Jarno Trulli speeding along the streets of Monte Carlo in the Monaco Grand Prix is the subject of the latest edition in our series of photographs aimed at conveying Formula 1 in its full glory.

The photographs are taken by Darren Heath, who over the last 20 years has carved a reputation as one of the best photographers in F1.

This is Darren's story behind his latest image:

"Jarno Trulli powers his way out of Casino Square on the steeper than it looks on television run down to the Mirabeau corner.

The photographic challenge of Monaco is possibly the best of the year presenting the lensman with an unrivalled array of creative opportunities, making for wonderful scene setting pictures.

Seeing F1 cars at blistering speed on such narrow streets is a treat and trying to convey that to the viewer is paramount in my mind when covering the event.

This year I was fortunate to have access to a fantastic balcony in the Hotel de Paris overlooking Casino Square affording a fantastic view of the cars as they swing right and power hard away down the short straight that follows.

Choosing a very slow shutter speed and panning smoothly the resulting shot works well and, as off the pace as the Toyota team were last weekend, speed is relative with even the slowest cars still mightily impressive."

Camera: Canon EOS1DS Mk3. 200mm lens. 1/13th sec @ f22

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