"Hungary is famous for its love of precious porcelain. Even in our time, wonderful bowls and vases were given there," said Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko, who is well aware of these traditions and the value of the Herend trophies.
Max Verstappen will receive the spare trophy for the Hungarian Grand Prix from Red Bull, and Helmut Marko would teach him to appreciate what is special about Hungary.
With a slight exaggeration, more was said and written about the broken Herend vase at the Hungarian Grand Prix than about Sunday's race itself. As is well known, Lando Norris knocked over Max Verstappen's prized trophy for first place during his special champagne celebration, which broke into several pieces from the fall.
The CEO of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory announced on M4 Sport on Monday that they will remanufacture the damaged trophy and deliver it to Red Bull. Advisor Helmut Marko has now also revealed that they will also hand over the new version to their champion.
As a lover and collector of paintings and various artefacts (valuable things can be found in his Graz hotels and office), Marko was asked by the Austrian portal Oe24 whether he found breaking the podium as much fun as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
"Hungary is famous for its love of precious porcelain. Even in our time, wonderful bowls and vases were given there"
Marko emphasized that he is very aware of these traditions and the value of the Herend trophies.
He announced that he will inform Verstappen about the background and significance of this.
“The replica trophy will arrive at our factory and I will teach Max to appreciate the original, which he will now receive as a replacement. This is a Hungarian tradition, and young people should also get to know it."
- emphasized the 80-year-old former Austrian competitor.
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