Lando Norris advises Max Verstappen to learn an ancient Japanese method to fix $43,000 worth Hungarian GP trophy after breaking it into pieces

Lando Norris posted a cheeky story on what Kintsugi means after breaking Max Verstappen's trophy.

Lando Norris advises Max Verstappen to learn an ancient Japanese method to fix $43,000 worth Hungarian GP trophy after breaking it into pieces

Lando Norris (Left, credits: Motorsport.com) and Max Verstappen (Right, credits: The Times)

In the aftermath of an eventful Hungarian GP, Lando Norris responded to Max Verstappen‘s broken trophy incident with a witty suggestion. The McLaren driver, known for his playful character, proposed a traditional Japanese technique to help the Dutchman fix his broken Hungarian GP trophy. 

The Hungarian GP witnessed Max Verstappen’s sensational victory, continuing Red Bull’s dominant streak with a record-breaking 12 consecutive wins. Lando Norris exhibited his racing prowess by securing a second place, battling off Sergio Perez‘s late surge, and giving McLaren back-to-back podiums. 

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During the podium celebrations, Lando Norris‘ playful champagne-bottle-popping move backfired, accidentally knocking the delicate Hungarian GP trophy off its perch, shattering it into pieces. While some speculated it was intentional due to Red Bull’s record-breaking win streak, it was confirmed as an unfortunate accident.

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In response to Max’s broken trophy Instagram post, Lando playfully suggested adopting the ancient Japanese technique of ‘Kintsugi’ by posting an Instagram story about how it works. This ancient Japanese art form repairs damaged ceramics by reassembling the shattered parts with gold. The gold accentuates the cracks, making the pottery even more exquisite, celebrating its imperfections and uniqueness.

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Lando Norris refuses to take the blame for breaking the trophy

Hungarain GP podium
Hungarian GP podium (Credits: SBNation.com)

The Hungarian GP trophy holds significant value, not only in terms of the prestigious race but also in its craftsmanship. Handmade from delicate ceramic materials, the trophy is estimated to be worth nearly £40,000, adding to its symbolic importance. During the post-race conference, Norris, in a playful manner, openly refused to take full responsibility for the trophy accident. With a cheeky grin, he quipped that the trophy should have been sturdier if they intended to hand it to someone.

Kintsugi offers a profound lesson in self-healing, much like repairing shattered pottery with gold. It emphasizes celebrating defects and imperfections, teaching us that we can emerge even stronger and more beautiful after overcoming challenges. The art of Kintsugi is akin to putting together a puzzle, creating something renewed and splendid out of what was once broken.

Finally, the Hungarian Grand Prix was full of tremendous racing action and unexpected occurrences, such as the smashed trophy. Verstappen leads the championship with over 110 points on his teammate Perez and could potentially win the title in 5 races. This weekend, the F1 circus travels to Spa, followed by a summer break

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