Leica and Formula 1 have teamed up for a limited-edition version of the Leica Q3 43.
The two legacy brands from different but overlapping worlds have combined to create a sleek version of the popular Leica Q3 .
The Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 edition comes with a wireless charging handgrip with a carbon fiber shell, a soft-release button with a carbon inlay and red rim, and a matching thumb rest.
Fans of Formula 1 will recognize the significance of carbon fiber. It’s a material the sport’s engineers rely upon to create the world’s fastest prototype machines.
There are more racing references on the camera: it also includes a non-slip Microvelour covering modeled on a racing steering wheel, an F1 logo on the top plate and lens cap, and a rope strap included in the set that is in keeping with the carbon fiber components and bears both brands’ logos.
Leica says it approaches a camera in much the same way a well-drilled Formula 1 team approaches a season.
“Formula 1 races take place in an environment exerting the…