Following Max Verstappen’s and Sergio Perez’s impressive 1-2 win at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Red Bull embarked on customary team photo sessions, capped by champagne celebrations near their pitlane garage.
While Verstappen and team leader Christian Horner slipped away to avoid the champagne showers, a pitboard from the team toppled onto the constructors’ trophy, leading to its total destruction.
This mishap sparked much laughter within the Red Bull team, with Verstappen exclaiming in surprise, “It’s broken again, the trophy is broken again!” to a grinning Horner.
This incident marks the second consecutive weekend Red Bull’s trophy has been damaged before making its journey back to Milton Keynes. The previous week, McLaren’s Lando Norris accidentally broke Verstappen’s Hungarian Grand Prix victory trophy amidst the podium celebration in Budapest.
Norris expressed regret for the damage caused to the $45,000 trophy, painstakingly handcrafted over six months, as the Hungarian GP organizers pledged to provide a replacement.
The coveted Belgian GP constructors’ trophy was retrieved on the podium by Greg Reeson, a highly regarded garage technician from the team.
Prior to the team photo session but post-race, Horner praised Reeson, stating he represented the collective effort of the entire team in achieving Red Bull’s exceptional run of 12 straight wins in 2023.
“Outcomes like today are born from teamwork, and that’s why you’ve seen Greg, our dedicated garage technician who takes care of all the tyres, receiving the constructors’ trophy today,” elaborated Horner.
Verstappen clinched his eighth sequential victory of the 2023 season at Spa, closing in on Sebastian Vettel’s record of nine consecutive wins in 2013. Despite starting sixth due to a five-place grid penalty for deploying his fifth gearbox of the season, he claimed the lead by the 17th lap by passing Perez and secured his third consecutive Belgian Grand Prix victory with a 22-second lead.
Charles Leclerc from Ferrari clinched the third spot, trailing by 32 seconds, as F1 enters its summer hiatus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Red Bull F1 trophy destruction
What event led to the destruction of the Red Bull F1 team’s trophy at Spa-Francorchamps?
During the celebration following Max Verstappen’s and Sergio Perez’s 1-2 victory at Spa, a pitboard from the team accidentally fell onto the constructors’ trophy, leading to its complete destruction.
Who is responsible for breaking Verstappen’s Hungarian Grand Prix victory trophy?
The Hungarian Grand Prix victory trophy was accidentally broken by McLaren’s Lando Norris during the podium celebrations in Budapest.
Who collected the Belgian GP constructors’ trophy on behalf of the Red Bull team?
Greg Reeson, a valued garage technician from the Red Bull team, collected the Belgian GP constructors’ trophy on the podium.
What was the result of the race at Spa?
Max Verstappen achieved his eighth consecutive victory of the 2023 season at Spa, despite starting sixth due to a five-place grid penalty. He took the lead by the 17th lap and won by a 22-second margin. Sergio Perez secured the second position, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished third.
What is the significance of Greg Reeson receiving the constructors’ trophy for Red Bull?
According to team principal Christian Horner, Greg Reeson, a dedicated garage technician, receiving the constructors’ trophy symbolized the collective effort of the entire team that led to Red Bull’s clean sweep of 12 consecutive wins in 2023.
More about Red Bull F1 trophy destruction
- Red Bull Racing Official Site
- Formula 1 Official Site
- Max Verstappen’s Official Site
- Sergio Perez’s Official Profile
- Spa-Francorchamps Circuit Official Site
- News about 2023 F1 Season
4 comments
Perez deserves more credit, folks. Great driver, solid teammate. RB’s lucky to have him!
shout out to greg reeson. we often forget about the crew behind the scenes, nice one!
Verstappen’s on a roll! One more win and he’s gonna match Vettel’s record! Let’s go Max!!
i swear, these red bull celebrations are getting funnier by the week. they’re killing the trophies!!