Ferrari and Guild promote contest for novice motorsport photographers

Ferrari UK has unveiled a photography competition to promote emerging motorsport photography talent, that in the process will help the Guild Benevolent Fund.

Six carefully selected entrants will be invited to take part in a guided motorsport photography experience, hosted as part of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli UK event at Silverstone from 22nd-24th May. 

According to Ferrari the initiative reflects the Prancing Horse’s commitment to creativity and talent within the motorsport community, offering aspiring photographers the opportunity to gain professional experience within a live racing environment.

Each photographer will receive official media accreditation from Ferrari North Europe and will benefit from structured guidance, mentoring and practical support from experienced motorsport photographers during the race weekend. 

Each photographer will be asked to submit their best images from Friday and Saturday’s on-track action. The best of these images will be printed on to canvas and put on public display in The Wing at Silverstone on the Sunday, when they will be evaluated by a team of judges to decide an overall winner of the competition.

The victorious photographer will be invited to work as part of Ferrari UK’s photographic team at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, held at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya from 19th-22nd November, with the winner’s images shared on the @FerrariUK Instagram account as part of the brand’s coverage of the event.

The winner will also receive one year’s complimentary membership to the Guild while the canvases showcased at Silverstone will be available to purchase, with all funds being donated to the Guild Benevolent Fund. 

To enter the competition, photographers must submit a portfolio of three motorsport images, accompanied by a 300-word written statement. Entry will be open to professional photographers looking to take a step forward in the motorsport arena.

The entry deadline is 7th April and full details can be found on the website.