Norris awarded prestigious Lorenzo Bandini trophy

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Lando Norris was the recipient last Sunday in Italy of the prestigious Trofeo Lorenzo Bandini, a reward bestowed upon the McLaren charger for his outstanding achievements during the 2023 F1 season.

The award, which takes its name from the charismatic Ferrari driver who succumbed in 1967 to injuries sustained in the Monaco GP, was established in 1992 by Francesco Asirelli and Tiziano Samorè from the municipality of Brisighella, located in the Emilia-Romagna region.

The trophy is granted to those who have shown a “commendable performance during the season.”

Norris secured a strong sixth-place finish in the F1 Drivers' Championship, achieving a career-best seven podiums, including six runner-up positions, as McLaren's competitive performance enabled the Briton to challenge for top positions in the second part of the year.

Past winners of the Trofeo Lorenzo Bandini include, among others, F1 world champions Jacques Villeneuve, Jenson Button, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raïkkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.