2025 was a busy and memorable year for me behind the camera. I covered eight events ranging from classics at Goodwood, Brands Hatch and Le Mans to modern GT racing at Silverstone, the Nürburgring and Barcelona. I took 50,148 photos in total, and from those I have selected my 25 favourites.
My season began in March at the British GT Media Day at Silverstone, a perfect warm-up after the winter break. In April I headed to Goodwood for the 82nd Members’ Meeting. Spring weather, a relaxed atmosphere and the first reunion of the year for many drivers and photographers made it a pleasure to shoot.
May took me to the Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch, followed by the event I had been looking forward to the most: the Le Mans Classic in June. It was only my second time at the circuit and it remains an overwhelming and rewarding place. A beautiful first day with sunshine and a spectacular sunset was followed by 24 hours of heavy rain and red flags, the kind of contrast that makes Le Mans so special.
A week later I returned to Goodwood for the Festival of Speed, where the variety of machinery and presence of star drivers always makes the day fly by. In August I made a last-minute trip to the Nürburgring to cover two DTM races. It was my first visit and a great chance to familiarise myself with the circuit before one day returning for the 24 Hours.
September brought my favourite event of the year: Goodwood Revival. The weather was unpredictable, but the unique atmosphere more than made up for it. To finish the season, and to make up for missing all three major 24-hour races, I travelled to Barcelona for the final round of the Michelin 24H Series. It gave me the endurance racing fix I had been missing and brought the season to a perfect close.
I am terrible at choosing favourites, but here is my best effort to pick the photos that defined my 2025.
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24H Barcelona | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 30 sec. | f/22 | ISO 50 | 24mm
The main feature photo was taken at the 24H Barcelona during a late-night stint at the end of the main straight, with the cars flowing through the first two corners. One of the great things about long endurance races is that you have plenty of time to experiment with different exposures. I spent a good portion of the night playing with shutter speeds between 30 seconds and one minute, combined with intentional camera movement. I had a great time exploring different effects. Time really does fly when you are having fun.
British GT Media Day | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 1/15 sec. | f/22 | ISO 100 | 24mm
While wandering through the pit lane at Silverstone during the morning session of the British GT Media Day, I noticed that one of the garages had a polished, reflective floor. My creative instincts immediately kicked in and I positioned myself at the back of the garage. To get the angle exactly how I wanted it, I had to get down on my knees and elbows and then wait for cars to pass through the pit lane.
Each time a car went by, I followed its movement, which must have looked to a few puzzled mechanics and bystanders like I was sweeping the floor with my camera. A couple of people even came over to see what I was doing. When I showed them some of the results on my camera screen, they realised I wasn’t just a crazy person after all.
British GT Media Day | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/500 sec. | f/2.8 | ISO 50 | 135mm
When I am at a track I have visited many times before, I always try to find a new angle or perspective. Sometimes that means stepping back and framing the cars within their surroundings rather than isolating them.
British GT Media Day | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/640 sec. | f/2.8 | ISO 50 | 89mm
In this instance, I included a banner above the pedestrian tunnel at the pit lane exit at Silverstone to add an unexpected element, giving the image a slightly abstract feel.
82nd Goodwood Members Meeting | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 1/1000 sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 52mm
What I love about the circuit at Goodwood is how old school it feels. Photographers are allowed to sit on the ground right next to the track, with no fences, just a simple barrier made from old tyres. The event takes place at the end of winter, when daffodils lining the circuit are still in bloom, an element every photographer should make the most of.
82nd Goodwood Members Meeting | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/800 sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 200mm
82nd Goodwood Members Meeting | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 0.5 sec. | f/8| ISO 50 | 70mm
Masters Historic Festival Brands Hatch | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1250 sec. | f/3.5| ISO 50 | 200mm
Masters Historic Festival Brands Hatch | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/15 sec. | f/22| ISO 50 | 179mm
Masters Historic Festival Brands Hatch | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/15 sec. | f/22| ISO 50 | 155mm
Le Mans Classic | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1600sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 200mm
Watching the Group C cars from the golden age of endurance racing being driven in anger in their natural habitat was something truly special. It felt almost like travelling back in time.
Le Mans Classic | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1000sec. | f/3.5| ISO 50 | 200mm
One of the standout highlights of my year was photographing classic endurance legends on the famous Mulsanne Straight during a beautiful sunset. Despite every photographer and their dog being gathered in the same spot, you could feel the shared excitement, knowing we were witnessing something special. It was one of those moments you never want to end. Once the sun had gone down, we all sat for a few minutes to catch our breath and let it sink in.
Le Mans Classic | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/320sec. | f/2.8| ISO 100 | 160mm
After a day of a beautiful weather on the first day of the Le Mans Classic, we were punished by 24 hours of relentless rain.
Goodwood Festival Of Speed | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/640sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 70mm
This is one of the main reasons why I love the Festival of Speed at Goodwood. Where else can you see legends such as four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost reunited with his 1985 title-winning car? This photo was taken during a team picture with the full McLaren squad, with Alain Prost sitting on the tyre of his McLaren-TAG MP4/2B. On the other side of the car was JJ Lehto.
This event also marked my first step into journalism. For my very first interview, I asked JJ a few questions about his remarkable victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans and the revolutionary McLaren F1 GTR that shocked the world of endurance racing, designed by the legendary Gordon Murray. You can read the article HERE.
Goodwood Festival Of Speed | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/800sec. | f/3.5| ISO 50 | 70mm
Another reason why I love the Festival of Speed is how close you can get to the names and legends who helped shape the world of motorsport. I do not consider myself a petrolhead, as I am not deeply versed in the technical side of cars. What drew me to motorsport as a child was reading magazines and books, mostly about the history of the sport and the stories of drivers such as Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Jacques Villeneuve and other champions who were present at the festival.
Seeing these drivers reunited with the cars that carried them to victories and titles makes the moment even more special, like this 1992 Williams-Renault FW14B.
Goodwood Festival Of Speed | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/500sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 153mm
DTM Nürburgring | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1250sec. | f/3.5| ISO 50 | 59mm
DTM Nürburgring | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/15sec. | f/22| ISO 50 | 41mm
DTM Nürburgring | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1000sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 141mm
My first visit to the Nürburgring was great fun. Using the shortest version of the circuit meant there was never a quiet moment on track, with the field tightly packed and plenty of close, wheel-to-wheel racing across the two sprint races. There was far more overtaking than you usually see in longer GT races. I especially enjoyed the stadium section, where it is possible to cover several different angles from a single spot.
Goodwood Revival | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/1250sec. | f/3.5| ISO 50 | 85mm
Goodwood Revival | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 70-200mm S f/2.8 | 1/320sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 200mm
Dario Franchitti in the Lotus Ford 68, the car in which the legendary Scottish driver Jim Clark conquered America by winning the 1965 Indy 500. One of the main highlights of this year’s Revival was the Jim Clark Celebration, when once a day all cars ever driven by Clark in competition gathered on track for a few parade laps.
In this photo, Dario was clearly unimpressed by the marshals’ hesitation to drop the green flag and start the parade. Heavy rain had begun just as the cars lined up on the grid, and prolonged idling did not suit the big Ford V8, which was starting to overheat.
Goodwood Revival | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 1/640sec. | f/2.8| ISO 50 | 24mm
Atmosphere, fashion and weather at the Revival is always very British.
24H Barcelona | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 1/15 sec. | f/2.8 | ISO 200 | 24mm
A quite frightening moment unfolded during the late-night hours of the 24-hour race in Barcelona. At full speed on the main straight, the #888 Seblajoux Racing Porsche 911 GT3 lost its rear-right wheel. Looking through my viewfinder, I initially had no idea what had happened and was left wondering why the car was throwing so many sparks. The reason became clear only a few seconds later when I saw the loose wheel bouncing across the track.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt. It did, however, make for a dramatic photo.
24H Barcelona | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm S f/2.8 | 1/1250 sec. | f/3.5 | ISO 50 | 136mm
24H Barcelona | GALLERY
Sony a7 III + Sigma 24-70mm A f/2.8 | 1/125 sec. | f/2.8 | ISO 4000 | 36mm
Trackside photos can sometimes become repetitive, but in the pit lane no two shots are ever the same. I spent hours walking up and down the pit lane during the 24H Series weekend in Barcelona, searching for interesting details or moments like this one.
During a late-night pit stop, the THRW Honda Racing crew were working on one of their Honda Civic Type R engines. Fatigue was clearly setting in, but the mechanics gave everything to identify the problem. I like the sense of tension and concentration in this image, almost like an operation on a wounded soldier on a battlefield. The lighting and composition give it a feel reminiscent of a Renaissance painting.
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