Handle with care: Norris’ smashing Hungarian GP lid

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Lando Norris unveiled on Wednesday the very special one-off helmet that he’ll be using in this weekend’s the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Norris’ lid is directly inspired by the exquisite porcelain of Herendi Porcelanmanufaktura, the makers of the event’s trophies, one of which – Max Verstappen’s winning vase – was inadvertently shattered by the McLaren driver last year on the podium as a result of the Briton’s signature champagne thump.

“Honour to team up with @herendporcelain on this hand painted masterpiece for Hungary,” Norris wrote on Instagram. “When we got together we knew we wanted to do something special and here it is. From the bottom of my heart thank you (and sorry about last year).

If anything gets dropped on Sunday, at least Norris’ helmet will still look smashing!

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.