Mario Renzi: "What motivates me is capturing and transcribing emotion"

How did you experience this 2024 season through your lens?

What still motivates me after 28 seasons is capturing and transcribing emotion. My work gives me a real proximity to the drivers, whether in victory or defeat, which allows me to capture their emotions in the moment, without interfering. In the way I approach them and in the choice of focal lengths I use, I try to be as close to them as possible. I always try to transmit emotion before even thinking about describing the scene. I establish a certain distance with the drivers to be able to remain transparent in what I capture.

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This season was particularly notable with Lando Norris. I like people who are not infallible, who have no filter. And, indeed, I was struck this season by the face of Lando Norris. I perceive everything when I photograph him. Lando, who could have been world champion despite small mistakes, exudes an authenticity that deeply touched me. Conversely, Max Verstappen, whose talent I admire, to emotions that are much more difficult to capture. For me, the victory of McLaren in Abu Dhabi surpassed Max's title in terms of emotional intensity. This illustrates the contrast between two essential aspects of my season: a strong connection with the emotion of a driver like Lando, and the challenge of transcribing that of Max who wins the title.