F1 Fanatic readers kept the laughs coming throughout 2016 in our regular caption competitions. Here are all 29 of this year’s winners:
92: Ecclestone and Briatore
“Up-Up-Down-Down-Left-Right-Left-Right-B-A. That gives us an extra 10 engine tokens, right?”
Rob (@Rkodey)
93: Ferrari and the Pope
Despite the presence of the Pope, a host of dignitaries and two top drivers, the director still ensured young Carmen Jorda was in the centre of the frame.
Neil (@Neilosjames)
94: Ricciardo and Massa
“Frank said he wanted to change it to Rexona because I already do enough for Sure.”
Neil (@Neilosjames)
95: Romain Grosjean and Eddie Jordan
Romain could only force a smile after Haas revealed its new team principal.
Jackysteeg
96: Lewis Hamilton, Niki Lauda and Nico Rosberg
Lauda cancelled the apology practice after they missed hands for the fifth time.
@Wildrover84
97: Vitantonio Liuzzi, Pink and Christian Klien
After lapping within 12 seconds of Marco Sorenson in the simulator, Pink prepares for her seat fitting.
Pat Ruadh (@Fullcoursecaution)
98: Carlos Sainz Jnr and Max Verstappen
Max and Carlos had heard rumours about a seat free at McLaren.
Sam
99: Lewis Hamilton
“Nico virtually hit me!”
McF1 (@Mccosmic)
100: Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutierrez
“Now where can we find two deckchairs ’round here?”
@John-H
101: Bernie Ecclestone and Derek Warwick
“We need to change the rules again, there are still people in the grandstands.”
@Andae23
102: Max Verstappen
Verstappen wonders how many more world champions he can dispose of before someone gets suspicious.
James (@spirals)
103: Daniil Kvyat
“So, the guy at the back will take care of the braking?”
@Coldflyf1
104: Max Verstappen
Jacques Villeneuve gives his opinion on modern Formula One
@Jackysteeg
105: Sebastian Vettel
With 15 races still to go, Sebastian could hardly contain his excitement at the thought of a new helmet design.
@Jonny705
106: Bernie Ecclestone and Hermann Tilke
Ecclestone: Don’t listen to those guys at F1 Fanatic!
@Coldfly
107: Sebastian Vettel
“Blue lights, blue lights, come on blue lights!”
To the Max
108: Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso
Jenson and Fernando after finding out that there can be no engine failure for four weeks now
Sumedh
109 Gerhard Berger and Jean Todt
Jean Todt shows off the new FIA official head protection solution
@PhilEReid
110: Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz Jnr
Kvyat: “Straight from the can, Danny?”
Ricciardo: “Yeah mate, the barman’s wearing sandals.”
Pat Ruadh (@Fullcoursecaution)
111: Lewis Hamilton and Peter Bonnington
Hamilton: “So I heard Bernie requesting Dynamo to disappear Mercedes from the grid?”
Bonnington: “Don’t worry Lewis, Chase Carey is on his way”
Neel Jani (@Neelv27)
112: Nico Rosberg
“One screw at a time… Not thinking about the title, not at all. Just focus on this screw, then the next one.”
Serkankster
113: Max Verstappen and Bernie Ecclestone
“Good. Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you.”
SaturnVF1 (@Doublestuffpenguin)
114: Button in 2002
Jenson finally makes it to the top, using sheer brawn.
@Ninjenius
115: Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso
“Nico please, always leave the space!”
Johnny H.
116: Fernando Alonso and Dani Pedrosa
In a sensational twist to the F1 driver market, Sauber announce their 2017 line-up.
Nick (@Theawesomefish)
117: Lindsey Vonn and Helmut Marko
“You’re the only one who’s faster downhill then Kvyat’s career.”
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Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
26th December 2016, 13:41
98. made me laugh most!
Balue (@balue)
26th December 2016, 13:48
Really lot of good ones here. My favorite:
“After lapping within 12 seconds of Marco Sorenson in the simulator, Pink prepares for her seat fitting.”
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
27th December 2016, 12:03
Nice one @balue !
My biggest giggle of the year was courtesy of @neilosjames at 94. Well in.
Yes (@come-on-kubica)
26th December 2016, 13:58
94 is fantastic.
Jolyon
26th December 2016, 14:16
definitely the best of this year
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
26th December 2016, 16:11
94 and 116. By God these are funny! I think 116 just pips it for quote of the year..
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
26th December 2016, 17:05
Brilliant. 101 and 112 my faves.
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
26th December 2016, 17:12
Definitely helps brighten the day after the news of George Michael’s death! RIP George
Your voice and songs were truly amazing.
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
26th December 2016, 17:44
101 is sensational!
Apexor
26th December 2016, 18:22
Caption 101 and 106 are my most favorite of mine. 101 is the most funniest one.
chris (@)
26th December 2016, 18:45
For me
98
104
113
Are the funniest
Lots of laughs non the less.
myxtiom (@myxtiom)
26th December 2016, 21:23
I think 106 is the wrong one, see: https://www.racefans.net/2016/07/16/caption-competition-ecclestone-arrivabene/
ColdFly F1 (@)
26th December 2016, 23:41
Yes the Pokémon one that was one of my favourites.
Together with the deckchairs 100, handshake 96, and shuey 110.
Christopher Seward
27th December 2016, 1:04
104 is golden
Ninjenius (@ninjenius)
27th December 2016, 1:19
Four of the winners are missing including mine :( Boooooo! Hehe. Wasn’t a funny one, mind you. Just Button making it to the top of that mountain using sheer brawn.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
27th December 2016, 15:52
@ninjenius Apologies, have added your Button one back in.
Bustertje
27th December 2016, 10:04
94!
Michael
27th December 2016, 17:52
104… because rude boy Jacques is turned into an old grandpa
Phil-F1-21
29th December 2016, 10:19
100, 102 but 113 is my favourite. Bernie does have a sense of the Emperor about him.