Formula 1 big picture is a feature designed to showcase a side of the sport that is sometimes missed on television - although in this latest case, the chosen picture is of the incident that dominated the Turkish Grand Prix.

Over the last 20 years, Darren Heath has carved a reputation as one of F1's most original photographers.

This is his story behind his image from the Turkish Grand Prix, of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel spinning off the track following contact with team-mate Mark Webber while they were disputing the lead:

"The modern day F1 photographer should - over the course of a grand prix weekend - deliver at race end a wide variety of pictures displaying all the disciplines required to successfully cover the four days of activities.

ANDREW BENSON BLOG This incident will do little to reduce the already simmering tensions within a team that has always been seen as fundamentally preferring Vettel over Webber

"Come Sunday afternoon when the red lights go out the number one concern is being in the right place at the right time.

"Of paramount importance is to follow the race, being aware of the drivers' track positions, pit stop strategies and likely passing attacks.

"This year's Turkish Grand Prix was a classic in the art of watching and waiting.

"As Vettel and Webber fought over the lead, with the ensuing spectacular result, I was ready to shoot, panning right to left as the German careered past, smoke pouring from his locked tyres, and into retirement.

"Good things come to those who wait!"

Camera: Canon EOS1DS Mark 3; Lens: 600mm; Exposure: 500th sec @ f/6.3

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