Posted On: October 31st 2026, 08:00 pm
When Formula 1 returned to Mexico City in 2015 after a 23-year hiatus, Nico Rosberg became the first driver to lift a new trophy: a silver eagle designed by Mexican jewellery house TANE.
For my latest story in Esses, I looked at the history behind the Mexico City Grand Prix trophy, from Nino Bauti’s original design to the silversmithing tradition that helped shape it.
Read the full story at the link in my bio.
The picture of Lando Norris holding the Mexico City Grand Prix trophy in 2025 is by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images
All trophy photos and sketches are courtesy of
@tane.mx Ayrton Senna
Nigel Mansell