Ace designer creates trophy for Airtel Indian Grand Prix

Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Sept 27: As excitement for the forthcoming 2012 Airtel Indian Grand Prix builds – title sponsor Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company today announced that it has appointed renowned Bengaluru-based designer Michael Foley to craft the trophy for the forthcoming race.
The design of the trophy for 2012 Airtel Indian Grand Prix is an aesthetic interpretation of a contemporary and forward-looking India on a global pedestal. To be bagged by the winner of the 2012 edition of Airtel Indian Grand Prix, Foley’s trophy is all set to be an aesthetic interpretation of a contemporary trophy with a touch of Indian tradition.
Expressing his thoughts on the design, Michael Foley said, “designing the trophy for 2012 Airtel Indian Grand Prix was an exciting challenge that we were happy to take on. Formula One is an interesting combination of sports, technology, glamour, entertainment and youth – and we wanted the trophy for Airtel Indian Grand Prix to reflect each of these elements”.