Pastor Maldonado tries out a specially modified Lotus F1 car in a publicity shoot for a new Mad Max film earlier this year.
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Bendanarama (@bendana)
8th August 2015, 11:53
“Show me where in the rules it says you CAN’T mount weaponry on the car.”
FlyingLobster27
8th August 2015, 15:28
Surely the barrels would count as movable aero devices. :D
Gielissen
13th September 2015, 9:08
How about just he quotes, I’ll be back maldonator 2
Blasbri
8th August 2015, 11:55
“I think I saw a cute steward”
jaapgrolleman (@jaapgrolleman)
8th August 2015, 11:55
“My name is Pastor. My world is fire and blood. As the world falls, each of us in our own way is broken. It’s hard to know who is more crazy… me… or everyone else.”
yawn
8th August 2015, 13:00
That’s the best.
Luke
8th August 2015, 12:02
When we asked Pastor what changes he’d make to the car… everything became clear.
PhilEReid (@philereid)
8th August 2015, 12:02
In a very robot voice.
“Target acquired.”
PhilEReid (@philereid)
8th August 2015, 12:07
Might as well get a Mad Max one out of the way as well.
“WITNESS ME BROTHER.” *hits Grosjean*
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
8th August 2015, 12:03
I dare you to give me a drive-through, Charlie.
Mashiat
8th August 2015, 12:44
@vettel1 Woah, I think I found “Mad Max”.
Pete (@repete86)
8th August 2015, 12:06
I race! I crash! I race again!
anon
8th August 2015, 12:21
This. +1000!
Selbbin (@selbbin)
8th August 2015, 14:51
win
Toxic (@)
9th August 2015, 8:28
+1. BTW it must be like the best CC photo ever!
Philip (@philipgb)
8th August 2015, 12:07
In response to the Kimi Raikkonen statement F1 isn’t dangerous enough, Lotus publish their vision for a more dangerous racing car. Despite many protests on the grounds of safety, the FIA still allow them to include a Pastor Maldonado.
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)
9th August 2015, 9:32
Nice one :)
Mahesh (@m47e57)
10th August 2015, 12:43
Excellent!
jaapgrolleman (@jaapgrolleman)
8th August 2015, 12:17
Bernie’s ideas for the 2017 revamp of the regulations, to bring back excitement to Formula 1.
Arijit (@arijitmaniac)
8th August 2015, 12:19
Time to be aggressive!
Beyond (@lello4ever)
8th August 2015, 12:23
No words, just the real picture
http://i.imgur.com/RZnSXYH.jpg
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
8th August 2015, 12:24
“I need crash-proof car”
Robert
8th August 2015, 12:27
Mal: I thought i’ve ordered a bumper car?
John Wright
8th August 2015, 12:28
I think I can do more damage on the track with my usual car. When it runs!
udm7
8th August 2015, 12:30
Maldonado has been designing cars in his free time.
udm7
8th August 2015, 12:30
How people look at Pastor driving a Lotus
udm7
8th August 2015, 12:31
Maldonado decides to spice up the racing.
Even more.
frogster
8th August 2015, 12:35
I don’t need these to create carnage and destruction, I just need to drive.
Robert
8th August 2015, 12:36
Mal: Am i allowed to overtake?
Pit: You have a go hit the “kill switch”
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
8th August 2015, 12:40
I’ll just crash here for now.
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
8th August 2015, 17:09
@pezlo2013 You’re expecting @keithcollantine to go for this one again?
Mashiat
8th August 2015, 12:46
Pastor Maldonado tries to tell Max Verstappen to calm down his racing in the most discreet way possible
Mashiat
8th August 2015, 12:46
Now, where’s that 17 year-old Mad Max?
Robert
8th August 2015, 12:49
Finally they gave me a car that helps me to reach my true potential
Strontium (@strontium)
8th August 2015, 12:51
Pastor officially announces his new name change: Max Maldonado.
Nick (@theawesomefish)
8th August 2015, 12:56
I knew the 2017 regulations were too loose.
MahavirShah (@mahavirshah)
8th August 2015, 13:02
After running out of parts in a particularly crash filled session, the Lotus engineers had to improvise in order to repair all the damages on Pastor’s car.
John H (@john-h)
8th August 2015, 13:07
Mercedes in token spend madness
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 41 wins!!! For Jules (@)
8th August 2015, 13:08
“Mediocre”
Don Brown
8th August 2015, 13:21
Pastor’s going to do all his future stop-and-go penalties in style.
toiago (@toiago)
8th August 2015, 13:30
“I won’t be crashing into anyone from here on out.”
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
8th August 2015, 13:32
No, seriously. Check if this car would pass scrutineering…
Croatic (@croaticf1)
8th August 2015, 13:34
“I can crash so much more cars with this beauty…”
Aussie Rod (@aussierod)
8th August 2015, 13:35
Several drivers have commented recently on how to improve the spectacle of F1. Alonso wants an increase in testing, Vettel wants louder engines and Montoya suggested removing tire sensors.
When reporters asked Maldonado the question, he stunned on-lookers by rolling out a ready made prototype of his vision…
AMR (@aiera-music)
8th August 2015, 13:38
“Lotus said I have to use the practice car until my sponsorship money comes through.”
Robert
8th August 2015, 13:40
Pastor in search for becoming even more dangerous on the track
Milansson (@milansson)
8th August 2015, 13:40
“Now I’m gonna get U all…”
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
8th August 2015, 13:58
Who said I had a problem crashing?
Eric Morman (@lethalnz)
8th August 2015, 14:15
lets put this show on the road.
Eric Morman (@lethalnz)
8th August 2015, 14:16
lets put some heat in these tires.
Eric Morman (@lethalnz)
8th August 2015, 14:16
outa the way i am coming through.
Eric Morman (@lethalnz)
8th August 2015, 14:17
anyone can drive a F1 car, yeah lets see you drive this sucker.
alanore
8th August 2015, 14:28
Maldonado give his design input for this 2016 car.
hzh (@hzh00)
8th August 2015, 14:30
Car number 13 under investigation: unsafe release.
yakut
8th August 2015, 14:50
Hehe
David Pate (@tamedcowboy)
8th August 2015, 14:42
You guys still wanna out qualify me?
hzh (@hzh00)
8th August 2015, 14:50
Who needs mirrors?!
Selbbin (@selbbin)
8th August 2015, 14:53
New upgrades set to make F1 more exciting.
Catered Ham
8th August 2015, 14:59
I’m a fuel injected suicide machine… I am the out-of-controller!
Alex Ward
8th August 2015, 15:04
Guys, I pushing the button right now, why are these flamethrowers broken!
Philippe (@philippe)
8th August 2015, 15:06
Man, this photo-shoot is not going to help my reputation…
Kimifan23 (@kimifan23)
8th August 2015, 15:07
Formula One in disarray in Spa as drivers refuse to race on safety grounds. Pastor Maldonado refused to comment on the matter.
Prof Kirk (@prof-kirk)
8th August 2015, 15:10
Maldonado demonstrates what all the buttons are for on his steering wheel.
Andre (@lheela)
8th August 2015, 15:11
“How am I supposed not to crash if they don’t even give me wing mirrors?”
To the Max !
8th August 2015, 15:13
“If only the Mad Max World be real, then I already would have been a multiple WDC.”
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
8th August 2015, 15:33
There’s no doubt in any F1 fan’s mind that I was the inspiration for that movie!
JC
8th August 2015, 15:46
To increase the odds of him actually reaching the finish line, Lotus make some minor modifications to Pastors car. They never liked the no.13 on it anyway.
Hamilfan (@hamilfan)
8th August 2015, 15:58
Maldonado has been working hard for the second half of the season.
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
8th August 2015, 16:01
I hope this upgrade works
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
8th August 2015, 16:06
Caramba! They spelled Mad Mal wrong.
Brandon (@brandonrc)
8th August 2015, 16:15
V8s! V8s! V8s!
Rob Hickey
8th August 2015, 16:39
Pastor MaldanadoMaldanado said “the new car really suits my driving style”
Black 'n' Blue15
8th August 2015, 16:44
Pastor gets first test run of the 2017 Prototype Car
Jethro (@jethro)
8th August 2015, 16:48
Lotus F1 prepare to welcome creditors to Enstone.
Black 'n' Blue15
8th August 2015, 16:48
Which one am I after, Chilton or Verstappen?
Jethro (@jethro)
8th August 2015, 16:49
Mad Mal Beyond Autodromo (Nazionale Monza)
Sihrtogg (@sihrtogg)
8th August 2015, 17:04
Why on EARTH is there Comic Sans on this car?
ILuvSoundtracks (@)
8th August 2015, 17:18
“With this, I’ll win ahead of everyone”
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
8th August 2015, 17:22
After a hefty bill of repairs over the last two years, Lotus was about to sell the car in the scrapyard until……Pastor comes with another sponsorship….MadMax!
Saurabh (@sksahukanker62)
8th August 2015, 17:42
BUCKET LIST
Alonso
Button
Gutierez ✅
Hamilton ✅
Hulkenberg ✅
Kimi
Myself ✅✅✅
Paul Di Resta ✅
Perez ✅
Rosberg
Sainz
Teammate ✅
Two Force Indias in 1 corner ✅
Verstappen ✅
YESSSS !!! bring some new drivers in F1…
dt
8th August 2015, 18:03
When no one else finishes, I can win.
John Harvey (@jrhonf1)
8th August 2015, 18:14
Finally! All-terrain tires for my shortcuts.
Goriot
8th August 2015, 18:30
Exterminate, Annihilate, Destroy!
jack Overill
8th August 2015, 18:41
Pastor taking on the haters…
hzh (@hzh00)
8th August 2015, 19:00
Target locked:
“Let’s see how much durable are those Pirellis”.
Alex De (@alexde)
8th August 2015, 19:31
My name is Maldonado. Pastor Maldonado.
glynh (@glynh)
8th August 2015, 19:45
Dangerous, expensive to run and with no regard for the rules. But at least he has a new car.
just.daz (@nemo87)
8th August 2015, 19:58
what do you mean ‘too much aero?’
Jim (@jmzwiv)
8th August 2015, 20:37
Pastor to interview pen: Okay you may now ask your questions. (noise of cars continuing to race in the background)
Raqua
8th August 2015, 20:50
My name is Pastor… and this is my world…
Mark Scott (@pokerman)
8th August 2015, 20:55
”Are you sure this can beat a Mclaren”
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
8th August 2015, 21:35
I’d love to write something funny but this won’t be if the car gets an engine in the back.
PT (@pt)
8th August 2015, 21:39
What have they done to my Lotus? As if it wasn’t bad already…
jebby
8th August 2015, 22:10
“What? It’s my money”
Jonny Edwards (@racectrl)
8th August 2015, 22:33
“These barriers don’t stand a chance now”
Apexor
8th August 2015, 22:36
Pastor is trying to improve his racing style image.
budchekov (@budchekov)
8th August 2015, 22:48
Caracas City Council allows Uber to take passengers to Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Duncan Snowden
8th August 2015, 23:03
“What? Something failed scrutineering? Is it the tyres? It’s the tyres, isn’t it?”
“Er, guys… this headrest’s loose.”
“Mercedes are gonna hate this livery. Like I care…”
“Yeah, this could work…”
Dane (@n0b0dy100)
8th August 2015, 23:05
In response to Maldanado’s frequently crashes, Lotus engineers have developed a few updates to remove nearby cars on track.
Jimmi Cynic
8th August 2015, 23:23
Look out Spa! I gotta a lotta bite point now.
Wesley (@)
8th August 2015, 23:48
“I bring money….I bring chaos….fear me, for I am Crashtor.”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
8th August 2015, 23:54
The budget cap finally came through.
Mrsleepy3 (@mrsleepy3)
9th August 2015, 0:04
Maldonado hopes to climb the driver rankings now that the car finally suits his style of driving
michaeldobson13 (@michaeldobson13)
9th August 2015, 0:07
“Er, I broke it”
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
9th August 2015, 0:38
The concept car based on suggestions from the latest fan survey gets Pastor’s approval
SauberS1 (@saubers1)
9th August 2015, 0:38
Nobody’s gonna stop me!
mog
9th August 2015, 0:58
That day, Maldonado destroyed all the competition
Peter (@boylep6)
9th August 2015, 1:02
These modifications improve MY reliability and do not enhance performance.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
9th August 2015, 1:30
The first prototype of Venezuela’s first state owned people’s socialist race car didn’t impress everyone but was still named in honor of Max Mosley..
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
9th August 2015, 2:01
IN A WORLD OF EVER-CHANGING RULES AND REGULATIONS… THERE WAS ONE MAN…. WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP…
Brought to you by far too much oil money….
Directed by an unwarranted sense of self-entitlement…
Rated ‘R’ for reckless…
PASTOR MALDONADO: THE ROAD WARRIOR
AR
9th August 2015, 2:42
Pastor “I feel strangely calm in this car”
Brace (@brace)
9th August 2015, 2:43
“Say hello to my little friend!”
gordon freeman
9th August 2015, 3:07
“they can’t win the race if they don’t even qualify! i’ll make sure of that”
Fast
9th August 2015, 3:42
(thought bubble) – If only….
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
9th August 2015, 4:29
“I would be World Champion in this Formula”
Bolide (@mim5)
9th August 2015, 5:26
I’m the most complete driver now!
BrawnGP (@brawngp)
9th August 2015, 5:58
‘after another tough weekend Maldonado leaves the circuit in his road car.’
Bforth (@bforth)
9th August 2015, 6:00
The 2016 Lotus will be built to suit Pastor’s driving style.
Bruno (@brunes)
9th August 2015, 6:15
Mad Maldo
Todfod (@todfod)
9th August 2015, 6:39
Lotus relied heavily on Pastor Maldonado’s inputs on car development.
ivz (@ivz)
9th August 2015, 6:55
Nice!! But I don’t need a specially modified car to cause chaos…
TheBullWhipper (@thebullwhipper)
9th August 2015, 7:23
The new Formula Maldonado cars are revealed before the inaugural 2016 season.
The championship sees 2 men enter, but only 1 man leave! 😜
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
9th August 2015, 7:35
So… this is where all Lotus’ money went… I wonder if Charlie will let me take this out.
park
9th August 2015, 8:48
yes, who’s next?
salcrich
9th August 2015, 9:02
Radio transmission “Ok pastor so – bite point check, three burn outs – whoops you fired the flamethrowers 3 marshals down – ok no penalty”
Robbie (@robbie)
9th August 2015, 15:04
Lol
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)
9th August 2015, 9:27
Pastor likes Ecclestone’s new plan to ‘Spice up the show”.
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)
9th August 2015, 9:37
Ok fine, I’ll sit in the car…But this better not turn up on one of F1 fanatic’s caption competitions.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
9th August 2015, 20:18
@keithedin Ah, very meta :-)
maxx silver
9th August 2015, 10:15
I am Mad Max beyond Tilkedrome….
Pink Peril
9th August 2015, 23:42
^ Winner
Joni (@theflyingfinns)
9th August 2015, 10:19
Pastor Maldonado’s latest crash left the Lotus in quite a “different” shape
Tamas Schöberl (@schoeberlt)
9th August 2015, 11:02
My car looks like this one after the first corner
Exstortionelf
9th August 2015, 11:48
Pastor pushing his reputation of being a loose cannon to the Max …
Alasdair Russell
9th August 2015, 12:13
Lotus reveal their new plan to win races with a deadly combination of heavy weaponry and Pastor Maldonado.
HK (@me4me)
9th August 2015, 12:50
Being out-performed over the first half of the season, Maldonado now races as Grosjean’s rear gunner.
hzh (@hzh00)
9th August 2015, 13:19
“I need a shorter nose”
hzh (@hzh00)
9th August 2015, 13:22
Maldonado went too far with the tyre war proposal.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
11th August 2015, 15:12
+1
JamesMrVain
9th August 2015, 14:13
MAD MALDONADO: Failure Road
Ferraristi
9th August 2015, 14:32
And, over here, is our most effective weapon at removing other drivers from the track: Pastor Maldonado.
Robbie (@robbie)
9th August 2015, 14:55
Lotus replaces DRS with ORS…Opponent Reduction System. So effective, no helmet required.
Robbie (@robbie)
9th August 2015, 14:58
Lotus is seen here in this spy shot testing the new Pirelli’s along with the warmers that will be needed to keep them at temp.
Robbie (@robbie)
9th August 2015, 14:59
Yeah they’re flame throwers…so what? They use a third less fuel than the previous generation.
Robbie (@robbie)
9th August 2015, 15:03
“Who runs F1town”?
Simon (@s162000)
9th August 2015, 17:13
Convinced that he was not at fault for any of the collisions with other drivers Pastor Maldonado requested some upgrades to his Lotus…
Robert
9th August 2015, 17:48
I’m to sexy for my car, to sexy for my car, to sexy by far…..
Richard
11th August 2015, 1:45
* Too sexy
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
9th August 2015, 18:15
Here comes Mad Maxonaldo!
McF1 (@mccosmic)
9th August 2015, 18:21
“I’ve told you I don’t know how many times. I’m quick enough for the guns to be facing backwards. OK!”
hzh (@hzh00)
9th August 2015, 19:31
Lotus went too far with the overtake button function.
Lucy Caldeira
9th August 2015, 20:35
I’m sorry Pastor, but it’s safer for all around you….
DuncF1 (@duncf1)
9th August 2015, 23:25
“Max Mosely announced new budget cap proposals today, with backing from cash-strapped Lotus F1”
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
9th August 2015, 23:44
Mad Max?! I’m more of a “wacky races” fan.
Pink Peril
9th August 2015, 23:45
Bernie just won’t give up on his quest for ‘push to pass’ driver aides to be part of the show.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
9th August 2015, 23:47
PM: “This car is clearly equipped for the Mexican Grand Prix. Bring it on!”
Iestyn Davies (@fastiesty)
10th August 2015, 7:25
“Pastor tries to deflect his ‘crashtor’ reputation the the newest ‘crash kid’ on the block..”
Iestyn Davies (@fastiesty)
10th August 2015, 7:26
*on to the
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
10th August 2015, 11:34
Max Mosley’s comeback as a team leader chocked everyone.
SatchelCharge (@satchelcharge)
10th August 2015, 14:21
“I think this weekend with the new parts we will be much quicker than our rival, not really with absolute pace but relative pace.”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
10th August 2015, 15:37
I asked for a more aggressive design but our designers are a bit thick in the head.
skynet83
10th August 2015, 20:20
PM: Are you not entertained?!
Ross Curtis (@vulcan9919)
10th August 2015, 20:53
That’s when they realised they should have sponsored Toro Rosso instead
Richard
11th August 2015, 1:43
If you can’t beat them, broil them.
charles (@charles)
12th August 2015, 18:48
After comments that F1 isn’t dangerous enough, the FIA have made some changes but this takes things too far… Not with the weapons but with the driver.
Gielissen
13th September 2015, 9:30
Or moldonator is being very clear he shall go back to the past and destroy max , hence he writes mad at max ,