Canon photographer of the year Mark Thompson’s winning gallery
New SJA photographer of the year Mark Thompson of Getty Images won two categories at the British Sports Journalism photography awards sponsored by Canon on Monday night – specialist sports portfolio for his work on the F1 scene and sports picture for the dramatic crash involving Fernando Alonso.
SPA, BELGIUM – AUGUST 26: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) McLaren F1 Team MCL33 Renault crashes with Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari at the start during the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 26, 2018 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
during the Formula One Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 15, 2018 in Shanghai, China.
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – APRIL 06: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 on track during practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on April 6, 2018 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – OCTOBER 26: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 on track during practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – OCTOBER 28: 2018 F1 World Drivers Champion Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with his team after the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 28, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
MONTMELO, SPAIN – MARCH 07: Valtteri Bottas driving the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 on track during day two of F1 Winter Testing at Circuit de Catalunya on March 7, 2018 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 27: Race winner Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates with a swan dive into the swimming pool of the Red Bull Energy Station after the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 15: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 leaves the garage during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 15, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 29: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during the Formula One Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 29, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
LE CASTELLET, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving the (5) Scuderia Ferrari SF71H on track during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on June 23, 2018 in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
More than 600 guests were at the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza to see the creme-de-la-creme of writers, photographers and broadcasters receive journalism’s ‘Oscars’.
Thanks to Canon, we were able to showcase the winning photos at the awards presentation.
Specialist Sports Portfolio Winner: Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Highly commended: Alex Whitehead – SWpix
Highly commended: Edward Whitaker – Racing Post
Football Portfolio Winner: Julian Finney – Getty Images
Highly commended: Eddie Keogh – Freelance
Highly commended: Michael Regan – Getty Images
Young Sports Photographer of the Year Naomi Baker (Getty Images)
Highly commended: Jack Thomas (Getty Images)
New SJA photographer of the year Mark Thompson of Getty Images won two categories at the British Sports Journalism photography awards sponsored by Canon on Monday night – specialist sports portfolio for his work on the F1 scene and sports picture for the dramatic crash involving Fernando Alonso.
