Formula 1: Lando Norris Championship Trophy Delay
- Lando Norris, confirmed as the 35th driver to win the championship, will officially receive his trophy at the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) annual awards gala.
- The FIA traditionally reserves the presentation of the championship trophy for its end-of-season gala, a practice that dates back many years within the sport.
- the 2025 FIA awards gala will be held on Friday, December 12th, at 18:00 GMT in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
lando Norris too Receive Championship Trophy at FIA Gala in tashkent
Delayed recognition for 2025 Champion
Lando Norris, confirmed as the 35th driver to win the championship, will officially receive his trophy at the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) annual awards gala. Despite securing his title during the final race at the Yas marina Circuit on December 8, 2025, Norris celebrated with a third-place trophy on the podium.
The FIA traditionally reserves the presentation of the championship trophy for its end-of-season gala, a practice that dates back many years within the sport. A replica trophy was present at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, symbolizing the forthcoming official recognition.
Gala Details and Tradition
the 2025 FIA awards gala will be held on Friday, December 12th, at 18:00 GMT in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event will honor not only the championship winner but also teams and prominent figures across all levels of motorsport, recognizing both on-track performance and off-track contributions.
While Norris will not retain the original trophy permanently, he will have the opportunity to order a replica, continuing a tradition established for previous championship winners. This allows champions to possess a personal memento of their achievement while the official trophy remains with the FIA.