As the lights flashed and poses posed, cracks began to appear behind Nico Rosberg’s normally faultless smile.
Category: Picture of the Day
Pictures and words taken from paddocks and venues from the world over.
“Under the Bridge”
The opening two rounds of the FIA European F3 Championship have proved an odd mixture for Antonio Fuoco.
“And it begins again…”
Although several championships have been racing for some time now, this weekend marks the beginning of the 2014 DTM season.
“Chatter”
For the celebrating four teams, those precious moments before Gary Watkins – Autosport journalist – begins the first post-race press conference of the FIA World Endurance Championship are full of feverish chatter.
“Running Start”
It has been something of a thundering start to the FIA European F3 season for Esteban Ocon. In his opening three races, the French teenager nabbed one win, two further podiums, two pole positions and one fastest lap.
“Blank Signature”
This should have been a day of anticipation for Signature Racing. A day when the famed French company thrust their hand upon the FIA European F3 Championship and brought the fight to the Volkswagen and Mercedes-powered entries.
“Moving Attraction”
The feel was certainly different on Good Friday. For a start, there were far more Red Bull replica shirts present than before.
“Going for Gold”
It has taken more than two years, but two weekends ago at Monza, things finally came right for Will Stevens.
“The Comeback Kid?”
At first, it was strange to see the name "Roberto Merhi" on the entry list for Formula Renault 3.5 pre-season test.
“Big Steps, Little Steps”
There was some clear disappointment in Beitske Visser's expression following the opening weekend of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Monza. Making her début in the category, the 19-year-old spent the weekend lingering around the lower half of the field, eventually registering a DNF and a 17th place finish.
“Eyes Wide Shut”
The calm before the storm. Just a little moment of silence to block out the pre-race noise. Luca Ghiotto is not alone in using this method to clear thoughts before a race; to picture the story unfolding.
“Ghosts”
There are plenty of ghosts that line the font stretch of the Goodwood Circuit in Chichester.
“Sleeping Beast”
Designed by Dave Wass and powered by a BMW straight-4 turbo engine, the Arrows A8 certainly knew how to growl.
“Blue Flag”
One of the issues with racing at Brands Hatch's "Indy" circuit is the length of the layout -- or indeed the lack of it.
“Lello is Magic”
The middle of October and it was an uneasy weekend for some of Raffaele Marciello more devoted fans.
“Notemaker”
It was surprisingly hot inside - of course, I should have guessed. Being at Vallelunga - only 40km north of Rome - in mid-October, it did not occur to me that summer stretches just a little further than in the UK. Inside a tiny closed cabin with no air conditioning merely emphasised the point.
“Tension”
Tension. With the clock counting down to the start of a race, the grid fills up with a mixture of drivers, engineers, team members, grid girls, family, media and hangers-on. For the drivers, out laps have been completed and they now sit impassively in their cars, just waiting. Others talk amongst themselves, while a few … Continue reading “Tension”
“Forgetfulness”
Forgetfulness comes easily after a while. As trips to circuits, cities and countries mount up, it is not difficult to lose track of where one is, has been and where exactly one is supposed to be going.
“Fun and Games”
Sometimes people do silly things when they're drunk... like this trio.
“The Sky at Night”
There is something quite special about Spa-Francorchamps at night.