Formula 1 in Images: Drivers, Teams & Highlights

Formula 1 remains synonymous with innovation, competition, and emotion — delivering a continuous stream of visual stories for media and digital platforms.
IMAGO supports news channels, brands, agencies, NGOs, content creators and educational institutions with proper, legally compliant access to current motorsport photography — from the world’s racetracks to the archives of racing history. This enables content that not only informs but also engages — legally clear, visually strong, and professionally licensed.

Formula 1 as the Visual Stage of Motorsport

No other sport embodies speed, precision, and global attention quite like Formula 1. The 2025 season features 24 Grands Prix in 21 countries — from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. For news desks, blogs, and social media channels, the series provides a steady flow of image-led stories.
IMAGO provides proper licensed motorsport photography — current, compliant, and sourced from reliable partner archives. Every use is based on clearly defined license models, while copyright remains with the photographer or agency.

IMAGO / Thomas Melzer | Start of the 2005 US Grand Prix with only six cars: Michael Schumacher (Germany) leads ahead of his teammate Rubens Barrichello (Brazil, both Ferrari) in what remained of the field after the Michelin teams withdrew from the start. Motorsport Grand Prix Men's 2005 US Grand Prix, Formula 1 World Championship, F1, F, GP, World Championship Indianapolis

Drivers in Focus — Personalities That Make History

The appeal of Formula 1 is driven by its characters. Behind every helmet is a story told through images.

• Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) shapes the sport’s present. With tactical maturity and an aggressive driving style, he dominates large parts of the field.
  
  
• Lewis Hamilton (Scuderia Ferrari) remains the defining figure of the hybrid era. His career stands for consistency, teamwork, and civic engagement.
  
  
• Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari) represents the blend of talent and emotion that excites Ferrari supporters worldwide.
  
  
• Lando Norris (McLaren F1 Team) is a representative of a digital driver generation that connects with fans directly through streams and social media.
  
  
• Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin Aramco) brings experience and fighting spirit to every season — an example of longevity in high-performance sport.
  
  

Images of these drivers document not only athletic achievements, but also brand identities, emotions, and cultural narratives that evolve over the course of a season.

IMAGO / HochZwei/Suer | Prize giving ceremony, 30 Max Verstappen (NLD, Van Amersfoort Racing, Dallara F312 - Volkswagen), FIA Formula 3 European Championship, round 9, race 3, Nürburgring (GER) - 15. - 17. August 2014

Teams 2025 — Engineering, Strategy, and Corporate Design

The ten teams of 2025 reflect distinct technical philosophies and visual identities.

• Red Bull Racing: Efficiency, strategy, and technological dominance.
  
  
• Mercedes-AMG Petronas: Precision, analytical strength, and a clearly defined corporate design.
  
  
• Ferrari: Tradition, passion, and unmistakable team branding.
  
  
• McLaren F1 Team: Advanced engineering with a focus on sustainability and design innovation.
  
  
• Aston Martin Aramco: A combination of heritage and modern performance culture.
  
  
• Alpine F1 Team: French engineering with an emphasis on aerodynamics.
  
  
• Williams Racing: Rebuilding a storied marque in a new environment.
  
  
• RB F1 Team (formerly AlphaTauri): Talent development and technology partnership.
  
  
• Kick Sauber F1 Team: Swiss precision in technical detail.
  
  
• Haas F1 Team: A compact operation focused on efficiency.
  
  

For blogs and newsrooms, team galleries make it possible to track developments through the season — from livery updates and pit strategies to engineering briefings.

IMAGO / Jay Hirano 2025 | Formula One Mexican Grand Prix Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico. 25.October.2025; George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team during Free Practice 3 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix (Photo by Jay Hirano) Mexico City Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Mexico Copyright: Jay Hirano

Legendary Formula 1 Moments — Images That Endure

Ayrton Senna — Precision, Passion, and Legacy

Ayrton Senna remains a byword for driving perfection. His victories — notably in the rain at Monaco 1984 and at his home Grand Prix in Brazil 1991 — reveal a rare combination of technical control and emotional intensity. Photographs from these races capture not only sporting greatness, but also the human side of an exceptional athlete — focus in the cockpit, gratitude to the team, the energy of the fans.

For editors and creators, Senna remains an iconic subject that unites racing history and cultural significance. IMAGO provides archive imagery from his career — from early years with Toleman to the legendary McLaren seasons.

The modern Las Vegas Grand Prix — A New Stage for the Sport

With the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Formula 1 entered one of the most spectacular modern backdrops. The night race along the Strip combined motorsport with urban staging and illustrated how the series reaches new markets.

Visually, the result was a rare blend of light, speed, and architecture — a contrast between glittering skyline and technical precision on track. For social teams and news sites, these images offer ideal sequences to convey the sport’s global character.

IMAGO / Nordphoto | In the picture accident of Lando Norris GBR , McLaren F1 Team nordphoto GmbH, Bratic nph00250

The Monza Grand Prix — Emotion and Tradition

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza has long symbolized the special bond between racing and national passion. When Ferrari succeeds there, the circuit turns into a red sea of flags and celebration.

Such images tell far more than race results — they reflect fan culture, identity, and collective emotion. For blogs and feature reporting, Monza visuals provide authentic content that connects racing history with the spectator experience.

The Visual Language of Formula 1 — Dynamism and Emotion

Formula 1 photography conveys speed, tension, and precision. Motifs such as grids, tire changes, or podium celebrations tell stories in fractions of a second. Particularly valuable are image sequences that visualize technical processes — a full pit stop or the course of a race over several laps.

For social media teams, close-ups, portraits, and detail shots of gloves, helmets, or team communication create proximity and can help increase reach.

Behind the Scenes — People and Machines

Away from the track, many of the most emotional moments occur: mechanics, engineers, and strategists work in the background to gain milliseconds. Images from garages, data centers, or hospitality areas show the human dimension of high‑tech sport.
This perspective gives blogs and reportage formats authentic insight — particularly suitable for series or feature pieces.

Reach and Economic Significance

With more than 800 million fans worldwide and an average of 70 million TV viewers per race, Formula 1 ranks among the most powerful media platforms in sport.For communications teams, current F1 images are high‑impact assets — suitable for press work, communication, and social visuals, provided the appropriate license is in place.

IMAGO / HochZwei | Ferrari Fans, F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico

Live Coverage with IMAGO

IMAGO provides real‑time images directly from Formula 1 circuits, by accredited partner photographers who capture the key moments of a race weekend. The selection ranges from highlights and decisive scenes to emotional reactions from drivers, teams, and fans.
Thanks to clear quality standards and long experience in sports photography, IMAGO ensures that newsrooms, blogs, and social media teams receive authentic, properly licensed content with consistent quality. Partner photographers upload directly from the venue, making current images available in real time through the IMAGO platform — a reliable service for live coverage and updates.

Access to Formula 1 Images with IMAGO

Through the IMAGO webshop, users can purchase individual image licenses or credit packages — ideal for spontaneous blog posts, news articles, or social content.
For professional users, IMAGO also offers enterprise solutions with tailored consultation, research, and volume agreements via a sales manager.
All access paths lead to simple, proper licensing, suitable for short‑term releases and long‑term content strategies alike.

Webshop Licensing Categories — Understand Rights, Use Content Safely

An image license grants usage rights, not ownership. The IMAGO webshop offers three clearly defined license types:

• Rights Managed (RM): Defined one‑time editorial use — ideal for articles and news coverage. For non‑editorial purposes or special requests, direct consultation with the IMAGO team is recommended.
  
  
• Royalty Free Classic (RF): Flexible multiple use, for example in blogs, online magazines, or social media.
  
  
• Royalty Free Premium (RF Premium): Extended rights for commercial purposes such as campaigns, brand communication, or product presentation.
  
  

Each license clearly defines where, for how long, and on which platforms an image may be used. For further information, the IMAGO FAQs and customer support are available to ensure transparent, compliant usage.