for narrative purposes i think the funniest possible thing that could happen is adrian newey going to ferrari and the car just absolutely flopping. you get a ferrari-newey-hamilton lineup and they are just. so slow. i actually think italy would explode
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.