British Grand Prix Trophy

The Royal Automobile Club, meanwhile, had already organised the first British Grand Prix at Silverstone two years earlier.

The origins of this magnificent trophy, made from gold-plated solid silver, are something of a mystery. The only clue lies in the motto it displays, ‘Floreat Etona’, or ‘Let Eton flourish’, suggesting that it was a gift from Old Etonian the Hon. Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.

Owned by the Club, this elaborate trophy is better known as that awarded to the winner of the British Grand Prix, making it an essential totem of the country’s huge and unique contribution to Formula 1. Among the distinguished list of past winners, the trophy has most recently been awarded to Lando Norris and Sir Lewis Hamilton OBE.