Max Verstappen will get a replacement trophy after his Hungarian GP winning version broke down on the podium.
The reigning world champion left his first trophy on the first step of the podium when he started spraying champagne, but Lando Norris caused it to fall by hitting his bottle next to the trophy.
The force bounced it to the floor of the podium and broke the top of the porcelain keepsake.
Sky Sports reporter Craig Slater revealed on Monday, however, that Verstappen would get a new version from the trophy makers.
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Lifetime replacement warranty
Lando Norris was left dead on the podium after realizing what he had done
“Lando Norris opened his bottle of champagne causing it to fall on the podium and damaging this trophy, which is one of the most beautiful of the year,” Slater said. Sky Sports News.
“It’s a piece of handmade porcelain worth around 40,000 euros, but there is breaking news and it’s good news for Max Verstappen.
“The CEO of Herendi (the company that manufactures the trophies) has just released this statement.
“While they are saddened by the damage, they are recreating the broken trophy for 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen as there is a lifetime replacement guarantee on all their products.”
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