Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton walk and talk in the Bahrain Grand Prix paddock.
What’s being said? That’s for you to decide in our latest Caption Competition.
Make your suggestions 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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Sam Fraser (@samf94)
25th April 2015, 11:54
I managed to find the sunglasses, now where can I get those chains?
Ciprian
25th April 2015, 12:33
Best!
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
25th April 2015, 18:34
Very good. Won it at the first corner.
HK (@me4me)
25th April 2015, 11:54
Bernie: All these problems, I wish I could talk to someone about it… Lewis: I could hook you up with a Twitter account if you want?..
BJ (@beejis60)
25th April 2015, 15:54
@me4me
#blessed
Bill (@billza71)
25th April 2015, 12:01
Hamilton: So Bernie, you sorted out the unlimited power for me and the restricted power for the others right! Bernie: Yup!
erix
26th April 2015, 17:42
Hamilton: please restrict tire chamber for Kimi, restrict radio assist for Rosberg, restrict engine development for Alonso, and last but not least..restrict Vettel to shout yoo-hoo!
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
25th April 2015, 12:03
“The good, the bad and the ugly”
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
25th April 2015, 12:05
Bernie: Can you fix me up with one of those gold chains?
Lewis: I’ll be #blessed.
hzh (@hzh00)
25th April 2015, 12:12
“I told Sebastian ‘you should be doing what he’s doing’”
EcoF1Blog
25th April 2015, 12:14
Lewis: I’ll have the championship, you can have Nicole
janderclanderr (@janderclanderr)
25th April 2015, 12:15
They’ve told that I’m running this like Kim Jong Un…
I know what you feel… they told that I dress like Dennis Rodman.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
27th April 2015, 16:16
+1
Dim sim (@dimsim)
25th April 2015, 12:18
2nd button from the bottom on bernies shirt :
i need more money bernie, these other buttons aren’t pulling their weight
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
25th April 2015, 18:33
Lewis: “So when’s it due?”
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
25th April 2015, 12:19
Lewis: “C’mon Bernie, reveal your secret about women.”
Scalextric (@scalextric)
25th April 2015, 12:20
But if I let a Ferrari get that close, they might pass Nico!
Croatic (@croaticf1)
25th April 2015, 12:22
Lewis: So Bernie, that thing that happened in Malaysia won’t happen again, right?
Bernie: Of course man, no problem…
alanore
25th April 2015, 12:24
Bernie: “Lewis did I ever tell you about the time I paid off the German government to get away with bribery”
Effwon (@effwon)
25th April 2015, 12:33
Lewis began to suspect that the Assisting the Elderly badge Nico had mentioned wasn’t a real thing at all, and the ‘nice old man’ was in fact completely insane.
avl0
25th April 2015, 14:27
+1
DaveD (@daved)
25th April 2015, 15:26
+1. You got my vote!
Iestyn Davies (@fastiesty)
26th April 2015, 8:22
Lewis and an elderly fan..
MajorDanby (@majordanby)
25th April 2015, 12:37
Now Lewis, you have to agree; calling the track Bernie’s Rein has much more zing to it than simply Bahrain; wouldn’t you agree?
Traverse
25th April 2015, 12:39
Bernie: “If I weren’t wearing a belt, my belly would literally explode!”
Traverse
25th April 2015, 12:42
Lewis Hamilton heads F1’s new ‘Care in the Community’ program.
hzh (@hzh00)
25th April 2015, 12:54
So Lewis, the german GP is history as we agreed. Now give me that chain.
just.daz (@nemo87)
25th April 2015, 12:57
Lewis, that bloke behind me has been following me all day.. Can you pretend to be my mate?
AMR (@aiera-music)
25th April 2015, 13:03
Lewis Hamilton celebrates his recent successes with an elderly F1 fan.
Daniel (@mechanicalgrip22)
25th April 2015, 13:08
Taking time out of his intensive training schedule, our world champion is seen here helping a senile old man find his way home.
Gerry
25th April 2015, 13:14
Lewis: “Hey Bernie, can you see what you can do to get me into Ferrari?”
hey (@hey)
25th April 2015, 13:25
“Please can I stop wearing all this ‘bling’ now, Bernie?”
Will
25th April 2015, 13:32
“Hamilton helps elderly fan cross paddock”
Michael C
25th April 2015, 19:37
Yes!
Franton
25th April 2015, 13:46
“It’s ok Bernie. The toilet is this way, you’ll make it on time.”
Tiomkin
25th April 2015, 13:52
Lewis tries desperately to convince Bernie that clown shoes and sprinklers are not going to improve the show.
Peppermint-Lemon (@)
25th April 2015, 14:12
How much will you pay for my gold jewellery, Bernie?
You look ridiculous Lewis I’ll pay you to not wear it
lockup (@)
25th April 2015, 14:16
“Okay Lewis. Pippa Middleton next alright? Or Gina Maria Schumacher I don’t mind. Plus a speeding ticket and a rumour about you being gay. Just a rumour, trust me. My word is my bond. Then five championships, honest to God. Okay okay six then. Who dares wins my son.”
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
25th April 2015, 14:18
Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 40 victories!!! (@)
25th April 2015, 14:18
“My daughters have many of those necklaces and earrings too”.
FLIG (@flig)
25th April 2015, 14:19
Old school rap legend Bernie Bling Bling and MC Ham get together to lay down some tracks for Ham’s new album “Eat Dust” art Bernie’s studio “Greed Creed”.
FLIG (@flig)
25th April 2015, 17:08
Old school rap legend Bernie Bling Bling and MC Ham get together to lay down some tracks for Ham’s new album “Eat Dust” at Bernie’s studio “Greed Creed”.
bad_whippet (@bad_whippet)
25th April 2015, 14:20
Bernie:
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
25th April 2015, 14:34
Once again Lewis is holding somebody up, this time from Bernie getting to the bank.
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
25th April 2015, 18:37
haha!
Lotus-Grosjean
25th April 2015, 14:48
Bernie, you have to walk faster! My teammate is having tyre trouble and complaining that I’m backing him into the guys behind!
davisp
25th April 2015, 14:49
“Well Lewis, after your sex change surgery you will be the first champion in the new Female-F1 series… by the way: good idea wearing all those chains and earrings, first step in the right direction!”
MarkM
25th April 2015, 15:00
tweedle dee and tweedle dum
Chris (@tophercheese21)
25th April 2015, 15:05
#F1DoesntNeedSocialMediaOrKids #TeamBE #BestFansWhatFans #Blessed #Rich
CountryGent (@countrygent)
25th April 2015, 15:16
Lewis, you know how attracted I am to women I wouldn’t necessarily beat in a pub fight, how would Nicole feel if I gave her a ring?
DaveD (@daved)
26th April 2015, 7:05
+1
So true!
ruliemaulana (@ruliemaulana)
25th April 2015, 15:28
Bernie indoctrinate his disciple on how to getting most out of deliberately delay contract.
DaveD (@daved)
25th April 2015, 15:31
Bernie: I know they’re both a bit “Spoilt”, but if you could marry one of my daughters so she’d spend your money instead of mine, I’d be much obliged.
Lewis: thanks Bernie, but they’re both as insane as you are. I’ll pass.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th April 2015, 15:32
Don’t worry, we’ll find your teeth..
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th April 2015, 15:34
So Bernie, could you tell your daughters I’m free and available now?
winnieracer (@winnieracer)
25th April 2015, 15:41
Ecclestone: You don’t need guidance, Lewis. In time, you will learn to trust your feelings. Then, you will be invincible. I have said it many times, you are the most gifted driver I have ever met.
Hamilton: Thank you, Your Excellency.
Ecclestone: I see you becoming the greatest of all the drivers, Lewis. Even more powerful than Master Schumacher.
TribalTalker (@tribaltalker)
25th April 2015, 21:47
@winnieracer: Very good. I laughed like a Wookie.
Robert (@gicu)
26th April 2015, 15:53
This was very good. How good? Goooooooooooood!
winnieracer (@winnieracer)
25th April 2015, 15:43
Count Hamilton: The force is with us, Master Ecclestone.
Darth Ecclestone: Welcome home Lord Hamilton. You have done well.
Count Hamilton: I have good news for you, my lord. War has begun.
Darth Ecclestone: Excellent. Everything is going as planned. Once more, the Sith will rule the galaxy! And… we shall have peace.
TommyB (@tommyb89)
25th April 2015, 16:24
Bernie: So how does one ‘go HAM’ exactly?
Ibrahim (@ibrahim)
25th April 2015, 17:35
Good good
Craig (@sevenways)
25th April 2015, 16:43
Lewis: Don’t worry Bernie i’ll have enough to buy this whole thing soon.
Ivan (@wpinrui)
25th April 2015, 16:52
I’m kinda lonely without Nicole… Hey Bernie, can I be your Howard?
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
25th April 2015, 17:23
So am I gonna win the title or not Bernie?
Simon (@s162000)
25th April 2015, 17:33
Lewis Hamilton helps an elderly man who is lost and confused.
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
25th April 2015, 18:33
Good one. That made me lol!
Ibrahim (@ibrahim)
25th April 2015, 17:33
Interracial couples face many challenges in society.
melkurion (@melkurion)
26th April 2015, 9:50
lol :P
Catered Ham
25th April 2015, 17:37
i have a Calvin Klein photo shoot later, can i borrow your sock?
sato113 (@sato113)
25th April 2015, 17:44
B: ‘Yo yo , what up? I’m B to the E, Mr for-mu-la 1 that’s ME!’
L: ‘er… ‘
S.J.M (@sjm)
25th April 2015, 17:59
Lewis – “Honestly Bernie, its a really annoying squeaky dog toy, its ruining everything! I wish it would just go away”
Bernie – “Lewis, a lot of people say the same about me”
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
25th April 2015, 18:08
Lewis “I got 99 problems but the rich ain’t one”
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
25th April 2015, 18:19
Now, Lewis, those songs you make ought to be accessable. DO NOT DARE to venture out of 4/4 rapping no matter what offer from Yes you’re getting.
Come on Lewis, for the show!
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
25th April 2015, 18:30
I know Bernie. It’s okay. I understand nobody will listen to your idea of a return to V8 engines, but I will.
SeaHorse (@seahorse)
25th April 2015, 18:42
Lewis: Right now nobody is out there to challenge either of us!
Bernie: Yeah there is nobody! (thinks inside: Uh no. I am slightly p*$$*d by these Manor guys!!)
cjpdk (@cjpdk)
25th April 2015, 19:07
“F1 star does community service in a retirement home.”
liongalahad (@liongalahad)
25th April 2015, 19:27
Lewis: “Uncle Bernie, let’s talk about that place I told you the other day. You have to trust me, it’s awesome, there’s all people like you, you get to play cards all day and there’s a nurse who gives you nice pills that make you feel happy.”
Bernie: “but.. I’m still powerful, look, I have a my gun ‘phew phew bang bang!’ ”
Lewis: “…”
smudgersmith1 (@smudgersmith1)
25th April 2015, 19:38
Don’t worry old fella, we’ll soon get you back to the home
Nigel
25th April 2015, 19:46
Lewis: After Fangio won his 2nd title what did he ask you for Bernie as I want the same!
Bernie: He, like you, wanted Ferrari but that didn’t come until title number 4 lewis so your 3rd title with Merc is still on plan, just make sure you get that pre-contract approval from Ferrari for 2017.
Gib Montgomery (@craigh)
25th April 2015, 19:52
I hate to ask this Lewis, but could you float me $20 until the weekend?
BlueChris (@bluechris)
25th April 2015, 19:55
Bernie: The force is strong in you my young palpatine.
LH: Yes master but are you sure we are not on the dark side?
Bernie: offcourse my apprentice
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
25th April 2015, 20:05
B: You can get much farther with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone.
L: (I knew he is crazy, but …)
Mariano (@mariano)
25th April 2015, 20:07
Don’t worry bernie, F1 will last longer than you.
suffolk (@suffolk)
25th April 2015, 20:27
Lewis consoles stereotypical old man complaining about noise, not having enough money and bad Manors.
@HoHum (@hohum)
25th April 2015, 22:59
;-)
Daniel (@dstaplet13)
25th April 2015, 20:30
“So Bernie, how about you give me ownership of F1 from CVC and I’ll give you this gold necklace”
Robert Jones
25th April 2015, 20:38
‘If you retire this year I will see you alright with a used car lot in Essex’.
Dane (@n0b0dy100)
25th April 2015, 20:58
LH: “This way grandpa, come’on”
BE: “Where are we going young man?”
LH: “The nursing home. After threatening to drop Monza for Baku you’ve clearly forgotten this sports history”.
TribalTalker (@tribaltalker)
25th April 2015, 21:31
LH: Good work on destabilising Renault and Red Bull, grandpa.
BE: Can I rest now? That nursing home you promised…
LH: Not yet you old fool. I need to slow Ferrari down next. Get them working on something crazy… maybe send them back to V8 research. Something seductive but pointless.
BE: Oh, all right. You’ve always been my favourite grandson.
LH: You’ve fallen out with Sebastian then? You should write him out of your will.
BE: I’m not a bad man am I? Who are all these people?
Martin Gardiner
25th April 2015, 21:41
Come this way old fella, don’t worry we will ask security to find your wallet. Now what’s your name again
Robbie (@robbie)
25th April 2015, 21:42
BE: “Don’t worry Sebastien, Paul’s coming up with tires just for you. You’ve got to rein in those Mercs before Lewis runs away with it.”
@HoHum (@hohum)
25th April 2015, 22:57
;-)
John Parker (@jparker7773)
25th April 2015, 22:02
Do you really think I’m a better champion than Vettel?
verstappen (@verstappen)
25th April 2015, 22:52
Lewis: “It’s like walking with Roscoe”
@HoHum (@hohum)
25th April 2015, 22:55
Look on the bright side Lewis, it beats the hell out of being poor and unhappy.
melkurion (@melkurion)
25th April 2015, 23:23
Hannibal and B.A. looking for a Face and a Murdoch to round out the A-team
melkurion (@melkurion)
26th April 2015, 10:30
Hannibal and B.A. love it when a plan comes together
Kevin
25th April 2015, 23:33
“So you are telling me I can get a better contract at Ferrari? Want to be my manager Bern?”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
26th April 2015, 0:11
– So you see Lewis, it’s a serious problem, I’m asking leading scientists, civil engineers and all bright minds to tackle this. I will spare no costs.
– To make the cars go WROOOOM instead of wroom?
ColdFly F1 (@)
26th April 2015, 0:19
Only if you get Toto to say something nice about me, then I’ll make sure you get more TV coverage.
John Slee
26th April 2015, 1:13
Lewis:Listen old man, don’t you think it’s time you retired?
a (@aaaa)
26th April 2015, 1:16
Be careful son……I’m sure he’s got one……..he just has to go like this & pull the trigger.
schooner (@schooner)
26th April 2015, 3:12
“So Lewis …. how’s single life treating you? You want my daughters’ phone numbers?”
VIC
26th April 2015, 3:40
Bernie: Now you promise me that nico will be in a straight jacket by seasons’ end right?
Lewis: Don’t worry, I got it under control. See what happened after the Chinese Gp? He’ll be a wreck after Monaco…
Neil (@neilosjames)
26th April 2015, 5:18
“Yes… married… to Geri Halliwell… I’m so sorry, he should have told you sooner.”
Fast
26th April 2015, 6:53
“I had to hustle, my back to the wall, ashy knuckles. Pockets filled with a lot of lint, not a cent. Gotta vent, lot of innocent of lives lost on the project bench.”
Jimmi Cynic
26th April 2015, 8:19
Lewis: “Don’t worry, mate. I’ll give you back the FOM TV remote control – just as soon as you start getting me more more screen time. I’m you’re #1, right? “
Hoeness1980
26th April 2015, 8:28
Lewis: You’re short enough to fit in the car, Bernie, but the seat belts won’t be long enough.
Paul (@bond28)
26th April 2015, 8:33
“Bernie, do you know that you’re taller than Arnie?”
Craig Wilde
26th April 2015, 8:59
Lewis: I wonder when he’ll realise I’m not Sebastian.
Wonderbadger (@wonderbadger)
26th April 2015, 10:11
Bernie seen in public for the first time with his new wife…
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
26th April 2015, 10:23
Lewis, I know I lend you a quid last week, don’t make any excuses about not having signed yet. I want it back. If I show up at a bank they sue me right away.
mog
26th April 2015, 13:13
Lewis’ old man
mog
26th April 2015, 13:20
Or:
Lewis takes his old man for a walk
Todfod (@todfod)
26th April 2015, 14:43
Lewis snatches the water bottle out of a slow and unsuspecting Bernie’s hand.
Apexor
26th April 2015, 16:59
Bernie: hold me Lewis so I won’t fall down. If I fall down you won’t be able to win any more.
Simon (@s162000)
26th April 2015, 18:55
Lewis consoles Bernie after Manor qualify within 107% again.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
26th April 2015, 21:02
So you see Lewis, I’m more than 107 % older than you, but nobody can disqualify me.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
26th April 2015, 21:07
You see Lewis, I make more money than Calvin Klein – put together.
mike-e (@mike-e)
26th April 2015, 22:41
Bernie: So I said I’d replace italy with Kazakhstan
Lewis: oooohhkaaay… Come on old fella, its this way back to the home, time for your meds.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
27th April 2015, 16:30
+1
Pink Peril (@pink-peril)
27th April 2015, 0:47
Never mind Bernie, there’s always Tinder.
Davew89
27th April 2015, 4:44
“Weekend at Bernie’s 3: Bahrain goes bonkers!” Starring Lewis Hamilton.
Placid (@placid)
27th April 2015, 7:02
Lewis: I told not to have a drinking contest with Kimi.
Alan Nothard
27th April 2015, 8:26
Hey Bernie I’ve got a gift for you its my first ever mobile phone and the good news is it doesn’t have Facebook or Twitter !
Bahman (@bahman)
27th April 2015, 13:45
HAM: God! I’ve missed Roscoe …
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
27th April 2015, 16:11
Yeah sure, I remember your old Brabham team. And now you suggest you and me start team BernHAM? Mmmm, let me get back to you on that.
Dip theory
27th April 2015, 18:35
Bernie: “You gotta strike when the moment is right without thinking” – one for Floyd fans!
Dongorgan (@dongorgan)
27th April 2015, 18:37
Thanks for stitching up McLaren with those Honda engines….
zicasso (@zicasso)
27th April 2015, 18:42
Bernie: Lewis, I’ll say happy in Red… you say happy in grey… people talk… and, we make money. How does that sound?
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
28th April 2015, 17:51
Ok, ok I’ll talk to Toto about making your Merc look more gansta, if you stop bugging me, okay?
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
28th April 2015, 17:52
edit: gangsta
Still camileon (@stillcamileon)
6th May 2015, 0:09
Lewis to Bernie ” Mercedes have offered me a new tricycle, a bag of marbles and a everlasting gobstopper, what to you think I should do? “.
irvine71 (@irvine71)
16th May 2015, 15:37
Now listen Bernie, i all ready gave you splended advise on clothing but still you come with that to small shirt. What is happening in your head old boy?….