Behind the Lens at the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix — with Legendary Photographer John Toscano

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We’re straight off the grid and into one of Melbourne’s coolest hidden gems — the Glowing Structures Gallery at 541 Chapel Street, where F1 photography legend John Toscano has curated 30 years of incredible motorsport memories. From Senna to Schumacher, Abu Dhabi sunsets to Melbourne magic — this gallery is a must-visit!

What We Talked About:

Overhead shot by John Toscana capturing Jenson Button celebrating his victory on the podium in Melbourne.

In this episode, Mark Sutton catches up with longtime friend and acclaimed photographer John Toscano right after the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend. They break down everything you need to know — including George Russell’s stunning race win, Kimi Antonelli’s emotional podium debut, and poor Oscar Piastri’s heartbreaking first-lap exit in front of his home crowd.

John also shares the story behind some of his most iconic shots — like Giancarlo Fisichella climbing out of his car at the 2005 Australian GP — and explains why the emotion of modern F1 celebrations just hits differently from up on the podium.

Plus — season predictions, drama, and more:

  • 🔴 Ferrari vs Mercedes — who comes out on top?
  • 🏎️ Is George Russell the dark horse for the 2025 championship?
  • 📸 The art of capturing F1 at 1/5000th of a second
  • 🎉 120 overtakes in Melbourne — is this the best new-reg racing yet?
  • 🇦🇺 Why Melbourne remains THE must-attend race on the F1 calendar

Don’t miss this one. Whether you’re an F1 fanatic, a photography enthusiast, or just love great conversation — this episode has something for everyone.

🎧 Listen now on iTunes / Spotify | ▶️ Watch on YouTube

If you’re in Melbourne, get yourself down to the Glowing Structures Gallery at 541 Chapel Street — open for another 10 days!

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