Japanese GP: ‘Kiss to Light’ Trophy Equipped With Cutting Edge Technology to Make Debut – News18

Formula One has been at the very apex of technological development and adaptation over the course of time with multiple innovations highlighting the massive growth of the sport.

In a unique addition, the trophy to be presented to the winner at Suzuka will be a first-in-kind trophy that lights up with the colours of the national flag of the winner of the race when the victor kisses the silverware.

F1 shared an update on their social media channel that read “Lenovo have used smarter technology to create the world’s first kiss-activated trophy, which will light up in the colours of the winning driver’s national flag”

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen starts the Sunday race at the Suzuka circuit from the pole position after qualifying with the fastest time on Saturday.

Two-time reigning champion, Verstappen, seems to be cruising to clinch his third straight Formula One World Championship title as he leads the standings with a massive 374 points, thanks to his 12 race wins this season.

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The Dutchman has won all but three races this season, with Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez winning at two circuits and Ferrari racer Carlos Sainz triumphing on one weekend over the season to date.

Perez is a distant second with 223 points to his name this season and is succeeded by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who is yet to win a race this year.

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Veteran Spaniard, Fernando Alonso, who moved to Aston Martin this season, comes in fourth with a cumulative score of 170 points this campaign, ahead of compatriot Sainz, who has amassed 142 points.

Red Bull leads the manufacturer’s standings with a whopping 597 points and is miles ahead of second-placed Mercedes, who have 289 points to their name this season. Ferrari stands third with 265 points this season.