Our series of photographs aimed at conveying Formula 1 in its full glory continues with a moody shot taken at the British Grand Prix.

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:

"A well respected F1 team principal once asked me if photographers see the picture they want to take only when their eye is pressed hard to the viewfinder.

"Whilst the question is perhaps a little naive it is I guess understandable. In response I tried, with limited success, to explain that the good photographer sees pictures all the time constantly composing in his mind's eye even when no camera is to hand.

"Perhaps I should simply have quoted the legendary American photographer Edward Weston who said: 'The photographer's most important and likewise most difficult task is not learning to manage his camera, or to develop, or to print. It is learning to see photographically.'

"A dramatically cloudy sky can be manna from heaven for the observant photographer and they don't come much better than the one overhead Silverstone's F1 paddock on Friday evening.

"Seeming to perfectly sum up the mood of the day as the sport we love rips itself apart in the row over a breakaway championship, it's my defining shot from the weekend."

Camera: Canon EOS1DS Mark 3. Lens: Canon 90mm TS-E. Exposure: 125th second @ f22

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