and drivers guessing, Lando Norris clinched his first British Grand Prix victory, with teammate Oscar Piastri following in second to give McLaren their first 1-2 at Silverstone in over a decade. 'This is as good as it gets,' Norris said after the race, visibly emotional as he described the victory as the realisation of a childhood dream. 'The fans carried me through the last few laps. It was chaotic, stressful – but amazing.' The race was anything but straightforward. Piastri took the early lead after passing Max Verstappen as the track began to dry, but with rain returning mid-race, strategy became everything. A well-timed double stack for intermediate tyres saw both McLaren drivers stay in contention, though a slower pit stop cost Norris track position temporarily. Piastri was later handed a 10-second penalty for a Safety Car infringement but managed to fight back to second after a strong stint on medium tyres. Meanwhile, Norris regained the lead and held on through changing conditions and multiple Safety Car periods. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella praised the entire squad: 'We leave our home race with a 1-2 – a fantastic result and a great reward for the team's effort. Lando drove brilliantly, and Oscar showed real resilience.' Bahrain's Growing Footprint in F1 For Prince Salman, the result was not only a proud moment as a supporter of McLaren but also a testament to the Kingdom's deepening ties with the world of Formula 1 — a sport in which Bahrain continues to play a pivotal role, both on and off the track.
North Wales Live
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Formula 1 winners at Silverstone presented with trophies made out of LEGO
The LEGO Group presented the top three drivers and the winning constructor of the FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025 at Silverstone with the first-ever Formula 1 trophies made entirely of LEGO elements. Created to celebrate F1's 75th anniversary at the site of the sport's very first Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 at Silverstone, the builds were inspired by the design of the current RAC (Royal Automobile Club) golden British Grand Prix trophy that is presented to the winner of the iconic Grand Prix. The creation of the trophies is part of the multi-year partnership between the LEGO Group and Formula 1. The winner received a gold-adorned LEGO Trophy, comprised of 2,717 LEGO elements, weighing over 2kg. The 2 nd and 3 rd place podium sitters received white LEGO trophies with red and blue detailing respectively, while the constructor's winner received a dark blue and gold coloured brick-built trophy. Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group, said: 'At this year's British Grand Prix, we wanted to do something truly unique to celebrate a major anniversary, as well as surprise and delight builders around the world. The legacy of Silverstone is incredible, and we hope fans are inspired by these unique trophy builds that demonstrate how starting with just one LEGO elements, there are limitless possibilities to what you can create.' Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1, said: 'Our partnership with the LEGO Group has already turned heads with the big build LEGO cars in Miami, and our next collaboration will see us mark Formula 1's 75th anniversary at the venue of the first race in 1950 with these exquisitely built trophies. It's been fantastic to work with the LEGO Group on developing really creative and engaging moments to drive interest and curiosity in both our existing and new fans and to inject some additional fun into such a celebratory moment as the trophy presentation.' Stuart Pringle, Chief Executive Officer, Silverstone said "What a moment to celebrate. Since hosting the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship at Silverstone 75 years ago we have had some iconic podium celebrations, and I could not think of a better way to make 2025 unique. I am sure the three drivers on the Silverstone podium today will be proudly showing off their fantastic LEGO trophies for many years to come."
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Formula 1 winners at Silverstone presented with trophies made out of LEGO
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The LEGO Group presented the top three drivers and the winning constructor of the FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025 at Silverstone with the first-ever Formula 1 trophies made entirely of LEGO elements. Created to celebrate F1's 75th anniversary at the site of the sport's very first Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 at Silverstone, the builds were inspired by the design of the current RAC (Royal Automobile Club) golden British Grand Prix trophy that is presented to the winner of the iconic Grand Prix. The creation of the trophies is part of the multi-year partnership between the LEGO Group and Formula 1. The winner received a gold-adorned LEGO Trophy, comprised of 2,717 LEGO elements, weighing over 2kg. The 2nd and 3rd place podium sitters received white LEGO trophies with red and blue detailing respectively, while the constructor's winner received a dark blue and gold coloured brick-built trophy. Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group, said: 'At this year's British Grand Prix, we wanted to do something truly unique to celebrate a major anniversary, as well as surprise and delight builders around the world. The legacy of Silverstone is incredible, and we hope fans are inspired by these unique trophy builds that demonstrate how starting with just one LEGO elements, there are limitless possibilities to what you can create.' Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1, said: 'Our partnership with the LEGO Group has already turned heads with the big build LEGO cars in Miami, and our next collaboration will see us mark Formula 1's 75th anniversary at the venue of the first race in 1950 with these exquisitely built trophies. It's been fantastic to work with the LEGO Group on developing really creative and engaging moments to drive interest and curiosity in both our existing and new fans and to inject some additional fun into such a celebratory moment as the trophy presentation.' Stuart Pringle, Chief Executive Officer, Silverstone said "What a moment to celebrate. Since hosting the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship at Silverstone 75 years ago we have had some iconic podium celebrations, and I could not think of a better way to make 2025 unique. I am sure the three drivers on the Silverstone podium today will be proudly showing off their fantastic LEGO trophies for many years to come."
Stuff.tv
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Stuff.tv
Lego made a life-sized trophy for the British Grand Prix – I talked to the designer to find out how it was built
The British Grand Prix podium usually sparkles with heritage, from the champagne showers to the iconic Royal Automobile Club (RAC) trophy. But this year, it's about bricks. For the first time ever, the Formula 1 winners at Silverstone are being handed Lego trophies. And yes, they're full-sized, fully built and totally amazing. To mark the 75th anniversary of the first-ever Formula 1 World Championship race – held right here at Silverstone in 1950 – Lego and Formula 1 teamed up to create something unexpected: four LEGO-built trophies, inspired by the historic RAC design, and handed to the top three drivers and the winning constructor. Naturally, I had questions. So I caught up with the man behind the brickwork: Samuel Liltorp Johnson, Creative Lead at the Lego Group and the designer of the Lego F1 trophies. 'I joined the Lego F1 team around Easter,' Sam told me from a commentary booth trackside at Silverstone. 'The idea came from wanting to do something really special for the 75th anniversary – and Silverstone just made sense.' Working closely with both Silverstone and Formula 1, the team settled on a design that would honour the past while doing something totally fresh. The result? A gold-topped Lego trophy for the winner, made up of exactly 2,717 Lego elements, standing over 59cm tall and weighing more than 2kg. The second and third-place trophies are similar but use white Lego with red and blue accents, respectively, while the constructor's trophy goes dark blue and gold. 'The RAC trophy is so iconic,' Sam said. 'We wanted to pay tribute to it with the shape and colour – but also surprise the drivers with something playful and unexpected.' Building something this intricate, and more importantly, sturdy, wasn't straightforward. 'I actually looked into whether we'd need a non-Lego structure inside,' Sam explained. 'But we managed to make it 100% Lego – using a Technic spine to hold it all together.' The builds were a proper team effort. Seven Lego model builders in Billund, Denmark, spent over 210 hours crafting the four trophies. They even glued the outer layers to make sure nothing goes flying during the post-race celebrations. 'We saw what happened with those Lego cars in Miami,' Sam laughed. 'We didn't want to sweep up 2,000 pieces off the podium.' So what's it like seeing your creation handed to a world-class driver in front of millions of fans? 'Honestly? Surreal,' he said. 'As a toy designer, there's a huge buzz when you see a kid choose your set in a shop. But this is something else. This is global. And my grandad, who watched races with me when I was little, would have thought this was the coolest thing ever.' For Sam, it's not just about creating a one-off showpiece. It's about bringing Lego into the F1 world in a way that makes sense – and makes people smile. 'It has to look and feel special,' he said. 'We've put everything into it.' There's a playful side to the whole idea, but also a clear aim: to engage new fans. Lego and Formula 1's ongoing partnership has already seen ten full-sized, drivable Lego F1 cars take to the track in Miami, and immersive fan experiences pop up across the world under the 'Build the Thrill' banner. These trophies are the latest brick in that growing relationship. And the drivers? They get to keep them. Champagne-soaked and all. 'They'll need a wash afterwards, but they're proper trophies,' Sam said. 'Straight to the trophy cabinet.' Asked who he'd like to see hoist the Lego trophy, Sam smiled. 'As a kid, I watched with my dad and grandad – we had the Ceefax page on at the same time for football results! Honestly, it would be brilliant if a British driver won today. That would just feel right.' So what's next for Lego F1? 'We've got a few things up our sleeve. There's a big red Lego brick that pops up sometimes on Instagram… but who knows? Hopefully this weekend goes well, and we'll get to build more of these in the future.' You can explore the full Lego F1 range on Lego's US website and Lego's UK website. Liked this? These are the best large Lego sets
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Austrian Grand Prix 2025: Lando Norris beats Oscar Piastri to claim third win of the season as Max Verstappen retires after collision with Kimi Antonelli
Image credit: Lando Norris/Instagram The Austrian Grand Prix 2025 final on Sunday saw McLaren driver Lando Norris register his third win of the season — two victories behind his teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished second. The final at the Red Bull Ring shaped up to be a battle between the two McLaren drivers as they took the lead early in the race, with Max Verstappen retiring early due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started from the front row for the first time, managed to maintain his momentum throughout the race and secured the third spot on the podium. McLaren drivers dominated Austrian Grand Prix final So far, Oscar Piastri is leading the Formula 1 World Championship with five wins, followed by Lando Norris with three victories. Max Verstappen has two wins to his name, but Sunday marked his first retirement of the season. Charles Leclerc grabbed another podium finish, while his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton narrowly missed out, finishing fourth. Mercedes' George Russell came in fifth, followed by Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson, who put up another impressive performance to take sixth. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finished seventh. Kick Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, who impressed in Qualifying, scored his first points in Sunday's race by finishing eighth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo His teammate Nico Hulkenberg secured ninth position. Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda received a ten-second time penalty for colliding with Alpine's Franco Colapinto, although the latter managed to rejoin the race. Later, Colapinto squeezed Oscar Piastri onto the grass and received a five-second penalty himself. Max Verstappen and others who couldn't finish the race Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli collided with Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the opening lap, forcing both drivers to retire from the race. This ended Verstappen's chances after starting seventh on the grid. Also Read: Lando Norris says a horse should play Oscar Piastri in F1 movie, fans can't get over his savage response: 'That horse is leading the championship' Meanwhile, Williams driver Carlos Sainz was unable to start the race, which led to the formation lap being aborted. Moments later, his rear brakes caught fire, and he was forced to withdraw. His teammate Alex Albon also retired from the race. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
