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Getty Images acquires Motorsport Images
Motorsport Images’ extensive archive features over 29 million images and 8,900 hours of video spanning the history of motor racing. Founded in 1895, they hold images from iconic events like the first French GP in 1906 and the inaugural Le Mans 24-hour race in 1923, also covering every F1 race since 1950. Teaming up with Getty Images, who document 50,000 events annually, Motorsport Images aims to offer a premium service to a global customer base. Led by Steven Tee, Motorsport Images looks forward to offering an enhanced collection online starting May 3, 2024, coinciding with the Miami F1 race, while continuing to serve existing customers. Notably, their images from Romain Grosjean’s fiery crash at the 2020 Bahrain GP made headlines worldwide, showcasing their commitment to capturing pivotal moments in motorsports.
