Ron Dennis pays tribute to pioneer of F1 photography

Formula 1 photojournalist Bernard Cahier, who began photographing Formula 1 in 1952, has died at the age of 81. The famous photographer passed away last week. McLaren Mercedes F1 Team boss Ron Dennis pays tribute to the pioneer of F1 photojournalism.

Speaking of his death, Ron Dennis said "The news of Bernard Cahier's death is of course extremely sad for his family and many friends, and the sympathies of all at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes are with them now. But Bernard's passing is also a momentous occasion for all who live and work in the motorsport world - and that is because, although the word 'legend' is often over-used, in the case of Bernard it is entirely appropriate. As a racing photojournalist he was without peer. His pictures, exquisitely composed and daringly realised, captured better than those of any rival, before or since, the majestic blend of speed, spectacle and passion that made me, and others like me, fall in love with motorsport as a youngster. But Bernard was other things, too: a courageous resistance fighter during World War Two, an engaging raconteur, and a bon vivant without equal. He will be missed by all who knew him, and mourned by all who work in motorsport, whether they knew him or not."