There’s a certain nostalgia that clings to iconic events—that’s often what makes them iconic. Past stories, aesthetics, logos, colours, and sounds come together, especially in sport, creating a lasting romance that spans generations. The Monaco GP belongs firmly in this class. It’s not just iconic—it defines iconic.

What sets the iconic apart is its difference. Monaco’s F1 race is unlike any other: the slowest on the grid, yet arguably the most intense. Precision is everything—tyres brush walls or crash into them with a shriek. Overtaking is near impossible, and focus must be absolute. It’s a pressure cooker, something you can see in the drivers’ faces. Fittingly, this was the weekend the fastest lap in Monaco history was set—a reminder that here, boundaries are constantly pushed. The race is eclectic, mercurial, and often controversial.

These images were created during a commission, with that difference in mind: capturing the feeling of the race, not just its moments. They’re about colour, sound, pressure, power—about the addictive dance on the edge of brilliance and disaster. More than a race, it’s an emotional and physical search for something beyond capability.