Pirelli set to debut a new trophy in Shanghai

Ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, Pirelli has announced that it will debut a brand-new trophy that the driver, who takes pole position, will receive after Friday afternoon's Sprint Qualifying.

The Milan-based tyre supplier has announced that a new trophy will make its debut in China, going to whoever takes pole position in Friday afternoon’s Sprint Qualifying.

The trophy features an embossed version of the special logo to mark Pirelli’s season-long celebration of reaching its 500th Grand Prix later this year at the Dutch round of the championship. Pirelli presented the special logo back on 18 February during Formula 1’s team presentation event at London’s O2 Arena.

Furthermore, at the end of all six of this year’s Sprint Qualifying sessions, the trophy will be personalised with a silver plaque bearing the polesitter’s initials as used to identify the drivers on the timing screens.

In addition, similar to Melbourne, the top three finishers in Shanghai will wear a special edition of the Podium Cap, part of a collection designed by Denis Dekovic, taking its inspiration from the traditions and culture of 14 countries hosting 14 rounds of this year’s World Championship.