London – 12th january 2026: Getty Images, the world’s leading provider of stock images, today announced the renewal of it’s multi-year agreement with Formula 1, solidifying its position as the Official Photographic Agency of the motorsport series.
A Legacy of Capturing Speed: Getty Images and Formula 1
This extended partnership ensures Getty Images’ award-winning photographers and editors will continue to deliver unparalleled visual coverage of all Formula 1, Formula 2, formula 3, F1 Academy, and porsche Supercup races globally. The collaboration builds upon a successful relationship that began in 2021,and will see Getty Images continue to capture the drama,speed,and emotion of Formula 1 for years to come.
In 2025, Getty Images dedicated significant resources to documenting Formula 1’s historic 75th anniversary season. Their team traveled the world, providing comprehensive coverage and seeking out unique perspectives both on and off the track. This included exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the paddock and trackside, offering fans and media a glimpse into the world of F1 like never before.
Unrivaled Access and a Historic Archive
Getty images’ commitment extends beyond simply capturing the present. The company boasts an extraordinary motorsport collection, encompassing content from Motorsport and LAT Images, as well as prestigious archives like Sutton, Schlegelmilch, Colombo, and Dukes Video. This vast archive contains over 26 million images,tracing the history of motorsport all the way back to 1895. Remarkably, it includes photographic documentation of every Formula 1® Grand Prix since the championship’s inception in 1950. This makes Getty Images not just a provider of current imagery,but a guardian of motorsport history.
The Power of Near-Real-time Delivery
“For 30 years, Getty Images has been at the forefront of innovation in sports photography, and our motorsport specialists continue to set the standard for creativity and speed in capturing the racing action,” stated Michael Heiman, Getty Images’ Vice President of Global Sport. “We’re proud to continue partnering with Formula 1 to showcase the thrill of this incredible sport through visuals, and deliver iconic moments to customers, media and fans worldwide in near-real time via our unparalleled distribution platform.”
This “near-real-time” delivery is a crucial aspect of the partnership. Getty Images leverages its extensive global network and cutting-edge technology to ensure images are available to media outlets and fans almost instantaneously after key moments occur during a race weekend. This speed is vital in today’s fast-paced media landscape, where immediacy is paramount.
Beyond the Finish Line: The Value of Motorsport Imagery
The value of high-quality motorsport imagery extends far beyond simply documenting the races.It plays a critical role in:
- News Reporting: providing essential visuals for news articles and reports on Formula 1 events.
- Marketing & Sponsorship: Enabling Formula 1, its teams, and its sponsors to create compelling marketing campaigns.
- Fan Engagement: Offering fans stunning images to celebrate their passion for the sport.
- Ancient Record: Preserving the legacy of Formula 1 for future generations.
The partnership between Getty Images and Formula 1 is a testament to the enduring power of visual storytelling in sports. By combining Getty Images’ photographic expertise with Formula 1’s global reach, the collaboration will continue to deliver captivating imagery that celebrates the excitement and drama of the world’s premier motorsport series.
For more facts and to explore the extensive motorsport collection, visit www.gettyimages.co.uk/collections/motorsports.
