The DHL Fastest Pit Stop Trophy Design Competition returns for 2026

Are you ready to make your mark on the world of Formula 1®? This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design the 2026 DHL Fastest Pit Stop Trophy!

We’re looking for creative minds who can demonstrate extraordinary drawing or digital design skills and unleash imagination to create something that brings the energy and precision of an F1® pit stop to life.

The winner will fly to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2026 for an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes F1® experience, including:

• 2 x VIP Passes: Go behind the scenes and witness F1 operations up close
• Exclusive Experiences: Enjoy unique behind-the-scenes experiences throughout the Grand Prix™ weekend, and experience the thrill of the race with grandstand tickets
• The ultimate moment: See your trophy design presented to the winning team!

• Use the official template provided in the downloadable entry pack below to create your design - this will be featured on the final trophy!
• Be as creative as you can – draw your design by hand or go digital, whatever works best for you. Just to note that no excessive use of generative AI software is permitted in this competition. With the refractive nature of the trophy, we recommend avoiding the inclusion of alphabetic characters or numbers where possible in your design.
• Incorporate teamwork and collaboration into your design - the heart of the award. The pit crew’s coordination is what makes record-breaking stops possible… show this spirit in your design.
• Keep in mind our judging criteria - Creativity (40%), uniqueness (20%), relevance to F1® and DHL (20%), reflection of teamwork within an F1 pit crew (20%).
• Pro tip: Incorporate DHL and F1’s signature brand colours for an authentic touch!