Formula One’s official tyre supplier Pirelli is hoping to be granted an extension on its current deal which expires at the end of next year. Is this motorsport director Paul Hembery putting their case to Ferrari’s new man at the helm Maurzio Arrivabene?
That’s up to you to decide – let’s find out who can 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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Mach1 (@mach1)
30th May 2015, 11:51
In an effort to prove how sticky future compounds will be, Hembery goes for the glue on the hand practical joke…..
“Looks like were stuck together for the next 5 years!”
ivz (@ivz)
30th May 2015, 12:04
Arrivabene: Can you make our super softs with a yellow marking?
MarkM
30th May 2015, 14:10
HAHA! winner!
synapseza (@synapseza)
30th May 2015, 17:20
Winner right here.
Johnny Five
30th May 2015, 12:20
Now, when I say grip, this is what I mean…
ColdFly F1 (@)
30th May 2015, 14:45
good one.
MahavirShah (@mahavirshah)
30th May 2015, 20:48
Very very good !
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
30th May 2015, 12:22
“Awesome deal. Lets just be sure this wont turn into ‘tyre gate’ because I like my job”
dragoll (@dragoll)
30th May 2015, 12:45
Arrivabene: “Don’t take this the wrong way, but your recommendation to pit during the SC would be a stupid idea. No one would be dumb enough to do that.”
Robbie (@robbie)
30th May 2015, 12:55
Paul pleas for an exclusive extension but it falls on muffled ears as Moe dreams of the Bridgestone exclusive years.
evered7 (@evered7)
30th May 2015, 13:25
MA: How about going a little soft on me?
;)
Goriot
30th May 2015, 13:53
– I want YOU in the next Pirelli Calendar!
– Sure, my wife will be proud.
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 40 victories!!! (@)
30th May 2015, 14:04
I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse…
Miguel Bento (@miguelbento)
30th May 2015, 18:17
Hahaha, nice one!
maxx silver
30th May 2015, 14:09
Arrivabene: Its ok Paul, I forgive all your past sins. Now, Say 10 Hail Mary’s and build me some great tyres for the Ferrari.
Gabriel Balint (@damon2099)
30th May 2015, 14:31
Hembrey: please help, they want to bring others… we’re desperate.
arrivabene: relax, relax, you make ferrari money, ferrari make money for you.
bola
30th May 2015, 15:43
“No money, no honey”
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
30th May 2015, 14:32
”Can you please give Mercedes tyres which will er… blow up!”
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
30th May 2015, 14:46
Please allow us to use the leftover red paint Paul.
ColdFly F1 (@)
30th May 2015, 14:50
PH: “we’ll follow suit and shoot the next calendar with male models!”
Biggsy
30th May 2015, 14:59
Feel this restless heart, Paul? It’s these grid boys, Paul!
glynh (@glynh)
30th May 2015, 15:06
‘Give Ferrari better tyres or I break the other one…’
Bolide (@mim5)
30th May 2015, 15:07
No Paul, I don’t think we’re getting any heat into these hands
Biggsy
30th May 2015, 15:24
– You feel the heat, Paul?
– Yes…
– Well, that’s how it feels when the president of Ferrari is breathing down your neck! …well that came out all wrong…
HK (@me4me)
30th May 2015, 15:30
Arrivabene: “Not now, i’ll take that bribe later..”
Mark Campbell
30th May 2015, 15:58
Hi Paul I’m choking for a smoke any spares?
Gill (@gill)
30th May 2015, 16:10
Paul Hembery : Maurzio stop, I ll talk to Kimi……..
Peppermint-Lemon (@)
30th May 2015, 17:14
Arrivabene: “Good choice of compound… This will be sure to confuse Hamilton!”
Sauber (@mumito)
30th May 2015, 17:19
Paul: Bless me father because I’ve sin.
Maurizio: I’m not a priest my son, I’m GOD
hzh (@hzh00)
30th May 2015, 18:28
“Satander”
hzh (@hzh00)
30th May 2015, 18:41
Your hands are so soft Paul, they’re like, ummmm, last year’s supersofts.
PT (@pt)
30th May 2015, 19:20
“Maurizio, pls give back my raincoat…I don’t wanna get wet when it rains!”
“Don’t worry Paul, it’s sunny today…”
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
30th May 2015, 19:24
What Hemberly said “I got you the new tyres you ordered for your Ferrari. They’re the same as Kimi has. They will give a really super soft ride. These should last until you get your new Ferrari. If you give me the keys I’ll have it all done before the end of the race?”
What Arrivabene heard “zzzz zzzz zz tyres ….. zzzzzzFerrari zzzzzz Kimi …. zzz super soft …. last until zzzz end of the race”.
janderclanderr (@janderclanderr)
30th May 2015, 19:48
Paul: Maurizio, quickly, come here and hold my hand!
(noise)
Maurizio: Is it a McHonda, innit?
AJ (@fifthlion)
30th May 2015, 20:02
Arrivabene: “Here Paul take this. It’s the designs for the old bridgestone tyres!”
Hembrey: “But, but Bernie said…!”
MahavirShah (@mahavirshah)
30th May 2015, 20:50
Maurzio : “I’ll always be there for you,…till, Michelin do us part”
Mickrock (@mickrock)
30th May 2015, 21:24
Maurzio: Do you remember when Bridgestone made those special tires for Michael? Ummm… could you?…
hzh (@hzh00)
30th May 2015, 22:43
Arrivabene: “hold my hand Paul, I am really “tyred” that I almost fainted”.
Hembery: “then don’t be so soft or you will easily overheat and faint for real”.
Srdjan Mandic (@srga91)
30th May 2015, 22:49
Hembery: “Please don’t break my arm, Maurizio!”
Arrivabene: “We’ll see. It depends on your tyre choice for the rest of the season.”
Frostbite
30th May 2015, 23:18
Paul: I really miss those grid girls Maurzio. (Crying)
Maurzio: me to me to Paul, let’s hold on tight and hopefully nothing worse will happen to this sport if you know what I mean. (Crying too).
Strontium (@strontium)
31st May 2015, 0:43
Hembrey: “So, just to confirm, you need punctures for both Mercedes drivers in Canada?”
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
31st May 2015, 1:27
When we enter a tyre war with Michelin, we shall do to you, Maurizio, what Bridgestone did to your team.
Philip (@philipgb)
31st May 2015, 2:04
Coming from the tobacco industry Paul, I can completely understand the business model of providing a product that is destructive if used heavily.
dt
31st May 2015, 2:21
Arrivabene: “My highest level contacts within the Vatican assured me that the chineses will let you remain in F1.”
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
31st May 2015, 2:38
“Don’t take it personally, Maurizio, Bernie slags off everybody.”
paxdog57
31st May 2015, 3:46
Bless me father, for I have sinned
Fast
31st May 2015, 5:12
“Here’s my pass Maurizio. Just keep it on the low-down where it came from”.
Catered Ham
31st May 2015, 5:23
You know i LOVE you, yes? so PLEASE give Mercedes the shredding tyres
Mickaren
31st May 2015, 8:10
“Paul, this is the key to my beloved company car, use it wisely and remember that it came from red team in Italy and not the silver one in Germany!”
Bebilou (@bebilou)
31st May 2015, 9:09
“Don’t worry, our tyres have a chance to last more than 4 laps.”
Understeer (@abdelilah)
31st May 2015, 10:15
Maurizio to Paul :
“You have your deal, give us the tyres we need and we will take care of the rest”.
Jimmi C
31st May 2015, 10:54
“Paul, this is just for you to keep and spend as you like. Now…I’m not saying you have to….. just think about how much racier your tires will be with the PM crest on the sidewalls. In exchange, you keep the monopoly to say….2020. Capisce?”
Jonathan (@jonny705)
31st May 2015, 11:31
“This conversation lasted longer than your tyres do, Paul.”
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
31st May 2015, 14:55
Haha perfect!
hzh (@hzh00)
31st May 2015, 20:07
Amazing caption
Robert
31st May 2015, 15:52
Sepp Blatter has personally endorsed our tyres
hzh (@hzh00)
31st May 2015, 23:50
I am tyred of thinking of a caption.
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
1st June 2015, 0:17
Hembery: So will you stay with Pirelli? Arrivabene: No, actually I’ve already called Bridgestone.
Fabrizio
1st June 2015, 10:34
Let’s pray together that Michelin does come back to competition anytime soon…
Peter
2nd June 2015, 5:23
I’ll break one of your fingers for every crappy set of tyres you give us.
Adrian King
2nd June 2015, 19:22
Listen Paul…all is not lost…l understand that the bloke in the Bibendum outfit retires in November…