F1i's Top Shots of 2018 from XPB's Laurent Charniaux

Montreal - Victorious Vettel

Every year, the city of Montreal's vibrant atmosphere extends to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the Ile Notre-Dame when Formula 1 is in town, making the Canadian Grand Prix one of the most popular venues on the calendar for fans and F1 folk alike.

It's also seen as one of the best places to work for the sport's photographers, thanks to its layout and the nearness of the action.

"I took full advantage of those attributes when I took this picture of Sebastian Vettel celebrating his win there last summer. But standing post behind the fencing between Turns 1 and 2 is truly amazing as the cars blast through just a few feet away."