Jenson Button alerts Fernando Alonso to something of interest during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
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Jason Bird
29th August 2015, 11:51
Hey look where you could have been Fernando! Aren’t you glad you took the money for this car…
Brose
29th August 2015, 17:46
Turn up the volume Jenson, this is the part Ron says to Martin it’s a piece of jewellery.
Yeah right, more like Cubic Zirconia
Lin1876 (@lin1876)
29th August 2015, 11:53
“Hey, Fernando, wasn’t he your team mate last year?”
Eggry (@eggry)
29th August 2015, 11:55
“Look, Felipe is faster than you.”
synapseza (@synapseza)
29th August 2015, 12:26
Win!
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
29th August 2015, 14:03
@eggry
Im not even going to bother posting!..You are a sure winner!
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
29th August 2015, 14:33
@eggry
Winner!:-)
ole marthin (@olemarthin)
29th August 2015, 16:28
perfect
Maciek (@maciek)
29th August 2015, 16:37
Can’t beat that : ) perfect
TomMK (@tommk)
29th August 2015, 16:55
lol!
Jack (@jackisthestig)
30th August 2015, 1:51
Brilliant!
Strontium (@strontium)
30th August 2015, 15:28
Well done, sir, that is brilliant
barkun (@barkun)
31st August 2015, 6:44
+1
f199player (@f199player)
29th August 2015, 11:56
“Hey, Fernando, this is how far back our penalties have put us back on the track”
Julien (@zazoutitou)
29th August 2015, 11:56
“Look, this is amazing! Some cars are still running!”
Sven (@crammond)
29th August 2015, 11:58
Look, there´s a Manor slower than us!
PhilEReid (@philereid)
29th August 2015, 12:00
Fernando is not amused after realising he and Jenson have found a nuclear submarine style Honda self-destruct button.
Iestyn Davies (@fastiesty)
29th August 2015, 12:05
“Faster than Ferrari! (2014 Ferrari..)”
Mark Scott (@pokerman)
29th August 2015, 12:07
Jenson ”This is the area we are starting from”….. Nando….. ‘FML’ … !
Clemens Wenners (@clemenswenners)
29th August 2015, 12:14
“Look Fernando, there’s a running 2011 HRT F1 car on eBay, would that make us quicker?”
“Probably..”
Rocky (@rocky)
29th August 2015, 12:15
Yes, but have a look. I’m leading in grid place penalties.
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
29th August 2015, 12:16
“So Fernando if you stayed at Ferrari you would have been on row…….nevermind”
sw6569 (@sw6569)
29th August 2015, 12:22
This button adds places to our grid penalty.
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
29th August 2015, 12:23
JB: Oh look! I could’ve been driving a Mercedes and you a Ferrari!
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
29th August 2015, 12:26
This is a list of things to say when our car beaks down.
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
29th August 2015, 12:30
“Quick Fernando the boss just came in, look interested!”
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
29th August 2015, 14:33
@runforitscooby
Ha-ha:-)
Nelson
29th August 2015, 12:37
Someone should seriously tape a label over this ‘Engine Destruct’ button. I can see someone pressing it accidentally!
Cod_ZA (@cod-sa)
29th August 2015, 12:39
“There he is! I found Wally!”
Martin
29th August 2015, 12:53
Button: “And then you just press this button and it translates what Ron said into English.”
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
29th August 2015, 12:57
“I wonder if that kart on eBay
Is faster than our car”
“Nah I’d take a look at the 2011 HRT – It’s only £250”
*turns round and sees Eric Boullier*
Caroline Geddes (@lass321)
29th August 2015, 12:58
‘… and right here is where that toddler on a tricycle overtook me’
Paul leeman
29th August 2015, 13:05
Jb: let’s put some radio 1 on to cheers you up
Fast
29th August 2015, 13:13
See, grid spot 56!
Mach1 (@mach1)
29th August 2015, 13:21
“Fernando, I knew it! This proves someone stole the engine whilst I was napping in the cockpit……that is why I was so slow…..I must have been gassed!!!”
airtone
29th August 2015, 13:21
Look, Vandoorne is faster than us!
S Chicodha (@reganamer)
29th August 2015, 13:22
‘Fernando, these electrics seem to be working!’
2face
30th August 2015, 8:58
lol
Axle
29th August 2015, 13:22
lolll best caption competition ever. I could say a ton of stuff to this, but I know someone is gonna nail it hard lolll So no sense trying for me.
Steve W (@westcoastboogaloo)
29th August 2015, 13:24
Jenson – “…and that’s where Honda puts the hamster wheel that powers the engine”
Gyllias (@gyllias)
29th August 2015, 13:25
Er, Fernando, this Honda computer is from 1993…
Eoin Harrington (@eoinharrington)
29th August 2015, 13:28
JB: “And this button turns off ERS, and this one turns off the turbo…”
FA: “And where are the buttons to turn them back on?”
JB: “Ha, good joke Fernando!”
Scuderia Couch (@constructf1)
29th August 2015, 13:30
“See Fernando, no opt-out clauses in your contract!”
Drg
29th August 2015, 13:30
Alonso realises Jenson knows exactly who was messing around in his wife’s knicker drawer…
Henkly
29th August 2015, 13:35
See? They HAVE put the engine on backwards.
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 41 wins!!! For Jules (@)
29th August 2015, 13:43
“Eh Fernando, we also have to go 25 rows back…on the plane back home. Economy class this time.”
George (@george)
29th August 2015, 13:45
Button: “…and then he uploaded his telemetry to twitter, like this!”
Alonso [internally]: I’m surrounded by idiots
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 41 wins!!! For Jules (@)
29th August 2015, 13:50
“You look stressed Nando, what about a holiday in France?… or in the Red SeaZone?”
Jethro (@jethro)
29th August 2015, 13:52
Hey Fernando, what’s this you’ve been adding to the folder named “Stepney Data”?
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
29th August 2015, 14:31
@Jethro Ha-ha:-)
skylien
29th August 2015, 13:56
“Fernando, look. An upgrade that works at last. Touchscreens!”
Chris (@bristolcel)
29th August 2015, 14:04
Look what happens to Ron when I press this…
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
29th August 2015, 14:07
Jensen proving to Fernando that his car’s engine is the same a motorized Honda lawn mower
skylien
29th August 2015, 14:15
Fernando thinking, he will spill that 5 o’clock tea again…
Chapor (@chapor)
29th August 2015, 14:18
Fernando, check what this cat does to the dog…
Goriot
29th August 2015, 14:19
Their website says: “Honda lawn mowers offer exceptional performance, reliability, and features”. Right!
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
29th August 2015, 18:04
:)
Robert
29th August 2015, 14:22
Well at least you’re in the top 5 of best payd F1 drivers, that should put a smile on your face.
Robert
29th August 2015, 14:31
Look there’s the spot where i putted some nails on the track.
Hopefully that will gain us some advantage
Baconisgood2me
29th August 2015, 14:32
“Look here, the data shows if we go 88mph we can start the race on the last lap!”
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
29th August 2015, 14:40
Astronaut 1: Look, this is the point where we’ll be entering earth’s atmosphere after we take our places on the grid.
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
29th August 2015, 14:47
I’m pushing my button, you wanna try Fernando?
Becken Lima (@becken-lima)
29th August 2015, 14:55
— “Where we are going to, Captain Button?
— We’re going where no McLaren man has gone before, Dear Fernando…”
Corrado (@)
29th August 2015, 17:12
Ahahahahaaaaaaaaaaa!
joolsy (@joolsy)
29th August 2015, 15:15
Hey Fernando why so glum?
I just spent the last of our tokens on the rollercoaster!
Joni (@theflyingfinns)
29th August 2015, 15:16
Fernando Alonso is having trouble following too many buttons
Yusuf
29th August 2015, 15:23
“if I press this maybe we’ll go faster??” 😂
Robert
29th August 2015, 15:43
I can see my whole House, really not that anyone now dares to break!
Jack Jeffreys (@jack1501)
29th August 2015, 15:43
Jenson: And this is where Ron said we would win a race….
Fernando: _______
Corey (@dragon86)
29th August 2015, 15:46
Jenson shows Fernando the pictures he took during the race in Spa
Bebilou (@bebilou)
29th August 2015, 15:53
JB: I wonder if that cyclist can overtake us.
FA: He surely has better tyres…
Ricosaurio
29th August 2015, 16:18
I think this is a nice place to watch the rest of the race!
socksolid (@socksolid)
29th August 2015, 16:31
Look, vettel is on podium. Again!
Philip (@philipgb)
29th August 2015, 16:40
Button: “Hey Fernando, I think we need more than six tenths”
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
29th August 2015, 18:06
:)
Lee Barnett
29th August 2015, 16:41
Look Fernando, Lewis posted Rosberg’s telemetry on Twitter.
Scalextric (@scalextric)
29th August 2015, 16:51
“Look. At least we’re still featured in caption contests.”
TomMK (@tommk)
29th August 2015, 16:59
Haha +1
Fernando
29th August 2015, 16:53
Look Fernando, you’ve become a viral meme!
Bill Holt (@americanf1nutter)
29th August 2015, 16:55
JB: “So, they tell me if they push THIS button, we get 13 more kph on the straights.”
FA: “They lie”
zicasso (@zicasso)
29th August 2015, 16:56
Fernando thinking to himself.. I cannot listen to this guy’s complaining any longer.
Alec
29th August 2015, 17:07
Alonso: “Jenson, how many penalties do we have this time?”
Jenson: “Errm…I’m going to need to use this computer. 5 for the distributor, 10 for the head gasket, 15 for the oil filter, 20 for the rubber grommets, 5 for the oil filter. That’s 55 grid places for you…But only 50 for me. That’s progress!
Alonso: So, that’s why we have to start the race from here. At least it’s warm. Does this thing have Frozen?
PSM
29th August 2015, 17:09
JB: can you believe this? I am getting penalties even for the simulation.
Rousseau (@orpheu)
29th August 2015, 17:44
Button: “Fernando look, I was 17th fastest. Try to beat me now”
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
29th August 2015, 17:48
Look, even Maldonado is still running.
Swindle94 (@swindle94)
29th August 2015, 17:50
Button: “and next year in Monaco you can come stay in this villa near my place.”
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
29th August 2015, 18:03
Look, Yashuisa was damn right, we finished just behind a Ferrari!
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
29th August 2015, 18:14
Haha look, they were playing at angry birds all that time!
hzh (@hzh00)
29th August 2015, 18:18
“Come on Honda, even this computer is on safe mode!”
Tiomkin
29th August 2015, 18:26
Despite Jenson’s enthusiasm, Alonso remain unimpressed by the new Mc-Honda simulator.
Mehtab Ahmed (@t4bb3)
29th August 2015, 19:04
“Look Fernando, Ron booked us both the last row on the Nürburgring, if we get more grid penalties!”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
29th August 2015, 19:06
Why are we using CRT monitors from 1960?
Atticus (@atticus-2)
29th August 2015, 20:00
Jenson: “Look, Fernando, I found a lap time that’s worse than ours.”
steve
29th August 2015, 20:12
Look Alonzo, here’s the secret button that gives our engines the needed horsepower, dare me to push it!
Ev
29th August 2015, 20:18
Jenson: “I didn’t know they even made CRT monitors anymore!”
Fernando: “No wonder Honda can’t make a modern F1 engine that works…”
John Mulrooney
29th August 2015, 20:53
YES!!!!!!!!!! Marussia said they’ll take us!!
skylien
29th August 2015, 20:57
Fernando thinking: How I hate it when people are poking at the screen!…
Steven Smith (@ragwort)
29th August 2015, 21:14
I’m telling you Jenson, that microwave isn’t working. I put a paella in half an hour ago and it’s still cold.
andae23 (@andae23)
29th August 2015, 21:51
“Look on the bright side, Fernando, at the very least our WEC livestream is still working!”
BlackJack (@danieljaksa)
29th August 2015, 22:47
I wish Jensen would stop being so damn optimistic! The truth is, we’re still driving a truck.
Wesley (@)
29th August 2015, 22:47
“Look Fernando…you are so far back I think that is Fangio passing you.”
BlackJack (@danieljaksa)
29th August 2015, 22:53
And here’s where you overtook Stevens.
Derek Edwards
29th August 2015, 23:48
10 RUN HONDA
20 STOP HONDA
30 GOTO 10
Fmoe (@)
30th August 2015, 0:04
«Have you tried turning it off and on again?»
verstappen (@verstappen)
30th August 2015, 0:17
Jenson: “you look ridiculous in that Ashley Madison profile picture!”
verstappen (@verstappen)
30th August 2015, 0:26
“According to the internet we’re both whiners, but there’s only one of us who they think is a blackmaling cheater…”
Catered Ham
30th August 2015, 0:29
We’re faster through sector two in the driver’s parade cars…
James Brickles (@brickles)
30th August 2015, 0:36
Look on the bright side Fernando, our Honda engine now ONLY 200 horse behind the Renault engine!
quinnuendo (@quinnuendo)
30th August 2015, 1:03
“Hey look, I found your old user account and files from your previous time at McLaren – here’s your old telemetry, a draft letter to FIA, plans to blackmail Ron…”
Jack (@jackisthestig)
30th August 2015, 1:57
“It says Do you wish to revert back to your previous configuration?“
Ohm (@attakorn)
30th August 2015, 3:16
Look Fernando, Lewis is on 80 podiums now!
PT (@pt)
30th August 2015, 4:04
“See, a UFO…!”
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
30th August 2015, 6:16
Jenson: Geez… What memes are they going to make from us now…
Fernando: Hopefully fast ones. 😒
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
30th August 2015, 7:00
“Says here that Kimi is most popular. “
ColdFly F1 (@)
30th August 2015, 8:41
Here in the rules it says that with a 55 place grid penalty we first have to unlap ourselves during the formation lap!
theferret (@theferret)
30th August 2015, 9:08
Hey look Nando, Felipe is faster than you!
theferret (@theferret)
30th August 2015, 9:11
This role seems good for you Nando. Pays handsomely, flexible working hours. The only weird thing is you have feed some dog called Roscoe.
Todfod (@todfod)
30th August 2015, 9:57
Jenson – “Okay Fernando, I’ve just marked the horsepower output of Mercedes engines on this graph. Now place your thumb on the Honda horsepower output. Are we way behind?”
Dean P Craddock
30th August 2015, 11:46
If only we could run that long that our tyres would blow out!
mickey18 (@mickey18)
30th August 2015, 11:47
Button and Alonso onboard HELL in 2017: A Race Odyssey
Loup Garou (@loup-garou)
30th August 2015, 11:55
Button: Hey look! You’re being lapped faster than me!
A Ash
30th August 2015, 12:09
Forget the old saying, you laugh and I’ll cry.
George Raine
30th August 2015, 14:09
See, the Ford KA has us on straight line speed out of Eau Rouge. But we’re purple everywhere else!
RRRacer007 (@rrracer007)
30th August 2015, 16:22
JB: I’ve found this alternative leaderboard, guess who’s First and Second for engine penalties taken (so far) this year!?
Apexor
30th August 2015, 17:23
Fern: so Jenson how much sleeping gas they gave you?
Looks like they gave you too much, you seem too happy hanging out in here.
Jenson: sorry Fernando I don’t recall that particular event.
But how much electric shock did you get during you pre season testing incident? Looks like you needed more of it.
Apexor
30th August 2015, 17:33
Jenson and Fernando pass the time to look for their new jobs, Jenson as found one for Fernando. “Here’s a good job for you Fernando, you could be a bus driver. It is slow to drive, well balanced, easy to handle and you actually get to be paid to do the job.”
Blasbri
30th August 2015, 18:05
JB: “it´s much more fun to watch the race from the VIPs space than from the MP4-30, don´t you think so, Fer?”
Todfod (@todfod)
30th August 2015, 18:56
Another one for fun –
Jenson – “I’m glad they attached iPads instead of those boring monitors, at least we’ll have something to do while the others are racing”
Retired (@jeff1s)
30th August 2015, 20:37
Look Fernando, I’m 16th!
HK (@me4me)
30th August 2015, 20:53
“The telemetry say’s it all, half a second quicker! Don’t twitter it though, you might get in trouble..”
Placid (@placid)
30th August 2015, 21:26
Fernando: NO!!! IT CAN’T BE!!! You believe that Graham Rahal can beat Juan Pablo?
Jenson: I dunno. He has been receiving Sergio’s recipies. Jessica put a bet. If Montoya wins the crown, I would have to give her a $2M spending budget per month for the rest of the year.
Fernando: What if you win?
Jenson: She has to drive my mom’s rusty old Mercedes.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
30th August 2015, 23:28
“Houston, we have a problem! Main B BUS undervolt!”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
30th August 2015, 23:30
JB: “Hey look, Ron and the Honda guy are fighting!”
Catered Ham
30th August 2015, 23:39
When they said ‘We would be using space-age technology’ to get you back, I think they meant these 1960’s NASA ‘Mission Control’ Computers…
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
30th August 2015, 23:45
JB: “Any ideas Fernando?”
FA: “I no nothing, I’m from Barcelona.”
Broke84 (@broke84)
31st August 2015, 11:06
Alonso and Button familiarise themselves with their new “in-race mess room”
Chris Møller
31st August 2015, 11:51
Ha ha, you`re working sunday Fernando
amoeba (@amoeba)
31st August 2015, 22:28
Look, I will start ahead of you! You’ve just got another 25-place grid penalty!
Maks Shysha
1st September 2015, 12:12
Ahahaha, Fernando, look – Manor is so slooooow.. Loosers!!
Still camileon (@stillcamileon)
2nd September 2015, 21:14
Push once to increase power, Push twice for better reliability, Push three time for flying pigs !!
joolsy (@joolsy)
2nd September 2015, 22:20
I even had to change my engine in the simulator!
Andrew
3rd September 2015, 16:12
“Purple again! I’m sure Seb regrets that move to Ferrari.”
Gielissen
13th September 2015, 9:15
Button is saying: the screen says we are in a toilet break, nice job Dennis , now people won’t talk about our car break. Alonso is still like: whatever… I didn’t drive yet man.
Jeb Rickenbacker
14th September 2015, 21:53
Look Fernando, all those fans are holding a banner just for YOU: “Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing!”.