Pablo Rooker’s Formula 1™ Heineken® Dutch Grand Prix Trophy Photo: Milan Gino
Winners of this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix race at Zandvoort can look forward to prizes with a difference thanks to the all-new trophy.
Contemporary Dutch artist Pablo Ruecker said being asked to design a new trophy was a “dream come true”.
“I come from an artistic family and my father collected classic cars,” he told Dutch News.
The mostly black-and-white graphic art trophy is inspired by Grand Prix fans, circuit energy and Dutch heritage. “You can discover a lot in this award,” he said, citing symbols of the race such as windmills, tulips, Dutch lions, helmets, lights and his Zandvoort track itself.
“I combined all these elements to create one piece of art. A graphic award like never before. I wanted a new, fresh energy.
A recent piece that includes a custom-painted Lamborghini, Rooker has other artwork at Circuit Park Zandvoort, including a 40-meter painting after the first turn of the track, an art-covered race car, and a celebration stage. also created. “I want to inspire young people,” he said.
Dutch star Max Verstappen ran into trouble and Sergio Perez suffered a near miss on Friday’s free practice day. The main race is Sunday at 3pm.
While there were some critical voices around the event in Zandvoort about the increased commercialization, Rucker had nothing but positive words about his collaboration with Heineken on the new trophy.
“I grew up near the race center in Echt,” he added. “I watched the race and it was always Max [Verstappen]I hope he wins. I’m a Max fan.
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