Why are there 2 trophies at Silverstone?
The second trophy that Lewis Hamilton received is the Royal Automobile Club trophy that is awarded for winning the British GP. Throughout their history, the Royal Automobile Club has awarded special trophies in recognition of outstanding “endeavour and commitment in the fields of motoring and motor sport.”
What is the gold trophy at Silverstone?
British Grand Prix Trophy
The current trophy holder is Lewis Hamilton. The first trophy was awarded to Giuseppe Farina, whilst Stirling Moss was the first Briton to win….
| British Grand Prix Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Formula One |
| Awarded for | Winning the British Grand Prix. |
| Location | Silverstone Circuit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
What was the 2nd trophy given to Lewis Hamilton?
British GP trophy
Hamilton gets British GP trophy Lewis Hamilton gets the British GP trophy on a podium with second place Nico Rosberg and third place Max Verstappen.
Is the British Grand Prix trophy gold?
The original gold trophy is awarded to the winner of the British Grand Prix and then returned to the Royal Automobile Club, where it is permanently housed. This large, ornate trophy is an example of a Victorian, two handled cup. It is thinly covered with hallmarked sterling silver leaf.
Who has won most British Grand Prix?
British Grand Prix
| Race information | |
|---|---|
| First held | 1926 |
| Most wins (drivers) | Lewis Hamilton (8) |
| Most wins (constructors) | Ferrari (16) |
| Circuit length | 5.891 km (3.66 mi) |
Who has most F1 pole positions?
Lewis Hamilton
By driver
| Rank | Driver | Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 102 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 68 |
| 3 | Ayrton Senna | 65 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 57 |
Who is the greatest racing driver?
Michael Schumacher A racer who some thought would never be surpassed. For many, he will remain the greatest to ever drive a racing car. Michael Schumacher had everything to make him the perfect racer: speed, focus, bravery, judgement, character and arrogance.
Who is the best British racing driver of all time?
Nigel Mansell Mansell leads all British drivers with 31 career victories and is sixth on the all-time F1 list. He also won his home race four times; only Clark and Alain Prost, with five each, have more British Grand Prix victories.
Who is the oldest F1 world champion?
Fangio
Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title….By season.
| Season | 1950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Giuseppe Farina | |
| Age | 44 | |
| Constructor | Chassis | Alfa Romeo |
| Engine | Alfa Romeo |
What kind of trophy is the British Grand Prix trophy?
The present official winner’s trophy is a large, ornate trophy, being an example of a Victorian, two-handled cup. It is thinly covered with hallmarked sterling silver leaf. The classical waisted urn-shaped body is decorated with eight lobes to its upper half, each hand engraved with floral designs.
When was the last time the O’Gorman trophy was awarded?
The Mervyn O’Gorman trophy was an old Brooklands trophy, last awarded in 1909, which was donated by Mervyn O’Gorman to the RAC in April 1950, following the failure of the Brooklands race track to reopen after the Second World War.
Where does Lewis Hamilton keep his RAC trophy?
However, Hamilton does not get to keep this special trophy. He is only presented with the trophy, has his name engraved next to the year of the race and then the RAC trophy is returned to the Royal Automobile Club, where it is permanently housed.