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Top 10 photos of the week: 2014-05-28

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Max Chilton, Marussia F1 Team

Photo by: XPB Images

Welcome to this week's top 10 photos chosen by our own photo editors. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did selecting those photos. And remember that you can write your own comments when you click on those photos and bring up the photo viewer page.

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10. This very nearly became the "top 10 photos from the Monaco GP" this week. There were some real stunning scene-setters from our friends at XPB Images, who provided over 2,300 images over the course of five days of coverage. Lovely reflection, pleasing light.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9
Jean-Eric Vergne, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9

Photo by: XPB Images


9. Emotions always run high at the Indy 500. Congratulations to Ryan Hunter-Reay who fought hard and clean with Helio Castroneves to claim victory. Nice moment captured.

Ryan Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport Honda celebrates
Ryan Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport Honda celebrates

Photo by: Jay Alley


8. Something a little different for the oft-shot hairpin at Monaco. A good example of using a foreground to add to the image. A pop of flash to light the palm trees and bingo.

Nico Hulkenberg, Sahara Force India F1 VJM07
Nico Hulkenberg, Sahara Force India F1 VJM07

Photo by: XPB Images


7. We love start shots. Other than the obvious (power, cars, danger, etc.) the interesting part of start photos is that it's the exact moment when everyone pictured has equal chance at winning the race.

Start
Start

Photo by: Gruppe-C-Verlag


6. A face full of gravel for René Münnich and his Chevy Cruze. Peak action.

René Münnich, Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, ALL-INKL_COM Munnich Motorsport
René Münnich, Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, ALL-INKL_COM Munnich Motorsport

Photo by: XPB Images


5. Kurt Busch gets the nod for doing a very good job taking on the Double (Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day). Finished sixth at Indy before suffering a blown engine in the NASCAR portion of his day after completing 910 miles. Next year, Kurt?

Kurt Busch arrives from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kurt Busch arrives from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Photo by: Walter G. Arce, Sr. KBI/ActionSportsInc.com


4. This. is. Monaco.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W05
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W05

Photo by: XPB Images


3. Great use of light on this. A different angle we haven't seen before. Very easy on the eyes and really shows off Monaco.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG F1 W05
Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG F1 W05

Photo by: XPB Images


2. Jimmie Johnson finally won a race in 2014. And the world rejoiced. #sarcasm

Race winner Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Race winner Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Photo by: General Motors


1. Finally! No comment necessary...

Max Chilton, Marussia F1 Team
Max Chilton, Marussia F1 Team

Photo by: XPB Images

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