{
  "id": 15843508,
  "title": "Leica’s U.S. boss says F1 ‘goes at incredible speed’ and photography helps ‘stop the moment.’ Now they’ve made $10,000 camera together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/leicas-u-s-boss-says-f1-goes-at-incredible-speed-and-photography",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/20/leica-camera-formula-one-f1-car-carbon-fiber-cameras-partnership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula 1's president of Leica Camera North America, Mike Giannattasio, says the sport's fast pace and photography share a bond. Both have intricate pieces that require mastering, and there's a shared desire to capture the \"decisive moment.\" This connection led to a global licensing deal announced on Tuesday, making it Leica's first official tie-up with Formula 1. The collaboration includes a special-edition camera and events at the United States Grand Prix. The camera in question, the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition, is made of carbon fiber, just like modern race cars. It features a black body with a racing steering wheel design and red accents inspired by F1's control color-coding. Giannattasio believes the camera's design needs to be iconic and recognizable, while also retaining the quintessential Leica feel. The special edition camera will retail for $9,950.",
  "summary": "Leica’s U.S. president Mike Giannattasio says the camera maker and F1 share an obsession with craftsmanship—and the same collectors.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}