The FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Championships just announced the Aramco Pole Position Award. This will be the first award awarded to Pole sitters from both the Formula 2 and Formula 3 series. As both serieses continue to garner more attention from fans and rise in popularity.
While viewers of Formula One will be very familiar with the Pirelli Pole Position Award awarded every weekend. This will be a first for the junior series. Instead of the tyre, Formula 2 and Formula 3 pole sitters will be awarded with a trophy instead.
Aramco Pole Position Award trophy
The trophy uses simple bold line to create a dynamic and bold design. Aramco is also proud to announce that it was produced using materials such as carbon fibre. A direct showcase of Aramco’s status in the sector of innovation and technology.
When the first awards will be presented
The Aramco Pole Position Award will be making its debut this weekend at the Imola GP. Aramco Pole Position trophies will be awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap time during Qualifying for both the Formula 2 and Formula 3 Championship respectively on Friday.
The first ever Aramco Pole Position trophy will be presented at 16:35 CET to the pole sitter of Formula 3. It will later be presented to the Formula 2 pole sitter at 16:40 CET. These awards will be given out at the Formula 2 and Formula 3 paddock at the Imola GP.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 CEO, Bruno Michel, said:
“I am very pleased to introduce the Aramco Pole Position Award from this weekend onwards. Thank you to our partner Aramco for this beautiful trophy, which embodies our mutual ambition to achieve innovation and excellence in our sport. This award is a great addition to both our championships. F2, F3 and Aramco share the same vision to support the future of lower-carbon fuels and transportation solutions.”
Khalid A. Al Zamil, Aramco Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, said:
“This is another exciting milestone in our partnership with the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships, as we continue supporting their efforts to progress toward lowering emissions. We are also proud to play a part in the development of young talent and the next generation of F1 drivers. We hope this innovatively designed trophy becomes a coveted addition to the F2 and F3 championships. This trophy builds on our success to date as the supplier of lower-carbon fuels to all 52 F2 & F3 cars. F2 & F3 serve as key testing grounds, seeing how these fuels perform on the track to learn how to develop lower-carbon fuel alternatives to conventional fuels in the future.”
