Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will be team mates at McLaren next year – but they’ve been members of the same team before.
Back in 2002 Alonso was a test driver at Renault while Button was part of the race team – and at the end of the season Alonso took Button’s place.
Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below.
A selection of the best will feature in a future edition of the F1 Fanatic Round-up.
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AMR (@aiera-music)
13th December 2014, 11:46
“They’re laughing at us now, but one day, we’ll show them – Backstreet’s Back, All Right!”
Scribe (@scribe)
13th December 2014, 16:33
Awesome.
Ali
13th December 2014, 17:11
Alonso to Button: ‘Laugh all you want, Jenson. But, I promise you, one day I will get you back for forcing us to wear this stuff in public’.
(This is why Button waited so long for his new contract. Fernando never forgets….or forgives.)
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
13th December 2014, 18:51
Jenson: “Am I original?”
Ron: “Yeah!”
Alonso: “Am I the only one?”
Ron: “Yeah!”
Jenson: “Am I sexual?”
Ron: “Yeah!”
Alonso: “Am I everything you need?”
Ron: “Yeah!”
Alonso & Jenson: “Backstreet’s back, alright!”
=))
maxthecat
13th December 2014, 11:47
Just simply …….
“Hahahahahahahaha”
Ruth Francis
13th December 2014, 11:48
Erm, Jenson, are you sure this is the right place for the Take That tribute act auditions?
Alex Rodgers
13th December 2014, 11:56
Deadly Silence…
“I wanna lick up and down, ’til you say stop.”
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
13th December 2014, 11:58
Terminator v Rambo
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
13th December 2014, 12:05
Fernando: Why am I behind Jenson?
mog
14th December 2014, 8:55
Yeah i like!
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
13th December 2014, 12:08
Alonso looks particularly thrilled to have been involved in this photo shoot:
https://www.racefans.net/2014/12/13/caption-competition-65-alonso-button/alon-2002-2/
https://www.racefans.net/2014/12/13/caption-competition-65-alonso-button/alon-2002-1/
DonSmee (@david-beau)
13th December 2014, 20:36
Those photos look borderline… er…hmm, let’s just use the word metrosexual. lol haha
cdavman (@cdavman)
13th December 2014, 21:45
Given the noses on some of this years cars, these photos would’ve been more appropriate for this year…
BJ (@beejis60)
14th December 2014, 8:49
@keithcollantine @david-beau Missing a closeup of the flip flops…
dragoll (@dragoll)
13th December 2014, 22:08
That first one looks like Alonso had a dodge curry
@HoHum (@hohum)
14th December 2014, 0:03
In the background the Doors are singing ” C’mon baby light my fire” @ dragoll.
Peter (@boylep6)
13th December 2014, 12:10
We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when…
Greup (@greup)
13th December 2014, 12:10
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly designs.
(the car being the one that is not a total eyesore)
t3hn00b
13th December 2014, 12:10
‘Who chose the outfits’
Peter (@boylep6)
13th December 2014, 12:11
As an established driver, Jenson, could afford arms on his jackets. But Fernando was the hungrier.
JamieFranklinF1 (@jamiefranklinf1)
13th December 2014, 12:12
Alonso: I told Jenson he’d look stupid in that jacket.
Todfod (@todfod)
13th December 2014, 12:32
Hahahaha +1
Todfod (@todfod)
13th December 2014, 12:36
Fernando – “Nice one Flavio….I thought this was a Boy band themed event”
Ohm
14th December 2014, 2:28
Hahaha nice!
Peter (@boylep6)
13th December 2014, 12:13
Bother… should have said.
“Jenson has had a privileged life, with boats, jet skis. He can even afford arms on his jackets.
But I’m hungrier” said Fernando.
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
15th December 2014, 8:54
nice :)
the limestream
13th December 2014, 12:20
Button, Fernando is hotter than you. Can you confirm you understand that message?
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
13th December 2014, 12:30
Maybe one day we will dress up really manly… With beards and suits and everything.
Jaanus (@)
13th December 2014, 12:42
JB: “Nando, how old is Kevin now?”
FA: “Close to 10.”
JB: “There is still time.”
Ferdinand
13th December 2014, 12:45
I promise that in our next team presentation these Japanese sandals will be more applicable.
hzh (@hzh00)
13th December 2014, 12:48
“Wild” seven
Paul (@frankjaeger)
13th December 2014, 12:51
Alonso: *’Jaws’ Music* Dh-duh…..Dh-duh……Dh-duh……Dh-duh…….Dh-duh-Dh-duh-Dh-duh-Dh-duh-Dh-duh-D-D-Dhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hzh (@hzh00)
13th December 2014, 12:55
Photo-“foot”
Peppermint-Lemon (@)
13th December 2014, 12:59
“No wonder Flav left United Colours of Benetton – he has terrible style!!”
Piotr E. Hogarth (@pehogarth)
13th December 2014, 12:59
“New Kids In The Paddock: The School Years.”
“Those Magnificent Men on Their Flying Machine.”
Sean Doyle (@spdoyle17)
13th December 2014, 13:10
Jenson: “Goodbye Benetton, they said. No more silly fashion shoots, they said…”
Fernando: “Jarno better get here, I’m getting tired of him holding us up.”
Rick Hendrikse
13th December 2014, 13:11
It is indeed, a very, very MILD seven…
Will
13th December 2014, 13:13
This wont be the last time we will Have the same people working around us, one day we will have the same people working on our beards?
Will
13th December 2014, 13:16
In mclarens attempt to help smaller teams jenson and fernando will be performing tyre warming duties during fp1
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
13th December 2014, 16:31
Brilliant, winner!
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
13th December 2014, 18:41
+1 =))
build
13th December 2014, 13:20
In Oz we’d say they are wearing thongs.
Biggsy
13th December 2014, 13:27
– Fernando, remind me again, why are we dressed up like this?
– Because Bernie is trying to attract young audience.
– So why do I look like Flavio?
– I guess, from Bernie’s angle, he’s the perfect example of a young, 70 year-old, Rolex-wearing guy.
The Blade Runner (@)
13th December 2014, 13:28
“So, confirmation then that for this 1st stint Button and Alonso are on different tyres…”
Robbie (@robbie)
13th December 2014, 14:11
Good one.
watty (@watty)
13th December 2014, 13:32
“She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid.” –Han to Luke
airtone
13th December 2014, 13:33
Jenson: I’m raring to go!
Glimiril (@glimiril)
13th December 2014, 13:34
JB: Not Quite sure this is what I had in mind when I wanted a seat in F1
FA: Mine is where the power goes through, yours is where I steer you.
Eric (@fletch)
13th December 2014, 13:39
Button: “I think Fernando really REALLY likes this car!”
gdewilde (@gdewilde)
13th December 2014, 13:46
Unfortunately the other three Backstreet Boys weren’t available that evening…
gdewilde (@gdewilde)
13th December 2014, 13:47
or “Unfortunately the other Backstreet Boys weren’t available that evening…”
Jason (@f1_wi)
13th December 2014, 13:48
They are young, they are hungry, they can’t afford shoes.
McL88AsAp (@deongunner)
13th December 2014, 14:04
Fernando is faster than you, can you confirm you understood that message?
John H (@john-h)
13th December 2014, 17:35
I like the fact this hasn’t been adapted at all!
Jarnooo (@jarnooo)
13th December 2014, 14:17
“It was at this point that Fernando realised why Jarno had declined to take part in the photo shoot”.
Catered Ham
13th December 2014, 14:17
The original cast of Twilight were denied the ‘Renault Experience’ due to poor choice in footwear.
Simon (@s162000)
13th December 2014, 14:26
Fernando and Jenson realise Jarno may have been joking about the dress code for the event…
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
13th December 2014, 14:30
Forget their caption, take mine – “What the hell is that?”
Castwand2 (@castwand2)
13th December 2014, 14:34
FA: hey Jenson, you should grow a beard!
JB: Easy. I mean I can do that with time to spare while waiting for Jarno
F1 Hokie Fan (@hokief1)
13th December 2014, 14:40
Is this a F1 car launch, or a Queer Eye for the Straight Guy audition?
Simon (@s162000)
13th December 2014, 15:01
Fernando: “Jarno’s going to be late, the train’s holding him up”
Jenson: “That makes a change!”
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
13th December 2014, 15:03
They give us sandals to wear. Where is the sand? Where are the girls?
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
13th December 2014, 15:04
Jenson: Fernando, did you forget your tie?
Jethro (@jethro)
13th December 2014, 15:06
Renault announce Louis Walsh as new marketing consultant.
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
15th December 2014, 8:57
LOL
Fletch (@fletchuk)
13th December 2014, 15:18
Renault’s organic Mass Dampeners
ElectroCoop
13th December 2014, 15:25
Jenson is fancier than you. Can you confirm you understand that message?
InterPaul (@interpaul)
13th December 2014, 15:29
“Hey Jenson, Will you bring booze for the college party tonight?”
“Yep! it’s in the cockpit!”
TimmyA (@timmya)
13th December 2014, 15:35
“Backstreets Back All Right”
tmax (@tmax)
13th December 2014, 15:56
Hey Jenson do you really like these “Flip-Flops” ????
matt90 (@matt90)
13th December 2014, 16:17
Just waiting on Timberlake for the full reunion.
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
13th December 2014, 16:17
JB- Sandals? With that outfit? At least mine go with my suit……..
Edy
13th December 2014, 16:26
JB: Why Flavio didnt buy us a shoe instead of Japanese Slippers?
FA: He rather spend money on Japanese Chicks!!!
rsq_donz
13th December 2014, 16:27
Alonso: I told you that sandals wouldn’t work with these outfits……
Button: its better than having a bushy beard like you wanted……
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
13th December 2014, 16:28
JB- Where’s Jarno?
FA- I think he’s was coming on the ‘Trully Train’
JB- Well he’s holding everyone up that’s for sure!
Jdd
13th December 2014, 16:30
Fernando; Why must i sit at back wheel?!
Jenson; U just a test driver shut up!!
Fernando; Grr…One day we will be team mate and i’ll kick your ass!!! I’ll make sure u dont get any podium!!!
Jenson; Bring it on babe!!!
Briton
13th December 2014, 16:34
Button : Yeah take the good side of me paprazi!!!
Alonso : Damn do i look awkward on this back wheel?!!
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
13th December 2014, 16:35
JB- I can’t believe we clash over footwear!
Awkward
13th December 2014, 16:37
Alonso; One day we will sit together on the front wheel!
airtone
13th December 2014, 16:38
Alonso: luckily they put on the soft tyres!
Jenson: ok, but I have no grip.
JustForLaugh
13th December 2014, 16:41
Alonso quote: U sit on front wheel you’ll be 1 time f1 world champ only. I sit on back wheel i’ll be 2 times f1 world champ! LOL.
Blakk77
13th December 2014, 16:50
Big shoes to fill….
Jack (@jxb141)
13th December 2014, 16:55
While Jenson smiled for the camera, Fernando merely glared at his off-stage stylist.
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
13th December 2014, 16:56
“As regards drivers, Team Enstone’s policy has always been to assemble the strongest line-up possible,” said Flavio, “and in Fernando and Jenson I firmly believe that is exactly what we have.”
kpcart
13th December 2014, 17:03
I can tthink of a caption, because I cant believe what they are wearing…. it could be a boyband thing… if they wore shoes, instead of those thongs, what is with that!?
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
13th December 2014, 17:04
Couldn’t really recognize Fernando there….
Hanney (@hanney)
13th December 2014, 17:04
“I know Jenson is versatile in different conditions; he can race with slippers. But me?!”
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
13th December 2014, 17:09
I’m always at the front (wheel) you know !
John H (@john-h)
13th December 2014, 17:32
mp4-30 launch photos leaked.
cjpdk (@cjpdk)
13th December 2014, 18:03
“And the winner of the X-Factor 2002 is… The Mild Sevens!”
Paolo
13th December 2014, 18:23
Button: “Maybe one day they’ll dress us nicely and it’s gonna be the car to be awful”
Alonso: “Yeah, and with these flip-flops it feels like vacation.. I’m gonna grow a beard”
Hakeem (@themonkeyhead)
13th December 2014, 18:24
Alonso: “Grow a beard? Pfft… yeah, right.
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
13th December 2014, 18:30
Jenson, “Fernando, if we dress up like this, our dream of driving for Ron Dennis will never be fulfilled”
BrawnGP (@brawngp)
13th December 2014, 18:32
‘Kimi wouldn’t put up with this’
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
15th December 2014, 8:59
Nice
Glimiril (@glimiril)
13th December 2014, 19:13
FA : Who is that kid with an Uzi 9mm?
JB : Don’t know but something tells me he is back from the future!
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
13th December 2014, 19:16
Fernando staring at Mercedes, Jenson’s just relieved to be in the sport.
MJ (@mjf1)
13th December 2014, 20:21
Jenson: Fernando if you can move just a bit to the right then the balance will be perfect.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
13th December 2014, 20:25
Fernando: Is every photo shoot as exciting as this?
Jenson: No, sometimes you can get bored out of your mind.
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)
13th December 2014, 21:02
Sorry I can’t think of a caption… I’m too busy laughing.
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
13th December 2014, 21:22
Alonso: “Let’s build up a good relationship with the team, so we can win races and titles”
Button: “No, I’m more bothered that one day we’ll be on F1 Fanatic after becoming team mates elsewhere – in our mid thirties”
Alonso: “But mid thirties isn’t old for F1, is it?”
Button: “Trust me, by then we’ll be comfortably the oldest driver line up on the grid (and knowing our luck, Jos Verstappen’s son will be on the grid before he’s old enough to drink champagne)!”
Alonso: “Jos Verstappen? But I thought his son only turned 4 late last year?”
Button: “Exactly!”
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
13th December 2014, 21:25
Jenson: “Can you imagine if one day, we’re both in an advert for a multinational bank as former F1 world champions, whilst at the same team?”
Fernando: “For sure, I have been dreaming of working at McLaren with Ron Dennis, doing exactly that!”
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
13th December 2014, 21:25
Alonso: It was at that point I realised, I needed a Nigel Mansell facial hair style
Mathers (@mathers)
13th December 2014, 21:40
Not realising that Renault had already bought the team, Jenson and Fernando came out wearing the latest range of United Colours of Benetton range.
Mathers (@mathers)
13th December 2014, 21:40
clothing should be the final word, not range again. Damn.
flatbeat
13th December 2014, 21:54
Jenson: “Why are we wearing thongs with pants on?”
Alonso: “Why am I dressed like Crocodile Dundee?”
jim kish (@kishf1)
13th December 2014, 22:02
each thinking “I’ll Kick your Ass “
Tom L. (@tom-l)
13th December 2014, 22:04
One of the Renault drivers had rolled his sleeves up…
Niall Geoghegan (@ncwg)
13th December 2014, 22:26
Jenson and Fernando attempt to get the band back together again.
Owen Heaney (@muulka)
13th December 2014, 22:52
One day, I’ll have those sleeves…
MarkM
13th December 2014, 23:00
“Team Renault introduce a new stylish racing uniform for a plan b scenario, speaking with Falvio he states that if they don’t win they’ll at least look damn good trying”
michaeldobson13 (@michaeldobson13)
13th December 2014, 23:32
This guy wont be around for long…
Master firelee (@master-firelee)
14th December 2014, 0:17
The First 2 member’s of the Back Street Boys tribute act “Mild Seven” revealed!
schooner (@schooner)
14th December 2014, 0:52
Alonso: “Can’t believe Flavio managed to sneak in that clause naming him as team wardrobe principal.”
Philip (@philipgb)
14th December 2014, 1:17
Alonso: ‘Jenson how are you finding the flip flops?’
Jenson: ‘There’s just no grip!’
TribalTalker (@tribaltalker)
14th December 2014, 9:45
+1 made me LOL
D Winn
14th December 2014, 7:27
Jenson >>>Fernando ….Don’t tread on my toes – ever !
danieldfinney
14th December 2014, 7:45
Still both relatively new to the team, Jenson and Fernando weren’t quite sure what Flavio meant by ‘smart casual’.
Peter (@boylep6)
14th December 2014, 10:04
“Hey, Nando – Flavio told me he’d call me a playboy and a paracarro if I didn’t wear your jacket.
What did he threaten you with?”
audifan
14th December 2014, 10:17
enjoy the seat jenson , you should have signed up to flavio management like me f you wanted to keep it !
Gyllias (@gyllias)
14th December 2014, 14:05
Now I am the apprentice, but next time I will be the master.
Frasier (@frasier)
14th December 2014, 15:43
Although Jenson started the year in front he failed to appreciate that Fernando wasn’t as armless as he looked
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
15th December 2014, 9:01
groan…
Sergey Martyn
14th December 2014, 19:14
Photo shoot for 10 Fashion Disasters You Must Avoid This Summer article in Cosmopolitan. BTW this photo contains six of them.
McF1 (@mccosmic)
14th December 2014, 20:57
JB: The wear on the left rear is really bad!
Stephen Gibson
14th December 2014, 21:22
Nope, even we cant make sandals look cool.
Pink Peril
14th December 2014, 21:30
FA: When I said I’d do anything for an F1 seat, I didn’t mean this…
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
15th December 2014, 9:02
nice
Xavier (@xavier9)
14th December 2014, 21:43
Alonso: “Let’s not mention the rear end bottoming.”
Smithmachine (@smithmachine)
15th December 2014, 19:01
“Some say that he has taken to locking the top gear boys in the broom cupboard and that in order to ensure there are no repeats of the Barrichello ‘incident’ he now steals F1 drivers boots, while they’re in makeup. All we know is, he’s called the Stig”
Jimmi Cynic
16th December 2014, 8:14
JB: “In F1 you can win two ways. You can win fashionably. Or you can win ugly.”
FA: “Is there any other way?”
PT (@pt)
16th December 2014, 13:10
Alonso: They make me sit on this tyre but when am I gonna get it rolling in a race???
Button: This is even more comfy than my armchair…
PT (@pt)
16th December 2014, 15:12
Alonso: Ouch…
Button: Aaah….