Before engines start, the work already has.
• Track + lighting analysis (sun position, key corners, backgrounds)
• Driver goals (sponsors? personal brand? team content?)
• Shot list planning (panning, pit lane, portraits, detail shots)
• Gear prep (multiple bodies, telephoto, low shutter setup)
• Media strategy planning (what’s for Instagram? What’s for reels?)
This stage determines the outcome. Preparation separates average coverage from elite coverage.