BRP presents the 2013 edition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 1st place trophy during the Open House on Thursday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
"This is one of the most beautiful trophies of the Formula 1 circuit," said François Dumontier, president and CEO of Octane Racing Group Inc, promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. "All propositions were excellent, but the originality and direct link to our 2013 theme made the choice clear.”
The winning team from the Design & Innovation Centre (D&I) is composed of Christian Lepine, senior designer and project leader, François Chênevert senior designer, and Jonathan Mahieddine, designer. Chosen from among eight Design & Innovation teams by a special jury composed of representatives of Octane Racing Group and BRP, the concept was submitted for final approval by Formula One Management.
"This trophy truly expresses passion for Formula 1," said Denys Lapointe, executive vicepresident, D&I. "Perfect symbiosis between dynamism and technicality, this twisting structure sits on a pyramidal base representing aerodynamics, fluidity and speed. This year’s Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada’s thematic ”Get the Racing Chills” is represented by the vibrating
perforations contrasting pure and fluid surfaces."
Lapointe and his designers, the winning team of Lepine, Chênevert and Mahieddine will be at the Open House to discuss the concept and inspiration behind this example of design excellence. All spectators at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will get a chance to see the trophy at the BRP booth located near the Pont du Cosmos on race weekend, June 7-8-9, 2013.
