Our visit to the Italian Grand Prix, last September, seems a lifetime ago now - I can’t quite believe it’s taken me this long to finish editing my photos! While it was undoubtedly an exciting event to be part of, photographically speaking it was tricky. Compared to Goodwood, where you have good access as a visitors and there’s a clear view of the track action, Monza, or the Temple of Speed as it’s known, is surrounded by high catch fencing. We had fantastic seats in the grandstand by the start/finish straight, but even from there catching meaningful photos of the action was tricky.
A little cleaning in action on the podium, ready for the prizes on Saturday…
As well as the Grand Prix, our tickets allowed us to watch the various support races, so I made sure I caught some of the action during those.
The marshals had a handily places parasol to keep the sun off…. right up until the moment when it blew over and they then had to fold it up!
The winners of the F2 race
Sometimes it pays to get creative when looking for a viewpoint!
The many fans showed their support with flags, and tributes (some of them rather curious!) to their favourite drivers!
One of the highlights was a selection of older F1 cars on circuit, including Jackie Ickx driving his V12 Ferrari from 1968. These older cars were much louder than the modern F1 cars!
A scene from F1 qualifying on Saturday - nothing is sharp in this Ferrari, but there’s a definite sense of speed!
Our seats were right opposite the McLaren and Ferrari pits so naturally I captured some of the comings and goings there.
Before the race began the teams all gathered on track for a photoshoot, followed by a tour around the circuit on a low loader. Lewis Hamilton almost seemed to look straight at us from the truck!
Parachuting onto the circuit before the race.
Wheeling the Ferraris to the grid on Sunday afternoon.
A wave from Ferrari driver, Charles LeClerc.
A flypast from the Italian equivalent of the Red Arrows.
This photographer’s job description definitely required a head for heights…
The huge Ferrari flag was passed over our heads several times over the weekend - here Kevin’s helping give it a little more lift.
Max Verstappen in first place…
After the race the Tifosi began their long trek to the podium….
…and naturally they took their enormous flags with them!
The winners on the podium, above their adoring crowds, some of them perched perilously high on the catch fencing.
Lots of champagne!
Photos taken 6 & 7 September 2025