Worst trophy ever to be given to a winner?

Kex · 21 Aug 2002, 23:15 (Ref:363279)

The one that immediately springs to mind is the "Sega Cup" presented to Ayrton Senna for winning the '93 European GP at Donington. Golden with a figure of Sonic the Hedgehog on it. What a vile object.

And as if that isn't bad enough, there was a nice big Sega logo on it. Poor Ayrton.

DNQ · 22 Aug 2002, 00:53 (Ref:363326)

All of them, they are all too big...the ones that are shaped like wheels and the like are stupid, was is wrong with a 'cup' type trophy. But it doesn't matter really.

Jordi · 22 Aug 2002, 17:37 (Ref:363779)

The Marlboro steering wheels are stupid, in my opinion. On the other hand the glass plates of Imola are great.

Red · 22 Aug 2002, 17:40 (Ref:363782)

Ahhh... the steering wheels are just great... I remember one of the Spanish GP that eventually was a Mac 1-2. And Ron only to be awarded with 2 Ferrari steering wheels.....

**Bononi** · 22 Aug 2002, 18:02 (Ref:363807)

I remember one that Mansell was awarded for his win, and it was smaller than the second place's ! Does anyone remember where it was ?

Muzza · 22 Aug 2002, 18:20 (Ref:363822)

Bononi,

We Brazilians have always to mock Mansell up, haven't we?

Abraços,

**Bononi** · 22 Aug 2002, 18:37 (Ref:363831)

well... accidentaly on purpose, maybe...

Down F0rce · 22 Aug 2002, 19:10 (Ref:363851)

does anyone remember when Berger won the 1994 German GP, he got a crystal trophy... it was gorgeuous. then he dropped it and it smashed. poor guy. he was a bit more careful when he won the race in 1997, tho!

f1manoz · 23 Aug 2002, 01:47 (Ref:364128)

I certainly do not agree with these new steering-wheel trophies - a trophy is supposed to be some sort of cup thing!!!

I remember they also used to hand out crystals that looked more like a giant vase than a trophy!

EERO · 23 Aug 2002, 01:50 (Ref:364131)

I think that the Marlboro steering wheels are hideous, though the enameled red monstrosities given at Suzuka run a close second.

Mr V · 23 Aug 2002, 08:21 (Ref:364222)

I liked the steering wheels when they were first introduced, but then everyone jumped on the bandwagon and they are now too common and old hat!

Does anyone remember what the trophey was like that Prost "gave away" and made Ron so livid?

Red · 23 Aug 2002, 08:33 (Ref:364231)

Quote:

Originally posted by mr v
Does anyone remember what the trophey was like that Prost "gave away" and made Ron so livid?

Yep, Monza 1989. This one:

Prost ordered a replica several years later...

**Bononi** · 23 Aug 2002, 12:01 (Ref:364375)

Beautiful...

Epsilon · 23 Aug 2002, 14:23 (Ref:364495)

I despise the Marlboro steering wheels. The trophies I like are the Air Canada ones for the Canadian GP.

Nicholas · 23 Aug 2002, 18:15 (Ref:364604)

Why did Prost give it away? :confused:

And doesn't it say in the rules that the trophy should be in the shape of a trophy, ie a cup?

Sato san · 23 Aug 2002, 19:00 (Ref:364634)

Quote:

Originally posted by Kex
. Golden with a figure of Sonic the Hedgehog on it. What a vile object.

And as if that isn't bad enough, there was a nice big Sega logo on it. Poor Ayrton.

yes , that just wasnt right was it....a trophy should be just that ..not a sonic hedgehog advert .

zealot · 23 Aug 2002, 19:56 (Ref:364668)

Anyone have any photos of these atrocities?

Epsilon · 23 Aug 2002, 23:47 (Ref:364794)

Quote:

Originally posted by nicholaswhite
Why did Prost give it away? :confused:

I believe he threw the trophy to the tifosi because he was to join Ferrari the following year.

Quote:

And doesn't it say in the rules that the trophy should be in the shape of a trophy, ie a cup?

(copied from F1 Sporting Regulations)
Appendix 3: Podium Ceremony
(snip)
4. Trophies
(snip)
The trophies, which must be in the form of traditional cups...
and on it goes.
The full regulations are here.

Now how many trophies violate these rules?

Russfeld · 24 Aug 2002, 01:17 (Ref:364822)

I hate sponsor trophies. Like the Ferrari steering wheels at Marlboro races, or the Glass Mobil 1 horses at Mobil 1 races

Red · 24 Aug 2002, 08:54 (Ref:364897)

Quote:

Originally posted by nicholaswhite
Why did Prost give it away? :confused

Epsilon is right, he thought that the tifosi from Monza will be his supporters next year. But the question in this story is, as Mr V said, "why did that make Ron so livid?". The answer is that in every Mac driver's contract it is clearly stipulated that every trophy belongs to the team!! Well, the drivers can order a copy of them (it costs several thousands and guess what, they also have to pay for them!!

) but the orriginal stays in McLaren museum.

After the Monza incident Alain ordered a copy, but couldn't find a proper moment to give it to Ron. They were not exactly the best friends... He gave it to him at a Christmas, in 1995, and altough Ron was touched he also said that "it was not the same"...

Speaking of sponsors trophies and since the title of the topic is "worst of them" how about this one?

Epsilon · 24 Aug 2002, 11:33 (Ref:365010)

Quote:

Originally posted by Red
Speaking of sponsors trophies and since the title of the topic is "worst of them" how about this one?

Wow, that's an... interesting... trophy.

Jordi · 24 Aug 2002, 18:37 (Ref:365171)

where do you get the photos of the trophies, Red?

Mr V · 24 Aug 2002, 19:25 (Ref:365195)

Will someone please post a pic of that awful "Sega" trophey from Donnington '93, i can't find it anywhere.

Red · 25 Aug 2002, 09:35 (Ref:365476)

Those pics are from Mac's website.

Mr V, actually on that page is a Doningtom 93 trophy. confused:

Nicholas · 25 Aug 2002, 11:51 (Ref:365535)

It's alright, but it doesn't look quite right as a GP trophy...

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