Formula 1 2026 Trophy Stories: The Most Striking Designs and the Drivers Who Won Them

The 2026 Formula 1 season has already delivered plenty of drama on track, but the trophies handed out after each Grand Prix have created stories of their own.

After the opening 11 races of the campaign, Formula 1 has showcased an unusually diverse collection of silverware. Some trophies celebrate motorsport heritage, while others highlight local culture, modern design, or the identity of the host circuit.

From an embossed silver dish in Australia to a carbon-fibre trophy decorated with gold and a diamond in Monaco, the first half of the season has proved that winning an F1 race can come with a very different souvenir depending on where the chequered flag falls.

Australia Opens the Season With a Piece of Racing History

George Russell claimed the opening victory of the 2026 season in Australia and received one of the calendar’s most distinctive awards.

Rather than using a traditional cup design, the Australian Grand Prix winner receives an embossed silver dish inspired by the steering wheel of Sir Jack Brabham’s 1959 World Championship-winning Cooper-Climax T51. Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc received smaller versions after joining Russell on the podium.

The design gives the Australian trophy a strong connection to the country’s motorsport history and makes it stand out immediately from many of the more modern awards on the calendar.

Antonelli Starts Building a Serious Trophy Collection

China marked the beginning of an impressive winning run for Kimi Antonelli.

The Italian claimed his first Grand Prix victory and received a newly designed trophy featuring a long double-cone shape that expands near the base like a swirling flame. Earlier in the weekend, the Sprint trophies also incorporated dragon engravings representing strength, power and luck in Chinese culture.

Antonelli then won again at Suzuka.

Japan’s trophy takes a more traditional approach, incorporating cherry blossom engravings and bamboo-style pillars into its design. Those details give the award a strong visual link to Japanese culture while maintaining the elegant appearance expected from an F1 trophy.

Miami Brings South Florida Style to the Podium

Formula 1’s stop in Miami delivered another highly distinctive trophy.

Designed by Tiffany & Co., the winner’s award uses a geometric silver column decorated with a palm tree. Its upper section references the silhouette of Hard Rock Stadium, connecting the trophy directly to the venue surrounding the Miami International Autodrome.

Antonelli again took the Grand Prix victory, while the Sprint weekend produced additional trophies featuring the Miami Dolphins logo.

The combination of motorsport design, local architecture and sports culture makes Miami one of the more location-specific trophy collections of the season.

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Canada Combines Motorsport With a National Symbol

Antonelli continued his winning streak in Canada, where the trophy placed one of the country’s most recognizable symbols at the centre of its design.

The Grand Prix du Canada award features a silver spiral surrounding a red maple leaf, with a chequered-flag element completing the top section.

It was Antonelli’s fourth consecutive Grand Prix victory, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen completing the podium.

The weekend also featured Sprint silverware, with George Russell securing both Sprint pole and the Sprint victory. Those trophies similarly incorporated the maple leaf into their design.

Monaco Delivers the Most Luxurious Trophy Yet

Few races are as closely associated with glamour as Monaco, and its redesigned 2026 trophy fully embraced that reputation.

The winner’s trophy is made from carbon fibre, finished with 24-carat gold and even includes a diamond.

Antonelli became the driver who got to lift it after claiming his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory and his first win around the streets of Monaco. His victory was confirmed in an eventful race that also saw Lewis Hamilton finish second.

The combination of modern materials and luxury detailing makes Monaco’s award one of the most visually dramatic trophies of the 2026 season.

Photo placement suggestion: Insert the Monaco podium image here with the caption: Kimi Antonelli celebrates victory after winning the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton Finally Gets His Ferrari Victory Trophy

The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix produced an especially meaningful moment for Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix victory in Ferrari colours and received a trophy featuring a large cutout inspired by the circuit layout. Decorative Catalan lace patterns were also incorporated into the front of the award to acknowledge the region’s artistic traditions.

The trophy was apparently heavy, but that did not stop Hamilton from throwing it into the air during his celebrations before successfully catching it again.

For Hamilton, the trophy carried extra significance because it represented his first full Grand Prix triumph since joining Ferrari.

Austria Keeps One of F1’s Most Recognizable Designs

At the Red Bull Ring, George Russell returned to the top step of the podium.

Austria’s winner’s trophy has become easy to identify thanks to its golden interpretation of the circuit layout. Rather than resembling a conventional cup, the award turns the shape of the racetrack itself into the centrepiece.

Russell’s victory ended a difficult run of results and gave him his second Grand Prix win of the 2026 campaign.

Silverstone Keeps Tradition Alive

Charles Leclerc’s victory at the British Grand Prix brought him into contact with one of Formula 1’s most traditional pieces of silverware.

Alongside the official race trophy, the British Grand Prix winner is presented with the Royal Automobile Club Trophy, an ornate two-handled cup covered in sterling silver and decorated with hand-engraved floral patterns.

There is one catch: Leclerc does not get to keep it permanently.

The historic trophy is returned to the Royal Automobile Club following the ceremony, making the opportunity to hold it a temporary privilege reserved for the race winner.

Belgium Goes in a Completely Different Direction

Spa-Francorchamps may be one of Formula 1’s oldest and most traditional circuits, but its trophy takes a surprisingly contemporary approach.

Known as the Silver Jeroboam Trophy, the award consists of staggered spirals of silver metal designed to capture the movement of champagne bursting from a bottle during a victory celebration.

Antonelli added the unusual trophy to his increasingly crowded collection after winning ahead of Leclerc and Verstappen.

The design demonstrates how modern F1 trophies do not always need to resemble conventional cups. Some instead work almost like pieces of sculpture.

Hungary Finishes the First Half With Handcrafted Art

The final race before Formula 1’s summer break produced another memorable trophy when Lando Norris won at the Hungaroring.

Hungarian Grand Prix trophies are redesigned every year, and the 2026 versions feature traditional Hungarian folk-art influences. The top-three trophies use gold, silver and bronze finishes respectively.

Each trophy is made from handcrafted porcelain and takes around six months to produce. That also makes them considerably more fragile than the metal trophies seen at many other races.

Norris took the gold version after securing his first Grand Prix win of 2026, with Max Verstappen second and Antonelli third.

Photo placement suggestion: Insert the Hungarian Grand Prix podium image here with the caption: Lando Norris lifts the handcrafted Hungarian Grand Prix winner’s trophy after victory at the Hungaroring.

More Than Just Something to Lift on the Podium

The first 11 races of Formula 1’s 2026 season show how much thought now goes into Grand Prix trophies.

Australia celebrates motorsport history. Japan draws from cultural symbols. Miami incorporates its stadium and South Florida identity. Monaco opts for carbon fibre, gold and a diamond, while Hungary continues the tradition of handcrafted porcelain.

The trophies also provide a visual record of how the championship has unfolded.

Antonelli has collected the largest number of Grand Prix trophies so far, while Russell, Hamilton, Leclerc and Norris have also experienced victory before the summer break.

With Formula 1 returning at the Dutch Grand Prix from August 21-23, there are still plenty of races—and plenty of unusual trophies—waiting to become part of the 2026 story.

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