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now that’s a trophy!

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  1. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    First place British GP trophy is impressive.
    other tracks give a cheap looking wooden trophy.
    can others post pix of 1st place trophies from other gp tracks?
     
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    We thought the same thing!
     
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  3. jgonzalesm6

    jgonzalesm6 Two Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Mega trophy!
     
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    Compared to France where you get a plastic gorilla…
     
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    Uggggh. The worst trophy ever produced on the F1 calendar in its history of F1. Totally classless and nothing to do with F1. IMO, the artist made a mockery of what an actual F1 trophy should be in his home country.
     
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    I'm not sure what's worse: Paul Ricard or whatever that fiasco is they call a trophy.

    I honestly think I would put it on eBay (if allowed) and buy a car with the money.
     
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    I’m not 100% certain on this, but I think I read a while back that Bernie Ecclestone’s ex wife got Paul Ricard as part of the divorce. Then, as F1 looked to return, she called on her current boyfriend / partner / spouse / whatever who just happened to be a sculptor, artist, whatever to design the gorilla on the roof, and make it the trophy.

    Perhaps she really thought it was a good idea, or more likely it was an “up yours” to Bernie.
     
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  10. william

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    France is bankrupt ! :D
     
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