Lewis Hamilton confers with his race engineer Pete Bonnington during last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
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Dean Stewart (@dean111181)
24th September 2016, 11:58
“So, am I the white Power Ranger or the yellow one?”
JimJohnson
24th September 2016, 22:16
Now come on… You’re being silly… If you don’t take your helmet off you won’t be able to eat your alphabetti spaghetti and then you’ll never grow up to be big and strong like P Diddy.
Loen (@loen)
26th September 2016, 18:04
‘And though you might not realise….I am both Woolf and Bonnington….
…..you see….I’m a shape shifter !’
Lewis last seen running down pitlane screaming gibberish….!
Prabul
24th September 2016, 12:14
HAM: How is my new song thru the headphones.. Toto?
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
24th September 2016, 12:19
Toto, “I am just listening to Sky Sports. They’ve once again change their stance and put you on the backfoot for the title”!
Prabul Kanth P M (@prabul)
24th September 2016, 12:21
How is my new song thru Headphones , Totto?
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
24th September 2016, 12:26
“Can I be in the next F1 meme? Please? I don’t want Alonso hogging the spotlight!”
Hamish Curtis (@ayrtonsenna26)
24th September 2016, 12:34
Toto: “I’ve got some bad news, Nico is faster than you.”
Hamilfan
24th September 2016, 23:29
Doesn’t seem funny at first, but if you picture Toto saying it in his accent , it cracks me up !
Stubborn Swiss (@stubbornswiss)
24th September 2016, 12:36
“Beware off Wolff in sheeps clothing”.
Nick
24th September 2016, 12:37
What do you mean ”it’s Nico’s turn to win the championship’?
Placid (@placid)
24th September 2016, 12:41
Toto: This is the last time you are going to have Susie take care of Roscoe. Your mutt just shredded her mink coat.
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
24th September 2016, 12:45
Keith, this is Bonnington and not Toto
Benjamin Richardson
24th September 2016, 14:15
I don’t get it
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
24th September 2016, 16:03
:-)
I wanted to let @keithcollantine know that the person next to Lewis is his race engineer Peter Bonnington and Toto Wolff
adigz
24th September 2016, 17:03
keith got it really wrong this time;D because like icemangrins says it is NOT Toto Wolff on the picture but Peter Boninngton – Lewis’s race engineer
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
24th September 2016, 19:43
So it’s a Bonnington in Wolff’s clothing?
pcxmac (@xsavior)
24th September 2016, 20:19
both are equally worthless, but thats clearly toto, waxing his cool shtick.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
24th September 2016, 22:19
@icemangrins Indeed it is – they look very similar from this angle. Thanks for that, I’ve changed it now.
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
24th September 2016, 12:47
I don’t appreciate you calling me “Lewis baby” on the team radio.
cdavman (@cdavman)
24th September 2016, 12:57
“I’m really sorry Lewis, Bernie has asked us to throw your race again, ya know, for The Show. I swear this’ll be the last time.”
(Note, not my personal views on the situation)
Jonzza (@jonzza)
24th September 2016, 13:03
Fed up of Hamilton’s moaning, Toto now always makes sure his headphones are on whenever Hamilton’s near
Robbie (@robbie)
24th September 2016, 13:21
LH: Mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble.
TW: Copy…your brakes will be fine.
Feuerdrache (@xenomorph91)
24th September 2016, 13:26
Hamilton: “Why are wearing these ugly glasses now?”
Bonnington: “I’m trying to disguise as Toto Wolff to improve your situation within the team again after what happened last week in Budapest.”
Hamilton: “Are you sure this will work?”
Bonnington: “This plan is fool-proof, Lewis. Many F1 fans already recognized me as Toto and even Niki did as well.”
I actually thought as well it would be Wolff but with a closer look you can recognize him. Wolff looks most definitely older. :D
Retired (@jeff1s)
24th September 2016, 13:42
“Lewis baby, stay cool. We’re in a good position, stay cool. Okay”
D B Cox
24th September 2016, 13:47
LH: So is it hammer time yet ?
Racingman3000 (@racingman3000)
24th September 2016, 13:48
“Don’t Worry Lewis, i’ll bless the rains down in Malaysia”
hzh (@hzh00)
24th September 2016, 13:57
“Last time I checked my contract it didn’t say German horse power!”
halifaxf1fan
24th September 2016, 14:18
Hamilton: “How can I go faster around here?”
Engineer: “Give me a minute, I will go and ask Nico.”
Ciprian
24th September 2016, 19:16
Best!
Craig
25th September 2016, 13:37
Like it.
halifaxf1fan
8th October 2016, 1:25
Thanks guys!
pi
24th September 2016, 14:29
toto: nico will have a car failure at abu dhabi and you will win the title.
lewis: ok.
Caino
24th September 2016, 14:31
Ja, it’s ok Looovis….but I much pdefer something like Julie Androos singing…..you know…..’Edelweiss’
The Blade Runner (@)
24th September 2016, 14:31
That’s Pete Bonnington not Toto!
Jaime
24th September 2016, 14:37
Lewis we need to let Nico win again to justify his new contract.
ANDREW (@johnson102)
24th September 2016, 14:41
My helmet comes off when you give me my lollipop!
The Blade Runner (@)
24th September 2016, 14:44
PB: “What do you want for lunch?”
LH: “Whatever Nico’s having but twice as much!”
Patrick (@paeschli)
24th September 2016, 16:13
LH: “Because after all, Nico is not as hungry as me”
the limit
24th September 2016, 14:53
Toto: Listen Lewis, we’ve asked your team mate to crash to bring out the safety car so don’t worry!
Lewis (TO HIMSELF): Great, and when you get caught you’ll get banned for life and I will still be the hero. Hoorah!
Traverse
24th September 2016, 14:56
Toto: I’ve replaced your brakes with some of Susie’s chicken fillets, ok?
MB (@muralibhats)
24th September 2016, 15:03
My left shoe has less grip. Can I Snapchat about it?
Corey (@dragon86)
24th September 2016, 15:06
Lewis, I know you are trying to impersonate The Stig. but its not working.
charliex (@photogcw)
24th September 2016, 15:08
Toto: It’s a good news/bad news type of situation, Lewis. The good news is Liberty Media just blew 8.1 billion dollars for F1. In order to attract more viewers, the bad news is you and Nico must start the 2016 races behind the Manors.
Mark Oates
24th September 2016, 15:09
“Ok, Sure you’re losing your hair, but think how long a bottle of shampoo will last you.”
David BR
24th September 2016, 15:15
Bonnington: Listen Lewis, hush still, but I think my Toto disguise is working…
Lewis: [muffled voice] OK, mfff, ssso nhow you av toooo let the wmorld knowww Merrrcedesz ar mmnnaking mne wear this helmmmet forrr the rest ovv the seazonnn so I cannnmt go partyinnng.
Traverse
24th September 2016, 15:17
Pete Bonninator: “I’m a Cyborg from the year 3087, sent by your great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandchild, Lewis Hamilton XV of The Kingdom of Eurasia.”
Lewis: “Yeah but..”
Pete Bonninator: “Listen! Nico winning the 2016 wdc results in a catastrophic turn of events that leads to the collapse of the western sports industry, which in turn sends Bernie Eccleston into a maniacal frenzy which…suffice to say…sparks world war 3. You must win the championship baby, you MUST!”
Lewis: “Is this a YouTube prank?!? I bet it is lol!!”
Pete Bonninator: “Come with me if you want to win.”
JamieFranklinF1 (@jamiefranklinf1)
25th September 2016, 19:03
Had it been Toto Wolff, it would have been amazing. But this is still great!
BJ (@beejis60)
24th September 2016, 15:37
Hamilton sits in despair as Bono tries his best Tony Ross radio victory celebration
Glen C
24th September 2016, 15:37
Lewis: “What’s wrong with my car now….”
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
24th September 2016, 15:47
The media distorting the truth as always :-)
schooner (@schooner)
24th September 2016, 15:50
“Don’t worry Lewis, you are still my favorite. Now if you will excuse me, I need to go have a word with Nico”.
mark jackson
24th September 2016, 16:11
“Don’t talk to me while I’m on break!” – Hamilton
Philip (@philipgb)
24th September 2016, 16:12
Hamilton: “Who, Toto? Toto’s my dawg!”
The Blade Runner (@)
24th September 2016, 16:20
Lewis: “Don’t tell anyone but I can’t get this fricking helmet off man!”
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
24th September 2016, 16:22
Can I have my phone back now?
Daisuke K
24th September 2016, 16:41
“Lewis, could I just check your new hairstyle?”
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
24th September 2016, 17:08
Lewis, “So, I heard Bernie requesting Dynamo to disappear Mercedes from the grid?”
Peter Bonnington, “Don’t worry Lewis, Chase Carey is on his way”
*Laughter*
nase
24th September 2016, 17:13
Bono, can you hear me? There’s a a guy talking to me who sounds just like you but looks like Toto …
Alex De (@alexde)
24th September 2016, 17:14
“What about the other car ?”
nase
24th September 2016, 17:17
LH: What do you mean, we can’t copy Nico’s setup?
PB: Well, your hard drive was full with all the tracks you recorded …
Erzen
24th September 2016, 17:25
“But Totto he pushed me off the traaaaaack”
CateredHam
24th September 2016, 17:37
I’m sorry mate, there are no more toys in the pram. But daddy said if you’re good at the next race, he will take you and Kimi out for ice cream.
U2F1 (@u2f1)
24th September 2016, 18:22
It’s hammer time Lewis for the remaining races or Rosberg is gonna get you hammered !!
Chad (@srichandrakumar)
24th September 2016, 18:26
Toto : “You really need a break before your next race is Malaysia”
Lewis : “No..!! What i really need are better brakes in Malaysia..”
Neil (@neilosjames)
24th September 2016, 18:33
Though there aren’t many downsides to being a Mercedes driver, having to use Qualcomm’s new super-connected, cloud-sharing toilet is definitely one of them.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
24th September 2016, 18:49
Bonnington: Sorry Lewis, but I just have to tell you: some of your range of fashion accessories that you designed, they are just so “passe” … ummm … excuse me for asking, but you don’t need to put your helmet on just yet.
Apexor
24th September 2016, 18:54
Engineer: so here is the game plan for the next race Lewis, go strait, fast, be easy on the breaks and stop trashing hotel rooms it bad for you.
Lewis: I don’t trash hotel rooms I sleep in them.
Craig
24th September 2016, 19:02
Toto: Lewis, I’m telling you the team absolutely must have another driver besides yourself because we’ve got 2 cars.
Thedonz
24th September 2016, 19:14
Man in Hamiltons Helmet:how’s my car setup looking Toto?
Bonnington: Lewis, its me, Pete, I’m just pretending to be Toto :)
Rosberg: that’s OK, I’m just pretending to be Hamilton.
marcus (@wombat1m)
24th September 2016, 19:21
Hear no evil, speak no evil
charliex (@photogcw)
24th September 2016, 19:38
Toto: Lewis, the BBC just called back. You can’t be the Stig.
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
24th September 2016, 19:47
I’m not Lewis, I’m an actor paid to pretend to be Lewis.
He’s got a party to go to.
andae23 (@andae23)
24th September 2016, 20:05
“Lewis, could you help me? These lazy-ass journos keep calling me Toto…”
no offence mate :P
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
24th September 2016, 20:12
Lewis: This is clearly not what I meant by needing assistance with my brake management
Black n Blue
24th September 2016, 20:27
How would you like to drive for us in Singapore, Pascal?
ChuckL8
24th September 2016, 20:59
LH: “Wolff. … Once and for all, and please stop asking … This is me, Lewis … I am NOT The Stig”
myxtiom (@myxtiom)
24th September 2016, 21:11
official title of this picture: “wannabe hip hopper talking to wannabe Toto Wolff”
myxtiom (@myxtiom)
24th September 2016, 21:21
Hamilton needs to be comforted after hearing the news about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
John H (@john-h)
24th September 2016, 21:22
Don’t you see? Toto and Bonnington… it’s the same person. I feel like I’m taking crazy pills here.
Apexor
24th September 2016, 21:45
PB: Here’s what you when you with a girl in your hotel room, go strait, go fast and go easy on the breaks.
LH: Got it.
Richard (@rick1984)
24th September 2016, 22:03
Bonnington. “No lewis, your doing it wrong…
I know its what the people say they want…
Just trust me, this is not what a ‘gloves off’ battle means”
James Beumee (@jamesracr28)
24th September 2016, 22:10
Lewis: So Toto which do you prefer Asian women or Susie.
Toto: Well…
Dwight Yoakum
24th September 2016, 22:15
“Hallo Louuwiss, Aye aaam Toto, your teeem manatscher.”
“Very funny Bono…’
“Aye aaam naaat Bono, aye aaaam TOTO!”
Richard Gooch
24th September 2016, 22:15
Look, I’ve superglued your helmet on, you superglued my headphones on, let’s call it quits.
Scottie (@scottie)
24th September 2016, 22:16
Lewis, we need you to sit off the seat like this to prevent your overalls wearing through.
verstappen (@verstappen)
24th September 2016, 22:27
PB: “I know, Lewis, it’s terrible, but we will find you another hairdresser. Now, you can’t keep your helmet on through the entire weekend.”
Esteban Gutierrez
24th September 2016, 22:39
Beware of turn 6 & 8, and no matter what avoid Esteban!!
Anthony Hordley
24th September 2016, 22:46
What do you mean Mel & Sue have left bake off.
To the Max !
24th September 2016, 22:52
Lewis : “…and if I go like this?”
Pete : “No Lewis. I know it’s shameful to be on a podium with someone who drinks out of a shoe, but you can’t wear your helmet on the podium.”
ACx
24th September 2016, 23:03
Sorry, Bake Off went where???
BlackJack (@danieljaksa)
24th September 2016, 23:20
Sorry Lewis, I asked Toto for a better strategy, but all he told me was to tell you to drive more like Nico.
Wesley (@)
24th September 2016, 23:34
Is that you Toto?….Pete?…I’m sorry, you guys all look alike to me.
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
25th September 2016, 9:04
Lol. Very good.
Zim
25th September 2016, 10:02
Shots fired!
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
26th September 2016, 17:37
I’m sorry, I really did not mean to shoot anyone. Just, it was very funny.
alex w
25th September 2016, 10:48
Winner! Very naughty!
matiascasali (@matiascasali)
25th September 2016, 0:31
C’mon Lewis! you’ve already won twice! let Nico win this before RedBull trash us all next year!
Mika Hämäläinen
25th September 2016, 1:12
PB: Ok, Stig, listen. This is important. Remember to work on your hand tan.
Darren C
25th September 2016, 2:07
So toto your telling me this is not the new Mclaren one zee like Nico said? Damn dude.
Tony Howell
25th September 2016, 2:36
You got the job, you are now the “New STIG” and Button will be the new guest host of Top Gear, so keep Wednesday’s open.
Mark Jackson
25th September 2016, 2:59
Hamilton: “How my new rap album? On fleek isn’t it?”
Bono: “Erm.. copy that Lewis”
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
25th September 2016, 3:16
Lewis Hamilton’s head in a nutshell.
HK (@me4me)
25th September 2016, 3:25
Why are we doing this? – It’s all about appearances Lewis, Nico must win some as well. Let them believe you’re struggling.
moblet (@moblet)
25th September 2016, 4:07
Gosh, Lewis, you were right. There *is* an “other car”.
Zim
25th September 2016, 10:01
Ha ha ha ha ha!!
Scalextric (@scalextric)
25th September 2016, 4:43
You can take the helmet off. I promise it’s not Eddie Jordan doing the interviews.
Michael (@cavman99)
25th September 2016, 6:13
OK Lewis it’s hammertime, you’re late to the grid!
Todfod (@todfod)
25th September 2016, 7:27
Lewis – By any chance, did you and Toto have a parent in common?
McF1 (@mccosmic)
25th September 2016, 7:47
Bonnington: I don’t know why Lewis but on this particular track you really sing-a-poor!
Rhys Milford
25th September 2016, 8:17
Lewis, will you make me the happiest man in England?
AMR (@aiera-music)
25th September 2016, 8:48
“We’ve been giving Ross pointers on his “Woo-hoo’s” when Nico wins. We’ll hopefully notice an improvement soon Lewis.”
Ruben
25th September 2016, 9:30
That awkward moment when your engineer tells you Rio Haryanto is replacing you for the weekend as a publicity stunt to sell more cars.
Zim
25th September 2016, 9:59
May I recommend Colgate, Oral-B or any other good breath-freshening toothpaste.
Bernie
25th September 2016, 10:38
I think those _were_ the droids we’re looking for…
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
25th September 2016, 10:50
Don’t worry about those kids bullying you, Toto will take care of them.
alex w
25th September 2016, 10:51
LH: You look like Toto….
PB: I wish you looked more like Nico today…
hzh (@hzh00)
25th September 2016, 12:41
“One more reminder and I almost got on top of the brakes and started break dancing”.
Jay_au (@jay)
25th September 2016, 13:17
I promise Lewis, Nico won’t throw anything at you, so can you please take off your helmet?
Melchior (@)
25th September 2016, 13:33
Lewis: “I told you not to talk to me man”
Craig
25th September 2016, 13:44
Look Lewis if you promise not to sulk about Nico beating you I will get you are pair of them snap chat sunglasses you want ok
will that make it better
Come on stop crying now your a big boy.
icemangrins (@icemangrins)
25th September 2016, 13:46
It was awkward for Bono to share the news that Ron Dennis took Roscoe home with him
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
25th September 2016, 14:27
So, remember the plan? On lap three the marshall will stay out at the end of the main straight. Lap three, Lewis.
Derek Edwards
25th September 2016, 14:44
No use disguising yourself as Lewis, Dr. Marko – I recognised you’re Helmut immediately…
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
25th September 2016, 16:13
Lewis, sit down. It’s time to drop the hammer.
Understeer (@abdelilah)
25th September 2016, 16:45
Did Rosberg’s mechanics mess with my car again ?
hzh (@hzh00)
25th September 2016, 17:08
“That’s weird, we found a hammer jammed in your brakes!”
hobo (@hobo)
26th September 2016, 15:25
“Engineering has confirmed that your helmet is stuck, Lewis. We need to go strat mode 3.”
Jim Kelly
28th September 2016, 21:45
Look we can’t keep giving you a bent car like the last three years. People are getting suspicious. .