Patrick Tuttofuoco designs F1 trophy for Monza Grand Prix
Pirelli commissioned Italian artist Patrick Tuttofuoco to create the trophy for the 2022 Monza Grand Prix, held on September 11, 2022. The three trophies, made of fluorescent colored methacrylate, are inspired by the Möbius strip, a topological figure symbolizing infinity. The work, titled Eon, references the largest chronological unit of Earth's age. The trophies were produced through a digital milling process followed by hand coloring. This marks the second consecutive year Pirelli has involved contemporary art in Formula 1, following Alice Ronchi's lightning-shaped sculpture for the 2021 Imola GP. Both years, the trophy was awarded to Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. Pirelli, celebrating its 150th anniversary, collaborated with Pirelli Hangar Bicocca in Milan to mediate the project.
Key facts
- Patrick Tuttofuoco designed the trophy for the 2022 Monza Grand Prix.
- The trophy is made of fluorescent methacrylate and shaped like a Möbius strip.
- The work is titled Eon, after the largest geological time unit.
- Pirelli commissioned the trophy as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.
- The trophy was awarded to Max Verstappen on September 11, 2022.
- This is the second year Pirelli has commissioned an artist for an F1 trophy.
- Alice Ronchi created the trophy for the 2021 Imola GP.
- The project was mediated by Pirelli Hangar Bicocca in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Tuttofuoco
- Alice Ronchi
Institutions
- Pirelli
- Pirelli Hangar Bicocca
- Red Bull Racing
- Federazione Internazionale dell'Automobile
Locations
- Monza
- Italy
- Milan
- Imola