Organizers of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid have unveiled the official trophy named 'Monumental', which will be awarded to the winner of the inaugural race in 2026. The design of the unique statuette is the work of the legendary Italian design studio Pininfarina. The award's form and name directly reference the most spectacular feature of the new street circuit – a banked turn with an incline of up to 20 degrees, set to become a new icon of world motorsport.

Design by Pininfarina

The Italian design studio created a trophy named Monumental, inspired by the circuit's fastest curve.

Inspiration from the 20-degree curve

The award references the unique banking of the La Monumental curve, which will be the signature feature of the Madrid track.

Ambitions of the Spanish capital

Local authorities are promoting the race as a key tourist event and a major image-boosting victory.

Preparations for Madrid's debut on the Formula 1 calendar are entering a decisive phase, symbolized by the presentation of the race's main trophy. The project was entrusted to the Turin-based studio Pininfarina, known for shaping the silhouettes of the most beautiful Ferrari models. The statuette, christened 'Monumental', is an artistic interpretation of the speed and G-forces drivers will experience at the new venue. The designers' inspiration was a specific element of the sporting infrastructure – the banked La Monumental curve, which is intended to be one of the most spectacular sections in the entire Grand Prix calendar. This structure, combining features of modern engineering and aesthetics, is meant to reflect the dynamism of the Spanish capital. Founded in 1930 by Battista Farina, Pininfarina has defined the canons of beauty in automotive design for decades. Although primarily associated with public roads and luxury brands like Ferrari and Maserati, the studio regularly engages in projects at the intersection of art and technology, including the design of Olympic torches and modern high-speed trains. Madrid authorities, led by regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, emphasize the uniqueness of the venture. According to the officials, Madrid will become the only major European capital with a street circuit of such advanced characteristics, which is expected to attract thousands of tourists and strengthen the city's brand internationally. The trophy, made of high-quality aluminum, combines the lightness of its construction with the power of a racing machine. The spiral form of the award symbolizes not only the shape of the track but also the continuous development and ambitions of the metropolis, which after years of efforts has regained the right to host a Formula 1 race at the expense of Barcelona. „Cuando uno viene al Gran Premio de F1, lo mejor que viene después es el propio Madrid.” (When one comes to the F1 Grand Prix, the best thing that comes after is Madrid itself.) — Isabel Díaz Ayuso From a technical perspective, the Madrid circuit is currently under strict supervision by FIA engineers, with only a few months of intensive work remaining until the first start. The La Monumental curve, which gave the trophy its name, was designed with maximum speeds exceeding 300 km/h at a significant road banking angle, which will force teams to use specific suspension and aerodynamic setups. The presentation of the Pininfarina trophy is part of a broad promotional strategy aimed at showing that the Grand Prix in the Spanish capital will be a premium event, combining sporting competition with top-class design and lifestyle. Specification of La Monumental Curve vs Standard: Banking Angle: 0-3 degrees (standard) → 20 degrees; Transit Speed: Average → High (above 300 km/h)

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