Nico Rosberg: recipients honoured for their dedication to motor racing, spirit of competition and achievements © Sutton Images
Nico Rosberg has been named as the winner of the prestigious Bandini trophy.
The Trofeo Lorenzo Bandini is an ongoing tribute to the leading Italian driver of his period, who was burned to death at the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix. The last three winners were Lewis Hamilton (2010), Sebastian Vettel (2009) and Robert Kubica (2008).
The trophy, originated as a one off in 1992 to mark the 25th anniversary of Bandini's death, is now organised annually by the inhabitants and council of Bandini's home town of Brisighella. The recipient is honoured for their dedication to motor racing, spirit of competition and achievements. Traditionally awarded on the weekend of the Imola GP by Bandini's widow, the trophy is awarded not on basis of results, but on basis of how those results were achieved.
Organisers confirmed that Mercedes driver Rosberg will receive the trophy in Bandini's hometown of Brisighella, which is close to Toro Rosso's Italian headquarters, on June 5.
And according to Auto Sprint magazine in Italy, it is possible Rosberg will drive the 12 kilometres between Faenza and Brisighella in a Mercedes F1 car, or possibly the F1 safety car.
Credit: ESPN F1 (en.espnf1.com)
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