As chief contributing photographer for F1 Racing magazine from 1996 to 2007 Heath effectively – through his coverage of the sport – is credited with changing the way Formula 1 is photographed, concentrating on introducing an artistic 'feeling' to coverage of the sport. Aside from beautiful imagery Heath is also credited with one of the most sensational F1 news stories in recent times. In late 1997 Heath's pictures revealed a secret independent braking system used by the McLaren team. Taking a picture of the footwell of David Coulthard's retired car (at the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix) and pictures of McLarens exiting corners with their rear brake discs glowing (at the 1997 Austrian Grand Prix). The team was using a second brake pedal on one of the rear wheels, which allowed the driver to alter the car's behaviour in corners. The system was imitated by the Williams and Jordan teams the following season. The sensitive cockpit picture was published exclusively in F1 Racing in that year's November issue.F1 Racing magazine, December 1997 issue, page 23, British edition as imported to America The device was subsequently banned by Formula One's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
