F1 Champagne 2020: The SportsRush takes a look a the Formula 1 Champagne Suppliers, Price and Size used in the Podium Ceremony.
When Bob Constanduros shouts “Champagneee” at the Podium Ceremony, the three drivers on the podium know it’s time. Time to let the Champagne flow, which they drink less and spray on each other more. Bob is the F1 track commentator with an experience of over 500 Grands Prix. That’s over 500 times he’s shouted the magic word, which the drivers follow obediently.
Third place = 15 points
Fastest lap = one point
Champagne trickshot… what do we think? 😜🍾#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 #F1 @LandoNorris pic.twitter.com/4LeVxOydMr— Formula 1 (@F1) July 5, 2020
Who are the currently suppliers of the F1 Champagne?
Moet & Chandon, better known as just Moët, is a French champagne producer. Founded in 1743, Moet & Chandon is aone of the world’s largest champagne producers. Interestingly, they are also the owners of the luxury goods company Louis Vuitton. Moet & Chandon is the current supplier of the F1 Champagne used in the podium ceremonies. F1 had released a statement sometime back, confirming the same.
“Moet & Chandon has long been a pioneer in sports sponsorship, toasting thrilling victories and creating countless “red carpet” moments on the winners’ podium, such as the celebratory spray, one of sport’s most iconic expressions of celebration and accomplishment.
“Moet & Chandon has been the official champagne of numerous automobile competitions and races dating back to the 1930s, and the official champagne of Formula One from the 1960s to 1997. Loyal to its motorsports legacy and its values of generosity and celebration, today the Maison provides Jeroboams of its champagne to accompany podium moments at Grand Prix events for season 2020.”
F1 Champagne Price
Moet & Chandon has replaced Carbon, which has been the official supplier since 2017. As per F1 sources, they have discontinued this season due to the pandemic situation. They, however, could be back for the 2021 season, as their contract runs until then. Their special 1.5-litre magnum bottles for F1 costs $3000. It is unclear how much the Moet F1 bottles cost.