Red Bull champagne shower leads to another destroyed trophy!

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Red Bull enjoyed another smashing success at Spa last weekend and - for the second race weekend in a row - another smashed winner's trophy!

After Lando Norris' bottle thump on the podium in Hungary that broke into pieces Max Verstappen's $42,000 Driver's trophy, Red Bull's own clumsiness was responsible for wiping out its Constructors' silverware.

After the customary celebratory team photo in the Spa pitlane, those in the front row, including Verstappen and team boss Christian Horne, ran for cover as the bubbly was sprayed.

But in the commotion, the team's pit board collapsed on the unfortunate trophy which was once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, transforming the symbol of victory into a dismounted piece of scrap silver.

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"It's broken again, the trophy is broken again!" cried out a stunned Verstappen, while a smiling Horner looked back at the pile of scraps.

The trophy had been collected on the podium earlier in the day by Red Bull garage technician Greg Reeson, a man chosen to represent all those who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help Red Bull achieve its extraordinary wave of success.

"Results like today are the combination of teamwork and that's why you guys have seen Greg, our garage technician that looks after all the tyres in the garage, to go and get the constructors' trophy today," Horner said, quoted by Motorsport.com.

Verstappen conquered in Belgium his 45th career win in F1 and eighth consecutive victory of 2023, the Dutchman is now one win short of Sebastian Vettel's run of nine consecutive wins achieved in 2013.

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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.