A Modern Tribute to Motorsport Heritage
Blending technology, innovation and traditional cultural elements, the trophy not only highlights Lenovo’s role as Official Partner of Formula 1, but also pays a modern tribute to this motorsport heritage.
The trophy has a built-in sensor, and when the winning driver raises it over the head or wears it around the neck, the trophy lights up in a pattern called “Chase a loop”, symbolizing the speed of the F1 car on the track. In addition, the trophy is designed with three additional lighting modes. 1. Spin around the trophy: The lights will flash around the trophy, representing the rotation of the F1 cars’ wheels as they go along. 2. Revolve: Lights alternate in a surround manner, symbolizing the mutual transformation and balance of yin and yang. 3. Pulse: It is like the breath of the dragon when it wakes up, symbolizing the dragon’s strength and vitality. This trophy was conceived by Lenovo and jointly developed and designed with Pininfarina. During the design process, Lenovo’s creative team used Lenovo laptops, workstations, tablets, and monitors to conceive and create this one-of-a-kind trophy
A Balance between Heritage and Technology
Following the creation of the world's first kiss-activate trophy for the Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix and Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix 2023, Lenovo wanted to challenge itself to elevate another Classic F1 tradition through meaningful design and smarter technology. It was important to create a trophy that reflected local Chinese Culture. The Pininfarina's design process aimed at creating a balance between heritage and technology to reward the winners in the glorious sport of F1. Lenovo is committed to improving race operations, enhancing fan engagement, and making Formula 1 a faster, smarter and more sustainable sport through cutting-edge technologies and services.