New trophies for Malaysian GP

The trophies were unveiled yesterday in a grand function at One Utama, in Petaling Jaya where SIC is hosting it's final roadshow campaign which will be held till Mar 29 (Sunday).

This year, Tumasek Pewter has been commissioned to design the trophies which will be presented to the respective winners on race day.

"Unlike the past 10 years, this year onwards it will be a new F1 in all aspects," said SIC CEO Razlan Razali.

"From car designs to race rules the world will be expecting new winners be it the driver or the team."

"SIC wants to celebrate this change which is expected to promote overtaking thus bringing more excitement to race fans by awarding a brand new trophy for the champions," said Razlan.

The trophies are costumed made and crafted out from pewter and has a mirror finish except for the circular base which is made of solid wood with High Gloss Black Finish (Piano Finish) to offer subtle contrast to the pewter mirror finish.

Additionally, the 3D figurine of the circuit is finished in a combination of mirror and fine textured stain and buff pewter to offer depth and contrast to the design.

There will be four units of customised F1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2009 trophies provided come race day.

They are the Driver Winner’s Trophy to the 1st Placed Driver, the Constructor Winner’s Trophy to the Winning Constructor, the 2nd Placed Driver’s Trophy and the 3rd Placed Driver’s Trophy.

Also present to unveil the trophy was Tumasek Pewter General Manager David Tan and Senior Marketing Manager Samantha Chan.

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Credits: JRC