Formula 1 extends partnership with Getty Images as official photographic agency. Getty Images renews multi-year deal with Formula 1 to remain official photo partner.

Formula 1 and Getty Images will continue their long-standing collaboration. With an official statement released on January 12, 2026, the global visual content leader announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement that confirms Getty Images as the Official Photographic Agency of Formula 1.

The partnership will continue to guarantee comprehensive and uninterrupted coverage of all championships connected to the F1 world over the coming seasons. In addition to the top category, Getty Images’ team of photographers and editors will once again follow Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and the Porsche Supercup, delivering premium imagery from every round of the racing calendar.

Unrivalled global coverage

During the 2025 season, which marked the 75th anniversary of Formula 1, Getty Images professionals followed the championship across every corner of the globe. Their work remained constant throughout race weekends, capturing not only the on-track action but also the stories unfolding behind the scenes.

Exclusive paddock access, behind-the-scenes moments, and unique trackside perspectives made it possible to create a complete visual narrative, distributed almost in real time to media outlets, commercial partners, and fans through Getty Images’ global platform.

“For 30 years, Getty Images has been at the forefront of innovation in sports photography, and our motorsport specialists continue to set the standard in creativity and speed when capturing on-track action,” said Michael Heiman, Vice President of Global Sport at Getty Images. “We are proud to continue our collaboration with Formula 1 to tell the story of this sport through iconic images, making them available worldwide in near real time.”

A unique archive in motorsport history

The Getty Images motorsport collection is among the most comprehensive in the world. It includes content from Motorsport and LAT Images, as well as historic archives such as Sutton, Schlegelmilch, Colombo, and Dukes Video.

In total, this vast collection features more than 26 million images, with material dating back to 1895 and covering every Formula 1 Grand Prix from 1950 to the present day. It represents a true historical record of global motorsport.

Getty Images has officially partnered with Formula 1 since 2021 and continues to be a key reference point for visual content related to racing. This renewed agreement underlines the central role of imagery in the modern storytelling of Formula 1 and in how the Circus presents itself to a worldwide audience.

As Formula 1 continues its rapid global expansion, the role of high-quality visual media has never been more vital to engaging the next generation of fans. This extended alliance with Getty Images ensures that every overtake, podium celebration, and technical innovation is preserved with artistic precision. By bridging the gap between the sport’s storied past and its high-tech future, this partnership guarantees that the spectacular sights of the paddock will continue to inspire and captivate audiences across the globe for years to come.