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Strontium (@strontium)
13th August 2016, 11:57
Alonso and Button try to keep their fans entertained after both cars broke down again
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
13th August 2016, 15:27
Hehe goone one
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
13th August 2016, 15:28
*good*
Kringle
14th August 2016, 6:20
And it’s all smiles at Mclaren after it’s drivers completed their Artificial Joy Training during the summer break.
Nick (@npf1)
13th August 2016, 12:04
‘McLaren Drivers React to: All teams bar Sauber and Manor disqualified for rest of the season’
MahavirShah (@mahavirshah)
13th August 2016, 12:09
McLaren decided it was high time they shared their drivers’ Top Gear Audition images.
Mick
13th August 2016, 12:10
McLaren announce a surprise return to Mercedes engines for 2017
Tango (@tango)
13th August 2016, 22:44
Brilliant
petebaldwin (@)
13th August 2016, 12:10
Jenson and Fernando catch up on the WEC highlights between sessions.
spafrancorchamps
13th August 2016, 12:12
Ron Dennis: To attract more sponsors, we need more air time. Therefore, I have decided that next years engine will be developed by Lockheed Martin.
spafrancorchamps
13th August 2016, 12:14
OR:
In order for the team to get more air time, Lockheed Martin joins McLaren to develop its 2017 engine.
Patrick (@paeschli)
13th August 2016, 20:31
That’s actually pretty good :P
Deputy Dawg
13th August 2016, 12:18
Pebbles and Bam Bam fast-tracked into F1 to catch Max Verstappen.
Goriot
13th August 2016, 12:27
Shock test in 3… 2… 1…
spafrancorchamps
13th August 2016, 12:29
Jenson and Fernando looking at the season standings, as a technical mistake put McLaren at the top of the table.
bueuf1
13th August 2016, 12:30
“Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari engines will be banned for use of illegal fuel”
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
13th August 2016, 15:26
Nice one :-)
hzh (@hzh00)
13th August 2016, 12:35
McLaren drivers react to Hamilton’s recent tweets.
Gridlock (@gridlock)
13th August 2016, 12:37
The drivers are fitted with new temperature sensors following Jenson’s concerns in the last race.
mog
14th August 2016, 11:55
Very good.
Robbie (@robbie)
13th August 2016, 12:38
Jenson gives us a sneak peak at his post-F1 career…ventriloquist using an Alonso dummy.
AlexanderF1
13th August 2016, 12:56
brilliant!!! i would pay to see that
Robbie (@robbie)
13th August 2016, 12:42
Jenson: “…and then the doctor did THIS…”
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
13th August 2016, 12:45
Jenson breaks the most important rule at Mclaren as he unexpectedly rear ends his teammate.
hzh (@hzh00)
13th August 2016, 12:53
Alonso’s email attachment to Vettel after once again Ferrari switched off very early to prepare for the following year.
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
13th August 2016, 15:24
Hehe not bad
Graham (@guitargraham)
13th August 2016, 12:55
Ron (off camera) “ok guys, you’re going to use the same engines as last race”
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
13th August 2016, 12:56
The McLaren boys celebrate the fact that starting near the back of the grid will let them see the grid girl’s for longer
ColdFly F1 (@)
13th August 2016, 13:02
Button and Alonso’s reaction when learning they once again topped the Drivers Salary per WDC point chart.
hzh (@hzh00)
13th August 2016, 13:03
Alonso’s and Button’s reaction to Rosberg after saying he can still beat Hamilton for this year’s title.
Robbie (@robbie)
13th August 2016, 13:16
Blooper: Jenson assumes he’s changing batteries in his life-like Nando-bot.
Lhf1
13th August 2016, 13:22
Helmet crash test …test vs control …the McLaren way :)
Saiesh (@saiesh)
13th August 2016, 13:28
Ron: Guys we are considering ditching Honda and returning to Merc power.
Eric (@fletch)
13th August 2016, 13:31
“Oh no! My hair is going to look like that when I take off this helmet too?!!!
just.daz (@nemo87)
13th August 2016, 13:38
Button and Alonso react to the FIAs suggestion of reverse grid qualifying.
John Cousins (@drone)
13th August 2016, 13:46
Williams, here we come!
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
13th August 2016, 13:53
Look, we’re quicker than STR! yey!
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
13th August 2016, 14:12
McLaren announce a switch back to Mercedes power units.
James Beumee
13th August 2016, 14:20
When you realise F1 2016 is weeks away!
Mashiat (@mashiat)
13th August 2016, 18:53
It’s actually not
ruliemaulana (@ruliemaulana)
13th August 2016, 14:22
McLaren drivers can’t produce natural expression when the team order them to rehearse their enthusiasm of Honda engine.
Lee (@leejo)
13th August 2016, 14:23
Best buddies take time off from their mid-Summer break to take in the greatest thrill in motorsports: a mid-season Manor driver change.
MikeeCZ
13th August 2016, 14:33
McLaren drivers excited after hearing that for 2017 their car is going to be equpped with a turbocharger instead of a hand drier
mog
14th August 2016, 11:58
Lol
the_donz
13th August 2016, 14:36
When checking the office noticeboard the drivers show their reaction after reading…
To all.
Mclaren have decided to retain the services of Jenson Button in 2017. However Fernando Alonso has been fired.
Kind regards
Ron.
Adz76 (@adz76)
13th August 2016, 14:36
What’s that ? More downforce and horse power you say???
We’re in!!!
schooner (@schooner)
13th August 2016, 14:38
“Blimey! I beat you 5 to 3 in Keith’s German GP driver rankings!”
Drg
13th August 2016, 14:42
Button and Alonso are informed that they are both through…
To qualifying…
Mashiat (@mashiat)
13th August 2016, 14:52
Button and Alonso react to Hamilton’s naughty picture in the pool
Mashiat (@mashiat)
13th August 2016, 14:56
Alonso and Button are ecstatic to pick up a rare pokemon…
Jack Jeffreys (@jack1501)
13th August 2016, 15:01
Felipe is faster than you
Nick (@theawesomefish)
13th August 2016, 15:17
“Wait, we BOTH got through to Q3?!”
Duncan Snowden
13th August 2016, 19:16
Took the words right out of my mouth. Er, fingers. Surely that’s the only possible winner?
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
13th August 2016, 15:22
Next year, everyone’s got Mercedes engine.
Ganesh
13th August 2016, 15:50
Mclaren title sponsor has issued a cheque!!!!
Ruben
13th August 2016, 16:07
Hurray. Haryanto won’t be faster than us on the straights.
Traverse
13th August 2016, 16:15
Jensom surprised by how big and shiny Alonso’s helmet his.
Christos (@christosts)
13th August 2016, 16:24
“McLaren switches back to Mercedes engines for 2017”
mfreire
13th August 2016, 16:32
Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull have pulled out!
Mark
13th August 2016, 16:42
Both cars in the points!!!!!
bull mello (@bullmello)
13th August 2016, 16:48
Honda found 3hp more!!!
Arthur (@eriko)
13th August 2016, 16:48
Button and Alonso spot a world championship point for the first time in years.
Todfod (@todfod)
13th August 2016, 17:20
Ron – “We’re gonna scrap the size zero philosophy”
Gerard Keenan
13th August 2016, 17:27
Ron actually cracks a smile for the first time,,,,ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh and hamilton just got sacked and decided to release a single……..
airtone
13th August 2016, 17:29
McLaren drivers reacting after Fernando Alonso actually wins the Belgian Grand Prix… in Codemasters’ latest F1 game.
airtone
13th August 2016, 17:37
McLaren drivers coming across a tiger Hamilton took in the paddock for a ride.
LH: don’t worry, it doesn’t bite !
james squire
13th August 2016, 17:37
Honda engine now so slow on straights that its possible to catch Pokemon.
james squire
13th August 2016, 17:39
Honda have found a surefire way to improve the KERS system …. by fitting Pikachu. Pokemon Go
airtone
13th August 2016, 17:46
Jenson Button’s jaw gets locked after McLaren drivers fail to swap face on Snapchat as Alonso kept his helmet on.
Greup (@greup)
13th August 2016, 17:59
The Johnnie Walker storeroom was temporarily left without guard…
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
13th August 2016, 18:27
Jenson and Fernando react to a concerning verdict from the team’s doctors about the effects of all Vandoorne’s air-miles…
Sonics (@sonicslv)
13th August 2016, 18:32
Ron Dennis just revealed to them early the 2017 McLaren GP2 challenger.
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
13th August 2016, 18:54
That moment when they realise Williams has been chasing Jenson’s services ever since Juan left
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
13th August 2016, 19:01
Ron: We’ve just heard Red Bull are going to ditch their Renault engines next year, so under the least supplied engines rule Honda will have to supply them too.
Matti
13th August 2016, 19:02
Jenson and Fernando looking at the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying results
Jason (@supergogoplata)
13th August 2016, 19:09
Jenson and Fernando accept their invitation to Kimi’s wedding
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
13th August 2016, 19:30
Even the McLaren drivers are surprised when Toto Wolff again declares Ferrari as a major threat!
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
13th August 2016, 19:31
The Venezuelan athlete Pastor Maldonado has won the Gold Medal in the finals of the Lip Reading contest at the Rio Olympics. He had correctly guessed “This is ridiculous” by Fernando Alonso and “You are going to have to wait for a while, I’m sorry to say” by Jenson Button.
Dan
13th August 2016, 19:32
Look! Another click bait article about Hamilton!
Hakeem (@themonkeyhead)
13th August 2016, 19:40
Button, giggling like mad, reminds Alonso that he didn’t just grab a hand brake
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
13th August 2016, 19:41
Button and Alonso announce joint 2017 Le Mans effort with Porsche.
foleyger (@foleyger)
13th August 2016, 19:41
“We both made Q3”
Bart
13th August 2016, 19:51
Wow! That rollercoaster at the fair was FAST!
Dan_the_McLaren_fan (@dan_the_mclaren_fan)
13th August 2016, 21:17
Ron : “Haryanto is going to replace on of you next year”
Joe
13th August 2016, 21:31
Yeah we just finished ahead of Lewis in a video game.
Deano
13th August 2016, 21:33
“Here Fernando read this, Ferrari think they’ll win the title this season!”
Deano
13th August 2016, 21:35
“Si Jenson, that is Bernies’ daughter in my hotel….”
Greg
13th August 2016, 21:43
“Look Nando! Your car….. It’s working…… So’s mine!!!!!
sm
13th August 2016, 21:46
The 2017 car is behind the camera. Alonso just can’t wait to get going…
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
13th August 2016, 21:53
Yeah, we got payed this month too!
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
13th August 2016, 21:55
Yeah, fat tires next year!
cdavman (@cdavman)
13th August 2016, 22:10
Button gives Alonso’s helmet a squeeze…
FRANCIS GOVERS
13th August 2016, 22:10
OK, to fit in the 2017 race car, we are going to have to chop off one of your legs. The good news is you get to chose which one…
Paul
13th August 2016, 22:11
Jenson: “I know my Spanish is a bit rusty, Fernando, bit that was not what I meant when I asked you to hold on to my helmet!”
Mike
13th August 2016, 22:14
Ron Dennis announces he’s found 200bhp more Honda power! Fails to mention it’s in the type r company cars he’s blagged from Honda.
Paul
13th August 2016, 22:14
Jenson & Fernando agree to hold each other’s helmets…
Willem Cecchi (@)
13th August 2016, 22:33
“Martin Whitmarsh joins Mercedes.”
das_it_mane
13th August 2016, 23:29
“We’re not last! We’re not last!!”
Dan Bedford
13th August 2016, 23:38
Jenson: Look how much Top Gear offered me to replace that ginger bloke!
Pink Peril
16th August 2016, 0:49
^ Winner
Dom (@3dom)
13th August 2016, 23:47
McLaren announce that Button will partner Vandoorne in its 2017 driver line up
Mangy Black Sheep (@mangyblacksheep)
13th August 2016, 23:48
“The Honda engine has been given 400 more Horsepower.”
Jonathan (@jonny705)
14th August 2016, 0:00
“Which of you two wants a Williams seat next year?” asked Claire Williams on FaceTime.
Robert
14th August 2016, 0:00
We’re faster than Massa!!!
Robert
14th August 2016, 0:05
Alonso en Button finished their first GP with McLaren
Robert
14th August 2016, 0:06
Alonso is pushing a Button
Jack (@jackisthestig)
14th August 2016, 0:32
Jenson and Fernando stumble across some engine tokens while Pokemon hunting.
Nuggy1980
14th August 2016, 0:48
“Jenson is faster than you” :-)
Dave
14th August 2016, 1:12
McLaren Hond’s engineers revealed the reason for their limit speed to their drivers : “The hand brake was ON, we simply forgot…Sorry”.
Veldaar (@veldaarf1)
14th August 2016, 3:52
The McLaren duo cannot believe how small the rear would be on the 2017 car.
LATG
14th August 2016, 4:01
Pastor Maldonado is back to racing!
LATG
14th August 2016, 4:02
Pastor Maldonado is coming back to racing!
Hamilfan
14th August 2016, 5:57
What !!! No radio rules anymore ?
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
14th August 2016, 6:23
Hey Jenson, Fernando, what’s your thoughts on Vandoorne’s chocolates?
Richard (@rick1984)
14th August 2016, 6:37
First driver to get their helmet off gets to go to williams next year
Scottie (@scottie)
14th August 2016, 6:41
V-tech finally kicked in yo!
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:05
So, Stoffel is definitely driving for Manor next year?
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:08
Alonso: So Jenson, if you really want to stay with us next year, remember to Stoffel all your energy into the camera.
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:10
Jenson: So, Fernando, remember to tell Ron that we spent the last hour or so on strengthening our face muscles for next year which is guaranteed to give us an extra 0.2 secs, yea?
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:12
Jenson: The least we can do this year is to help some bloke on F1F win the competition?
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:16
Alonso: When I said F1 is like one of those slapstick comedies where you get hit in the head, I truly meant it.
Button: This could be tricky guys…
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
14th August 2016, 7:18
Wow I just ended up submitting five entries to see if I stood a chance when I participated in my first ever CC at F1F. And no that’s not a caption ;)
AMR (@aiera-music)
14th August 2016, 7:52
“Kimi’s wedding invitation says Unlimited Bar Tab!”
Sumedh
14th August 2016, 8:06
Jenson and Fernando after finding out that there can be no engine failure for 4 weeks now.
David
14th August 2016, 8:29
Guys I know you are going to be dissapointed to leave the McLaren family, but Ron lost a bet to Nikki and now there will be a driver swap with Merc for 2017.
Illusive (@illusive)
14th August 2016, 8:49
motorsport manager is now on pc you say!!
Mike Ross
14th August 2016, 8:53
Topless photographer! Why did no one think of that before?
Ian Murtagh
14th August 2016, 9:06
Button shows alonso his contract offer from Williams
Quanil
14th August 2016, 9:29
Fernando and Jenson being told that they will race with two 2014 Mercedes engines found behind the factory.
David-A
14th August 2016, 9:41
Button poses for Alonso’s next helmet design.
Peppermint-Lemon (@)
14th August 2016, 9:50
The 2017 spec Ronspeak translator has just arrived, and Jenson learns he DOES have a contract for next year
B194 (@b194)
14th August 2016, 10:23
Butt & Ern audition as Bert & Ernie on Sesame Street.
“You’re Not Bert” sketch:
– Uh Ern, tell me, how do I look?
– With your eyes, Butt!
Rahman (@arahman93)
14th August 2016, 10:39
The moment a Honda spokesperson tells them they’ll be getting a 10bhp upgrade for the coming Spa gp
Caroline Geddes (@lass321)
14th August 2016, 12:27
Jenson: “That explains it Fernando: it’s a HOOVER engine – not a Honda!”
DB-C90 (@dbradock)
14th August 2016, 12:59
Fernando discovers that they have incorrectly wired the new MGUH into the drivers seat. Jenson’s just thankful he’s not in the car.
Evil Homer (@)
14th August 2016, 13:10
Jenson: REALLY Ron, you signed me again?!!
Fernando: REALLY Ron, you signed him again?!!
CateredHam
14th August 2016, 13:19
Button and Alonso first hear that they are not the slowest team on the grid…
Autumn
14th August 2016, 13:43
Nobody told the McClaren drivers that the Johnnie Walker had been replaced with absinthe until it was too late.
Placid (@placid)
14th August 2016, 14:32
Fernando: Jenson – Our exes are teasing us with Jimmy Johns sandwiches and milk.
Jenson: And only 2 words to describe it: ALEXANDER ROSSI.
Fernando: Bu… bu… but why Jimmy Johns and milk?
Jenson: He won the Indy 500 and got 18 months of free sandwiches from Jimmy Johns.
Fernando: Ron – ignore his calls.
Reece
14th August 2016, 14:32
McLaren finally get some R&D upgrades xD
Zeke
14th August 2016, 14:33
Button and Alonso testing the new internal rectal sensor required under the 2017 rules.
Pink Peril
16th August 2016, 0:55
It does look a bit like that!
das_it_name
14th August 2016, 15:56
Jenson and Fernando’s reaction after seeing Lewis Hamilton dancing shirtless in Barbados.
Saurabh (@sksahukanker62)
14th August 2016, 18:42
Button and Alonso looking at the F1 fanatic page.
Button: hey look we’ll be getting a completely new car specs next year. We’ll be finally winning some races then..
Alonso: 😲
Vik S. (@viks)
14th August 2016, 20:01
Alonso and Button decide to attend their first prostate examination together.
Atomic Wolf (@atomicwolf)
14th August 2016, 20:04
YES ! Your Pokémon Go! avatar is ready Fernando !
Apexor
15th August 2016, 3:39
Jenson and Fernando got excited that F1 is going to be an Olympic sport in the next two Olympic Games.
Apexor
15th August 2016, 3:41
Fernando and Jenson decided to watch the Olympic 100 meter run finals and found out that Usain Bolt can beat their cars.
Apexor
15th August 2016, 3:44
Hey! It’s Kyle and Kenny from Southpark.
pobear
15th August 2016, 20:02
CVC sold out to General Motors!
Pink Peril
16th August 2016, 0:54
In order to look pleased with the Spa engine specs in the PR photos, Fernando and Jenson get botoxed together.