Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP as photographer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Petr Pavel, the president of the Czech Republic, is present at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend as a hobby photographer. He has brought a full photography kit and official FIA accreditation to the event. This is not Pavel's first foray into motorsport photography; he recently documented the Le Mans 24 Hours in France and has covered various races globally, including the Dakar Rally. Pavel has been known to support Czech competitors in his photographic endeavors and has raised funds for charity through auctioning his work.
- •Petr Pavel attends the Hungarian GP, not in an official capacity.
- •He arrived with a full photography kit and FIA accreditation.
- •Pavel has a history of attending motorsport events for photography.
- •He previously covered the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Dakar Rally.
- •His photographic work has supported Czech competitors and charity efforts.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer
- 10:12 AMMotorsport.com — Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer
"The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has made his way to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix - but it's not an official visit. Ever wondered what world leaders do in their free time? For Czech Republic president Petr Pavel, the answer is sports photography - and he's particularly passionate about motorsport. This weekend, he's attending the Hungarian GP with a full photography kit ...Keep reading
"After photographing a variety of motorsport events, the Czech president Petr Pavel is now on site for this weekend's Formula 1 race in Hungary
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:12 AMCzech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer
After photographing a variety of motorsport events, the Czech president Petr Pavel is now on site for this weekend's Formula 1 race in Hungary
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 10:12 AMCzech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer
The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has made his way to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix - but it's not an official visit. Ever wondered what world leaders do in their free time? For Czech Republic president Petr Pavel, the answer is sports photography - and he's particularly passionate about motorsport. This weekend, he's attending the Hungarian GP with a full photography kit ...Keep reading
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 PMOscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 9:50 PMKimi Antonelli hits wall as George Russell takes F1 Azerbaijan GP pole
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 6:46 PMPiastri, Stella see signs of evolution in McLaren Baku turnaround
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 4:26 PMLando Norris: McLaren’s Baku deficit is a “knife in the heart”
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 3:22 PMAntonelli suffers hydraulics issue as Russell tops first Baku practice
F1•Sep 25, 2026, 2:59 PMLewis Hamilton: ‘I towed Charles the whole time’ and ended up 0.5s slower