Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone honors Lando Norris with the President's medal, during the event in Austria.
Formula One: Bernie Ecclestone Presents President's Medal to Lando Norris at Austrian Grand Prix
In a special moment at the Red Bull Ring, Formula One legend Bernie Ecclestone presented the President's Medal to race winner Lando Norris. The medal, a commemoration of Norris' victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, was presented in the absence of the platform President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who was unable to attend the race.
The President, however, extended his personal congratulations to Norris through Ecclestone. Ecclestone expressed his delight at being a part of the ceremony, considering it "great to be at the Austrian Grand Prix, as it was the first time he was on the podium in the race."
The President's Medal is a unique personal memento, created to commemorate the winner's outstanding achievement. The first medal in the series was presented to Max Verstappen at the season-closing 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The medal presented to Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix was engraved with the platform's Formula One World Championship race number of 1079, marking today's race as Norris' seventh career win.
Each medal in the series is intended to highlight the history that each grand prix victor will become part of. The medals are a testament to the rich history of Formula One racing, a history that Ecclestone spoke about during his speech, although further details about this history were not found in the available data.
The Austrian Grand Prix, the 1136th in the history of the World Championship, saw Norris join the ranks of Formula One's elite winners. Ecclestone, who has been a significant figure in the sport for many years, found it "nice that the President gives a personal congratulations to the winning competitor."
This marks a special moment for both Norris and Ecclestone, with the latter reflecting on the significance of the occasion. "It's an honour to present the President's Medal to Lando Norris," Ecclestone said. "His victory at the Austrian Grand Prix is a testament to his skill and dedication, and it's a privilege to be a part of this special moment."
Lando Norris' victory at the Austrian Grand Prix was not limited to the race track, as he was also awarded the President's Medal for sports excellence. This sports-analysis reveals that the medal, a unique commemoration of his achievement, is part of a series, starting from Max Verstappen's win at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
