Louis Vuitton Presents All 24 F1 Trophy Trunks On Abu Dhabi Grid

In a singular celebration of motorsport and Maison heritage, Louis Vuitton brought together, for the first time ever, the entire collection of 24 bespoke Trophy Trunks on the starting grid of the season‑ending Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 — arranged in a striking “V” formation, symbolising both “Victory” and “Vuitton.”

The Grand Display: 24 Trunks, One Starting Grid

Each trunk corresponded to one of the 2025 season’s Grand Prix races — from the FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 to the FORMULA 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 — laid out in chronological order. At the forefront of the V stood the trunk for Abu Dhabi, reserved for the final winner’s trophy, visually embodying the culmination of a season-long journey through speed, skill and style.

“This staging marks the pinnacle of the season, transforming the starting grid into a true celebration of sporting excellence and the House’s craftsmanship.”

These trunks, handcrafted in Louis Vuitton’s historic Asnières atelier, not only carried the trophies — they told a story. From Australia to Abu Dhabi, each bespoke trunk chronicled a race, a location, a moment of victory — in Monogram canvas, brass-trimmed corners, and the iconic hand‑painted “V.”

From Atelier to Apex: Craft Meets Motorsport

This grand presentation echoes the journey that started when Louis Vuitton first became an official partner of Formula 1 in early 2025. As we covered in our report “Louis Vuitton Becomes An Official Partner Of Formula 1^®”, the Maison committed its decades‑old savoir-faire to the world’s fastest sport — marrying craftsmanship with engineering precision.

Moreover, the very concept of a bespoke Trophy Trunk for F1 isn’t new: earlier in the year, Louis Vuitton unveiled a special edition trunk for the overall FIA Formula One World Championship trophy at the F1 75 event. That creation bore the same hallmarks: hand‑assembled wood frame, Monogram canvas, protective brass corners and a handcrafted “V” motif — the union of legacy, protection, and prestige.

Symbolism in the “V”

The “V” painted on each trunk stands as more than a decorative flourish — it embodies the dual spirit of triumph and heritage: “Victory” for the competitors, “Vuitton” for the Maison. For each Grand Prix, the “V” was rendered in a specific colour scheme reflecting the locale — a detail that transforms utilitarian object into collectible artwork, a hallmark of high‑end craftsmanship rooted in tradition and place.

Finale: Victory Travels in Vuitton

At Abu Dhabi, the culminating moment arrived: the winning driver — taking the top step — received his trophy inside its dedicated Louis Vuitton trunk. Surrounded by the other 23 trunks in their perfect V formation, the moment became more than a podium ceremony. It was an orchestration of elegance, legacy, and speed — a testament that excellence, whether in ateliers or garages, is shaped by meticulous attention to detail.

This finale resonates beyond a singular race: it signals how luxury houses are redefining their presence in global sport. As covered earlier with luxury trunks for the Ballon d’Or 2025 — where bespoke Louis Vuitton trunks carried the trophies for football’s greatest — the Maison is forging a new paradigm of how triumph and tradition can travel together. See our coverage of Ballon d’Or 2025.

In bringing all 24 trunks to the Abu Dhabi grid, Louis Vuitton did more than showcases pieces of leather and brass — it staged a global narrative of excellence, heritage and speed. Ending the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Maison reminded the world that in motorsport as in couture, true victory is crafted, not just won — and that sometimes, the trophy’s journey matters as much as the win itself. Victory travels in Louis Vuitton.

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