F1’s soon-to-be-record-breaking youngster Max Verstappen is preparing for his debut in March at the wheel of the team’s new car.
Here’s a picture the team tweeted recently of the 17-year-old learning the ropes with race engineer Xevi Pujolar at the team’s headquarters.
Can you think of a funny caption to go with this picture? Post your suggestion in the comments and a selection of the best will appear in a future edition of the F1 Fanatic round-up.
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hunocsi (@hunocsi)
24th January 2015, 11:50
There’s the picture of when you went into the liquor store. Did you think nobody would notice you, young man?
Graham
25th January 2015, 12:20
This is where I will have to sign for you.
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
24th January 2015, 11:57
“You haven’t been attending school lately. Here are your DNFs.”
DavidS (@davids)
24th January 2015, 11:58
Max get’s some help completing his maths homework.
mickey18 (@mickey18)
24th January 2015, 12:00
… Just remember to clear your history next time, for God’s sake Max.
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
24th January 2015, 13:41
:)
ColdFly F1 (@)
25th January 2015, 0:02
good one
Pollypor
24th January 2015, 12:01
Grrrr….. if he points at that screen one more time I’m going to punch him in the face
Warner (@warner16)
24th January 2015, 12:02
This is Maldonado!
F1George (@f1george)
24th January 2015, 12:07
And that’s where babies come from
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
24th January 2015, 12:07
I’m sorry Max, but your high-school teachers gave you an F in every subject.
El presidente
25th January 2015, 8:22
The teachers gave you an F-1 on every subject! ;)
MacLeod (@macleod)
28th January 2015, 12:51
Sorry but in the Netherlands they use a 1-10 grade which 11 is the best (10)
Pollypor
24th January 2015, 12:08
Is there really no end to al this Spanish gibberish?
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
24th January 2015, 12:11
MV: Please don’t check my browser history. Don’t click on that button! Please don’t!
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
24th January 2015, 12:12
MV: I really have to pee.
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
24th January 2015, 12:14
OK, Max, according to your grades, which are all Fails, you seem consistent enough.
Glimiril (@glimiril)
24th January 2015, 12:14
“I’ve got homework to do”
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
24th January 2015, 12:15
MV: Please give me a bathroom break! Please!
mickey18 (@mickey18)
24th January 2015, 12:18
Here’s how I think we can improve;
Pronounce with less monotony and in shorter sentences, look more enthusiastic. Remember Kimi is Kimi, you’re not him. And don’t cuss on the podium like Seb.
PhilEReid (@philereid)
24th January 2015, 12:21
Max Verstappen looks on guiltily for stealing Xevi’s credit card to rent 18+ movies.
PhilEReid (@philereid)
24th January 2015, 12:22
Alternatively:
XP: “THIS is why you were banned from Club Penguin?”
Ricky Johnson (@bamboo)
24th January 2015, 12:30
Hmmm I think I need to teach you how to delete you browser history Max
synapseza (@synapseza)
24th January 2015, 12:31
“A is for Accelerator. B is for Brake Pedal. C is for…”
Saiesh (@saiesh)
24th January 2015, 12:39
Max to Vexi : That is not how you poke.. (on facebook)
Erzen (@)
24th January 2015, 12:39
Ugh, i thought Formula 1 had more to do with racing and less to do with this computer crap
Andreas (@)
24th January 2015, 12:41
XP: “And this page, young man, is F1Fanatic. Watch out, they scramble names.”
MV: “Whatevs, VP.”
Todfod (@todfod)
24th January 2015, 12:42
Random Man – “I believe you will be given enough credits for competing in Formula 1, so you don’t need to do any extra curricular activities after school”
Ricky Johnson (@bamboo)
24th January 2015, 12:45
That awkward moment your parents come in without knocking….
Saiesh (@saiesh)
24th January 2015, 12:47
Max : Does this mean I have to work on weekends ????
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
24th January 2015, 12:58
“It says here you are a fast learner, have a strong education and can adapt well to change.
So tell me why you think you are suitable for this role stacking shelves at Tesco?”
Mach1 (@mach1)
24th January 2015, 13:04
After months of research, 3D models and aero tests, Max and his engineer finally agree on the final Booster Seat design.
ColdFly F1 (@)
25th January 2015, 0:31
haha
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
24th January 2015, 13:06
You’ve got to be kidding man !
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
24th January 2015, 13:07
BTW, I remember a caption competition had already started in the round-up with this picture.
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
24th January 2015, 13:12
Imagine that website made you the 69th Caption in that competition!
Konstantin (@wold)
24th January 2015, 13:17
“Is this how I will look like with a beard?”
David Pate
24th January 2015, 13:20
This is where the bee pollinates the flower…
Jakob Paulsen
24th January 2015, 13:20
So, Max… this is A. What comes NeXT?
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
24th January 2015, 13:23
“Let’s try this one more time Max, in this situation, do you need to do A: nothing, B: lift the throttle or C: brake?”
Bradley Downton (@bradley13)
24th January 2015, 13:25
Max: ‘God this stuff is boring, I can’t wait to get home and play my F1 game…’
Jakob Paulsen
24th January 2015, 13:33
next* damn autocorrect
Tiago Sá
24th January 2015, 13:35
Xevi Pujolar says: As you can read here in this forum post, F1 fans still see you as just a kid and don’t think you have enough experience.
Max Verstappen thinks: They who says it are it!
Tiago Sá
24th January 2015, 13:36
Also, and this is not a contender:
Xevi Pujolar says: As you can read here in this forum post, F1 fans still see you as just a kid and don’t think you have enough experience.
Max Verstappen thinks: Their moms didn’t complain.
DaveD (@daved)
24th January 2015, 21:30
ouch!
airtone
24th January 2015, 13:38
Let’s watch the Macau replay again: if you reverse like this during the exam, you’ll never get your driving licence.
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
24th January 2015, 13:38
“This is how NOT to pit in Germany”
airtone
24th January 2015, 13:45
We used to call that a fuel rig. But never talk about it to daddy.
Harvey Pizey (@hpz89)
24th January 2015, 13:49
The headteacher was disappointed with Max’s decreasing standard of school work ever since he started “Driving in circles”.
Tiomkin
24th January 2015, 14:09
Max, remember that if you do get on the podium, do NOT drink the champagne you are under age.
BT52B (@)
26th January 2015, 16:29
hahaha that’s a good point, what happens if he goes to the podium in the USA, for example? Will he be allowed to drink champagne with the other drivers (or at the very least toast it)?
Theo Parkinson (@theo-hrp)
24th January 2015, 14:17
Max! This computer is the same age as you. You better be faster than it.
Derrick (@aluv4fun)
24th January 2015, 14:17
OK Max, this is the steering wheel. You use this to turn left and right. Got it!
Chris (@mayhem74)
24th January 2015, 14:24
Xevi: “A is for apple…”
Max: “J…is for jacks?”
alanore
24th January 2015, 14:29
Xevi points out where Max went wrong in his maths homework.
Xevi: “Here you are suppose to carry the two”
Tyanne Alexander
24th January 2015, 14:39
This can’t be right am I a formula 1 driver or a naughty little school boy being sent to the heads office.
Bruno (@brunes)
24th January 2015, 14:39
And this is the button for milk
frogster
24th January 2015, 14:46
and this is why we do not use acronyms for Maximum Inertia Lowest Force when researching online
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
24th January 2015, 14:48
In a few years time, this is the haircut we need to make you look younger
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
24th January 2015, 14:49
You need to give your most mature stare so the media can’t get to you
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
24th January 2015, 14:50
“Right so you are this guy called ‘Max Verstappen”
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
24th January 2015, 14:51
blah blah V10 blah blah proper gearboxes blah blah real noise – these old timers are just SOOO tedious
Quant
24th January 2015, 14:52
Xevi: And this is Jacques Villeneuve’s opinion of our decision to hire you…
Mashiat (@mashiat)
24th January 2015, 14:55
Engineer: …and that, Max, is what torque is. Were you listening?
MV: Just leave me alone, I know what I’m doing!
HK (@me4me)
24th January 2015, 14:58
Max: “Yea yea yea, i’ll know what to do!”
AndrewT (@andrewt)
24th January 2015, 15:00
If you haven’t already watched, this is the new movie hit directed by Jean Todt, “No country for young men”
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
24th January 2015, 15:02
MV: this is no time for a history lesson, I need to learn how this thing called a gearbox works
glynh (@glynh)
24th January 2015, 15:04
‘Look Max. You’re on the F1fanatic caption competition!’
AMG44 (@amg44)
24th January 2015, 15:30
Max i think this helmet design would go well with your school uniform.
dutchtreat (@dutchtreat)
24th January 2015, 15:42
Dad, please get me out of here.
smudgersmith1 (@smudgersmith1)
24th January 2015, 15:46
A is for Apple….
Mathers (@mathers)
24th January 2015, 15:49
Hey, look Max, we’re in the picture they’re using for this week’s Caption Competition on F1 Fanatic!
Federico
24th January 2015, 16:06
“And this is where babies come from”
mantresx (@mantresx)
24th January 2015, 16:11
XP: Hello kid, so you come for the warehouse job right? there’s your uniform, you start tomorrow.
MV: No, I’m the driver…
XP: Great! you can also do deliveries.
cdavman (@cdavman)
24th January 2015, 16:27
“As you can see, the car’s already pretty heavy, so you won’t be able to wear a nappy. We’ll have to get you potty trained before the first test.”
Daniel (@mechanicalgrip22)
24th January 2015, 16:36
So one more time Max, just so I’m sure,……this is how I update my Facebook status?
Yoshisune (@yobo01)
24th January 2015, 16:38
‘If I ever see you again watching these pictures of the STR10 nose I swear you are going to regret it, kid. This is just for adults!’
Mashiat
24th January 2015, 16:41
Max Verstappen hopelessly looks on as Vexi Pujolar adds him as a Facebook friend.
Mashiat
24th January 2015, 16:44
Vexi: Look Max, you’re in the F1 Fanatic Caption Contest!
Max: Yeah, the 69th one…
Mashiat
24th January 2015, 16:45
Max: So…do I have homework or not?
RitchieO
24th January 2015, 16:47
So by my calculations, if you can raise another few million we can get your little brother in the other race seat aswell.
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
24th January 2015, 16:52
“This is what happens in a Formula 1 pit stop. Just be glad that refuelling is banned these days.”
PhilEReid (@philereid)
24th January 2015, 16:58
Max Verstappen is unimpressed by the pen wobbling magic trick.
hugo-the - rabbit
24th January 2015, 17:07
Ok max you passed the questions section of your theory test now the hazard perception test.
Maxx Silver
24th January 2015, 17:24
Right Max, onto Media Relations. You are not allowed to look grumpy in photos, like you do in this one here. You have to smile! Is that understood Max.. er Max?
Retired (@jeff1s)
24th January 2015, 17:47
“I don’t like homework.”
Goriot
24th January 2015, 17:56
So, wait, this black round thing down there is a… tire?
And what’s for?
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
24th January 2015, 17:58
Xevi: I still don’t understand how you expect to memorise what I say, most drivers take several pages of notes when I talk to them. You’re still overlooking the wider repercussions of inattention. We have the results from yesterday’s simulator run at 2014 Melbourne from 8th on the grid, and your strategic outlook improved almost very slightly. I told you the $100 million dollar car needs finesse. You race terminated at turn 5 on lap 14, needing $1 million dollars of early maintenance at which point you had lost 10 places, which is a bit better … blah blah … weren’t reading the gauges … blah blah …. Now you should be writing this down … on the first corner on the first lap, … blah blah … again the premature signs you won’t finish this race and your 1 million dollar engine wear is exacerbated, … turn 2 … telling you on the RT … asking me why … tactical disadvantages at subsequent races … understanding gauges, … turn 3 … laughing as he drives past … engine temperature … g loads … shouting at me … stress on the chassis … loudly on the RT … gear box … hydraulics … voltages … trying to calm him down … current … on the straight … spend more time studying notes … his blood pressure … gearbox temperature … turn 14 … plenty of paper … livid rage … engine temperature … free clip board … throwing computers onto the floor … excessive tyre wear … fuel consumption is in the red zone, … tyres getting to hot …. really hot under the collar … lap 2 … free ball point pens … brake pads … extremely irate General Manager marketing … ” blah blah blah.
Max thinks: What language are you speaking?
Apexor
24th January 2015, 18:46
Check mate.
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
24th January 2015, 18:04
Engineer- now this is a picture of a woman’s anatomy, I know you’ve not had real world experience, but your hand makes for a great simulator…
daniel
24th January 2015, 18:39
“Max you don’t break the car here, you b-r-a-k-e the car here”
Apexor
24th January 2015, 18:46
Please for heavens sake Max don’t crash here.
Corey
24th January 2015, 18:53
Max, this Facebook photo shows you drinking a Monster. Care to explain?
Apexor
24th January 2015, 19:26
Max: Nico went up to me and gave a Monster as an F1
driver initiation.
schooner (@schooner)
24th January 2015, 19:15
Ok Max (sigh), we’ve got it down to two. Which helmet do you want? ‘Junior GP Star’, or the ‘Little Schumey’?
Biggsy
24th January 2015, 19:34
+1
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
24th January 2015, 19:20
A for Aero
B for Ballast
C for Cockpit
D for Downforce……………….
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
26th January 2015, 8:50
Nice +1
Placid (@placid)
24th January 2015, 19:26
Max thinking: I could use a toaster strudel with nesquik now!!!
Instructor: NO MAX!!! NO DESSERT UNTIL YOU EAT YOUR VEGGIES!!!!
hzh (@hzh00)
24th January 2015, 19:29
Xevi Pujolar giving hints to Max Verstappen after failing his first driving theory test.
hzh (@hzh00)
24th January 2015, 19:35
This PC is faster than you.
Suave (@suave)
24th January 2015, 19:37
Sorry Max, to keep the weight down we can’t let you take your dummy in the car.
hzh (@hzh00)
24th January 2015, 19:40
Max: is this sexual education?!
Xevi: no, this is your car nose.
Michael C
24th January 2015, 19:57
“Why is your history cleared?”
Craig Wilde
24th January 2015, 20:43
Look at the angle Sebastian holds his finger to show maximum supremacy and cause the maximum annoyance.
Dan (@dsivanesan1)
24th January 2015, 20:53
Looking at your driving theory results, you need to work on your hazard perception and awareness otherwise you’ll crash like Maldonado
Irejag (@irejag)
24th January 2015, 21:19
And this is the corner where we need you to block Seb during qualifying in Australia.
tristanh (@tristanh)
24th January 2015, 21:24
Max was very upset to discover that he had homework from his new job.
Bob (@bobthefrog)
24th January 2015, 21:39
After being shown footage of Jos’s Benetton fire, Max looks disgusted at the suggestion to reintroduce refuelling.
Philip (@philipgb)
24th January 2015, 21:48
And here at 21:27pm Max is where our proxy logs you searching ‘Jessica Michibata nip slip’.
Now I’m not annoyed about the material you’re looking at, we’ve all been teenage boys. But this is clearly past your beef time!
Philip (@philipgb)
24th January 2015, 21:50
*bed time
OOliver
24th January 2015, 21:51
..and that is the room you get locked in if you crash the car…
naz3012 (@naz3012)
24th January 2015, 21:52
“Happen to know where my laptop screen’s gone Max?”
d3v0 (@d3v0)
24th January 2015, 22:43
And that, is a grid girl. Your overalls are not equipped with the space if you decide to touch one.
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
24th January 2015, 22:47
Ok so I’ve had a look at your single seater racing history and, well, it’s not as big as the amount of disturbing websites I’ve found in your browser history
Jethro (@jethro)
24th January 2015, 22:49
Verstappen stroppy as Xevi points out that they can’t fit a 1600W sub woofer and chrome spinners to the STR10.
Jenny
24th January 2015, 22:54
He looks like hes thinking he could be out on the lash with his mates lol
Scalextric (@scalextric)
24th January 2015, 23:24
This is a Red Bull, you let those guys pass you.
mog
25th January 2015, 2:10
Brilliant!
suffolk (@suffolk)
25th January 2015, 0:18
Bore-o Rosso believe their dull tired grey reputation is unjustified after unveiling an exciting new red pen for the 2015 season.
ColdFly F1 (@)
25th January 2015, 0:46
Welcome Max, this is your work experience schedule at Torro Rosso.
week 1: shelf stacking in the warehouse.
greg-c (@greg-c)
25th January 2015, 1:04
Hey !
Teacher!
leave them kids alone,
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th January 2015, 9:52
on and on, it’s just another car on the grid
AMR (@aiera-music)
25th January 2015, 2:10
“This is a ballpoint pen. You can switch from pencils over to these once you’re a bit more mature.”
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
25th January 2015, 3:54
VP: So, Max, are you learning your ABCs?
MV: “Yes, yes, yes, I’m doing it all the time. You don’t have to remind me every second.”
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
25th January 2015, 3:56
VP: “And that’s where this part goes in. Pay close attention. Yes, Max, I’m talking about the part underneath your hands.”
Catered Ham
25th January 2015, 8:21
and your history grades are fine, so we just need to make up a few credits in extra curricular activities. Are you any good at any sports?
Airborne Williams Cap (@airbornewilliamscap)
25th January 2015, 9:26
If you keep sulking then it’s off to the naughty step
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th January 2015, 9:49
“So Max, if we can stay on schedule, you will time for your driver’s license around 2018 but your WDC 2017.”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th January 2015, 9:50
“have time” ..pls connect to Disqus so we can edit.
greg-c (@greg-c)
25th January 2015, 9:50
“Cheer up Max,
FP1 gets you out of school for the day. “
greg-c (@greg-c)
25th January 2015, 9:51
and you thought an F1 drive would get you out of your homework!
greg-c (@greg-c)
25th January 2015, 9:52
Max , we are about to face-time your science teacher
greg-c (@greg-c)
25th January 2015, 9:53
“how come Kimi doesn’t have to get up before 10am?”
hzh (@hzh00)
25th January 2015, 10:11
Verstappen shows his poker face after Pujolar showed him his Pinocchio-faced car
Andy
25th January 2015, 11:49
Now, look here. What’s the answer to 2 x 6? Remember the times tables we went through yesterday?
Andy
25th January 2015, 11:54
“Pay attention, Max. You can play out with your friends when we’re done. Now, what is the stopping distance on a wet motorway when travelling at 70 mph?”
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
25th January 2015, 13:21
XP:”Max, careful on what you share on Twitter. We have strict rules on that.”
MV [thinking]: “He talks as if he’s Bernie.”
dutchtreat (@dutchtreat)
25th January 2015, 16:55
I can use a fanboost right now.
Slowhands (@slowhands)
25th January 2015, 17:32
“Blah, blah, blah…. yeah, fine, when are we going to DRIVE????”
“If I see one more graph with a coefficient, I am going to puke.”
“I got out of school for THIS??”
“Wow, these F1 tires are going to SUCK.”
Alex Brown (@splittimes)
25th January 2015, 17:55
When all candles be out, all cats be grey.
– John Heywood
Miguel (@miguelangelo1995)
25th January 2015, 18:53
Max Verstappen studying for his driving theory test
n0b0dy100
25th January 2015, 18:59
Max: When is recess?
Let's_Go_Rosberg (@gladysquinlin)
25th January 2015, 21:27
This is your salary. Yes, unfortunately you will be paid “only” $500,000.
Kebe
26th January 2015, 1:37
Dont forget you’re here to promote the redbull brand to young teens not race. Avoid getting in the way of real racers expecially Ricciardo, Kvyat… actually everyone…yes even the Sauber drivers.
The Abbinator (@abbinator)
26th January 2015, 8:45
“Well Max, you’ve nearly passed your theory test, but the hazard perception scores are really poor. I think you will be ready for your practical in a few more lessons.”
Christopher Fonseka
26th January 2015, 9:56
“This website is 18+ for a reason Max; I don’t want to catch you faking your date of birth again!”
James Squire
26th January 2015, 11:32
What’s this on my Itunes account ???
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
26th January 2015, 17:26
Max, do you see that room in the back with all the boxes? That’s Daniel Ricciardo’s fan mail – we want you to sort them alphabetically.
Mike Jacskon (@mjackson)
26th January 2015, 21:33
Ok OK, i get it, can i go and play outside now
YellowFlash (@iceman241086)
27th January 2015, 7:00
XP : “You need high corner speeds at turn 18 and turn 19 so as to gain about 0.2 secs or so………….(blah..blah).”
MV : “Ta ra dum dum…Ta ra dum dum…Ta ra dum…”
acedown
28th January 2015, 4:25
Max thinking: F1, hhmmmm, I’m so getting LAID!
MacLeod (@macleod)
28th January 2015, 12:55
He is even more boring then my father!
Jose Sanchez
29th January 2015, 13:53
You have been slow here, here and here. You are grounded young man. Give me your cell phone, and the tablet.
Malcolm (@oldboy)
29th January 2015, 20:03
“…..and as you can see we’ve also put 2 more wheels at the back”
Malcolm (@oldboy)
29th January 2015, 20:26
“technically it’s the STR10, but shiny shiny brmm brmm is fine if it’s easier for you”
Mick Harris
4th February 2015, 14:25
…and we can clearly see here that you failed to signal or use your mirrors before driving away from the pit lane.
dougie (@mclarenforever)
6th March 2015, 22:30
Your teacher has emailed you some work on destruction of fast-travelling matter. Instructions are as follows:
Step 1:Try to overtake Maldonado…