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The star Mercedes photographer who 'can't take pictures of cars’

Paul Ripke's behind-the-scenes shots of Nico Rosberg's title-winning year impressed Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton so much that they invited him back. Now Ripke lifts the lid on his own unique photographic style to STUART CODLING

Stand in the middle of the bustling Formula 1 paddock, close your eyes, and throw a dart. Chances are you'll hit a photographer.

From seasoned pros (F1 Racing's Steven Tee has missed only three GPs since 1984) to how-did-they-get-accredited amateurs, our sport faces no imminent dearth of image artistes.

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