Nico Rosberg has bowed out of F1 and left confusion in his wake as Mercedes scramble to fill the world champion’s empty seat.
As for him, 31 years old is an awfully young age to be shopping for pipes, slippers and ear-hair trimmers. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best will feature in a future edition of the F1 Fanatic Round-up.
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Chuck Henrici
7th January 2017, 10:51
Either I’m joining Team David Letterman or Lewis needs a little more Santa 🎅 in his life.
Alex
7th January 2017, 15:13
It took Rosberg a long time to beat Hamilton again…
Zeke
8th January 2017, 0:23
The stress of last years title race with Lewis has taken its toll on Nico
Zeke
8th January 2017, 0:28
Or is Nico just trying on the latest F1 HAirLO head protection device
Sergio Pastrana
7th January 2017, 23:07
Next target, conquering the North Pole!
Kringle
7th January 2017, 10:51
Keith, just leave this without caption. Nothing could do it justice!
David BR
7th January 2017, 15:48
+1 That was my thought!
D-Whizzy
7th January 2017, 10:54
In a further example of ageism in the workplace, Santa Claus is to be replaced by a slightly slower, but more reliable, version in 2017.
Godwin Joseph (@godwin)
7th January 2017, 10:55
@Rosberg: You are late, Christmas has gone and so has the New Year, Now you have to wait for another 10 months.
Christos (@christosts)
7th January 2017, 11:00
Rosberg seems to be the leading candidate to take the starring role in the next “Cast away” film.
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
7th January 2017, 11:02
“I might be retired, but that doesn’t mean Lewis can’t be my rival anymore. Hehehe, time to get more Instagram likes than him.”
Ian Murtagh
7th January 2017, 11:09
Rosberg: my beard is so cool the chair fainted…
Nimba (@nimba)
10th January 2017, 10:01
+1 Good one
jaapgrolleman (@jaapgrolleman)
7th January 2017, 11:15
“I’m not thinking about growing a beard, I just look at not shaving one day at the time.”
schudha
7th January 2017, 12:43
XD
And look at me now, I can move out of my dad’s shadow as racer who had a beard
OmarRoncal - Go Seb!!! (@)
7th January 2017, 13:12
Hahaha… good, but a Caption Competition was won in this way already ;)
Martin Ruck
7th January 2017, 11:20
NICO’s new aero package still needs some work done on it !
Kgn11
7th January 2017, 11:23
Well if Lewis can grow a beard, then so can I
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
7th January 2017, 11:25
Britney Spears has had another meltdown
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
7th January 2017, 12:21
+ 1 :))
Apexor
7th January 2017, 20:15
LOL this could be a winner. Funny.
alex w
7th January 2017, 21:58
Ha ha… Goes way back…
Phylyp (@phylyp)
8th January 2017, 17:38
+1
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
7th January 2017, 11:28
Rosberg was left with a huge beard after he forgot to turn his razor into the corners of his beard; just like on the race track.
Nobody
7th January 2017, 11:32
Wilson, where are you? Wilson…..
sumedhvidwans (@sumedhvidwans)
7th January 2017, 11:33
Britney is out of rehab!!!
Hugh (@hugh11)
7th January 2017, 11:35
The side effects of Rosberg’s performance enhancing drugs are finally starting to occur.
Billys (@bilarxos)
7th January 2017, 11:46
maybe i can return like this next year! who will recognised me ?
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
7th January 2017, 11:49
Santa’s traditional appearance gets a revamp in the Bottas household.
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
7th January 2017, 12:22
+ 1 :))
Derek Edwards
7th January 2017, 11:51
Five days after winning the championship Nico activates his escape Claus.
Jolyon
7th January 2017, 13:04
I see what you did there :)
Hollidog
7th January 2017, 13:10
+1
Nick (@theawesomefish)
7th January 2017, 13:48
Badoom tish!
Aapje (@aapje)
7th January 2017, 14:53
+1000
mog
8th January 2017, 10:03
Winner in my book. Lovely pun
Ffwd (@ffwd)
7th January 2017, 11:54
Nico Rosberg to embark on new career as German 19th Century philosopher, henceforth to be known as Nico ‘Friedrich’ Rosberg.
John H (@john-h)
7th January 2017, 11:54
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
PaulK (@paulk)
7th January 2017, 11:58
♪♪♪
I’m a lumberjack and I’m OK
I sleep all night and I work all day.
I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory.
On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea
…
♪♪♪
Goriot
7th January 2017, 11:58
I’ll shave when Ferrari wins a grand prix!
OmarRoncal - Go Seb!!! (@)
7th January 2017, 13:13
Ouch! Good one
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
22nd June 2017, 16:26
@omarr-pepper
Sorry, I had to do this :p
Martin O. Powell
7th January 2017, 15:59
Very clever!
schudha (@reganama)
7th January 2017, 12:05
Embracing retirement, Nico is no longer weight conscious
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
7th January 2017, 12:05
Back in my days we didn’t do any fuel saving or tyre saving, it was always flat out!
@HoHum (@hohum)
7th January 2017, 23:40
@xtwl, I’ll grant you that one.😀
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
8th January 2017, 20:28
lol
Eric (@fletch)
7th January 2017, 12:15
With aspirations of acting, Rosberg uses his retirement bonus to open Monaco’s first Duck Commander store and promptly grows the mandatory beard to fit in with the cast of Duck Dynasty.. Sales aren’t as good as hoped..
Eric (@fletch)
7th January 2017, 12:19
Tax evasion rule #1
hzh (@hzh00)
7th January 2017, 12:26
Although retired from F1, Nico Rosberg is still testing new head protection concepts proposed by FIA.
Albion (@albzejn)
7th January 2017, 12:29
I’m not thinking about shaving at all, It’s just a beard thread at a time
Robbie (@robbie)
7th January 2017, 12:30
Turns out Nico will compete for a second championship in a row after all.
Robbie (@robbie)
7th January 2017, 12:36
Rosberg Reveals Real Retirement Reason: ‘I was having to shave 8 times a day to keep up the Mercedes image and I’m exhausted. As you can see now I only shave once a day.’
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
8th January 2017, 20:34
hahaha
Maddme
7th January 2017, 12:42
When asked whether he may grow bored from being retired, he simply heard ‘grow beard’…
Tiomkin
7th January 2017, 12:47
There is no disguising that Rosberg is a coward.
Hemz Shaw (@hemzshaw)
9th January 2017, 7:05
That was mean!
DD42
7th January 2017, 12:51
After retiring from Formula One, Rosberg finally felt he could let his hair down
DD42
7th January 2017, 12:52
Look mom, I’m a real man!
OGW (@ogw86)
7th January 2017, 12:52
Even after retiring from F1, Nico keeps finding himself in hairy situations.
David Bell
7th January 2017, 12:54
Mercedes rule of “Less weight” has no burden anymore.
hzh (@hzh00)
7th January 2017, 13:01
Codemasters F1 2016 new update features customizable characters.
just.daz (@nemo87)
7th January 2017, 13:03
Mercedes announce Lewis’ new chief mechanic; Rico Nosberg.
Fudge Kobayashi (@)
8th January 2017, 18:35
Hahahaha +1
Scalextric (@scalextric)
7th January 2017, 13:12
The 2017 regulations will affect aerodynamics in many ways.
James Brickles (@brickles)
7th January 2017, 13:23
Always looking to shave a few tenths off their laptimes
sethje (@seth-space)
7th January 2017, 13:25
i started growing this beard when i retired.
Peppermint-Lemon (@)
7th January 2017, 13:29
2016 F1 driver ages considerably during championship winning year, and prepares for semi retirement working as shopping centre Santa
Robert McKay
7th January 2017, 13:36
After retirement, there was little else for Nico Rosberg but to slowly morph into Brian Blessed from the chin upwards.
Bart
7th January 2017, 13:44
I no longer want to ride, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
n0b0dy100
7th January 2017, 13:53
After retiring from Formula One Nico Rosberg began planning for his second career hosting Duck Dynasty: Monaco Edition
Nick (@theawesomefish)
7th January 2017, 13:53
In attempts to lead a quiet post-F1 life, Rosberg employs a disguise to fool his avid fan.
Hans van Voonebosch
7th January 2017, 13:55
Even Rosberg himself thinks his continuing retirement gag now has a serieus beard
James k
7th January 2017, 13:58
Now my wife will not recognize me at race weekends. Time to call Toto!
Krüse
7th January 2017, 13:59
Red Bull announce a huge signing for the 2017-2018 seasons, Fico Nosberg will pilot the RB13 taking the place of Daniel Ricciardo, who sadly passed away during a pit stop video challenge that involved multiple ping pong balls and a shoey.
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
7th January 2017, 14:14
“Son, when you’ll be world champion, then you’re beard-wised in following my footsteps!”
Daniel
7th January 2017, 14:14
Hamilton: (Confidential) Dear Santa, I want a less competitive team-mate for next year
Bottas: Dear Santa, Next Year i want a top drive for next year
Massa: Dear Santa, I don’t wanna retire yet…
Rosberg: Ho Ho Ho!
Ludwig (@ludwigmic)
7th January 2017, 14:17
“I’ve always left the space, even if it was just a beardhair’s breadth…”
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
7th January 2017, 14:19
All season Lewis was suspicious of his new chief mechanic, but he could never quite put his finger on it.
Tim (@gusty)
7th January 2017, 21:01
This did make me chuckle!
Lucien_Todutz (@lucien_todutz)
7th January 2017, 14:19
Correction:
“Son, when you’ll be world champion, then you’re beard-wised in growing your own!”
Mark (@blueruck)
7th January 2017, 14:23
Now I can live my teenage dream of being a ski bum.
schooner (@schooner)
7th January 2017, 14:25
Nico thought it wise to go incognito when applying for a new job at his local office supply.
Ian Bond (@ianbond001)
7th January 2017, 14:33
That’s why he retired; he got a better job; he was Santa!!!
Kevin Amery (@k-l-waster)
7th January 2017, 14:34
After retirement, Nico could finally follow his true dream of joining ZZ Top.
John Cousins (@drone)
7th January 2017, 14:48
Check out Vivian’s new ride! ;-)
Alexandre (@alexandre)
7th January 2017, 14:49
“After retiring from F1, Nico Rosberg aims to retire from marriage.” :-)
Steven Smith (@ragwort)
7th January 2017, 14:50
“I’ve had enough close shaves partnering Lewis”
SeaHorse (@seahorse)
7th January 2017, 15:04
Rosberg reveals how much exhausted he is after winning his F1 Championship
Juan Fanger
7th January 2017, 15:46
If Your Dad Doesn’t Have a Beard, You’ve Got Two Mums.
dutchtreat (@dutchtreat)
7th January 2017, 16:22
Has anybody seen my AMG chainsaw…?
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
7th January 2017, 16:30
Ho Ho Ho. Nico Rosberg in a suprising turn of events, retires from Shaving.
btcamp (@btcamp)
7th January 2017, 16:39
‘Has Santa Just Handed Mercedes the 2017 Holdiday Season?’
Schmorbraten (@schmorbraten)
7th January 2017, 16:52
Finally found something where I’m quicker than Lewis. Grows at an amazing speed!
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
7th January 2017, 16:53
Rosbergs new contract with Gillette is in jeapardy
Palindnilap (@palindnilap)
7th January 2017, 17:24
Now, Valtteri, have we been a good boy this last year? Have we been nice to our manager?
Godwin Joseph (@godwin)
7th January 2017, 17:28
Now I (Rosberg) can participate in the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championship and beat that Young American, We Germans can again be the World Champions 😀
Mach1 (@mach1)
7th January 2017, 17:32
Hair Today……Gone Tomorrow…….
Ruben
7th January 2017, 17:35
”What year is it?”
Scottie (@scottie)
8th January 2017, 3:41
Haha, nice one :)
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
8th January 2017, 20:56
Good one. Lol.
Hemz Shaw (@hemzshaw)
9th January 2017, 7:10
Brilliant!
TexanHombre
7th January 2017, 17:47
Sorry, Nico. It’s still not as awesome as your Dad’s mustache…
badger (@badger)
7th January 2017, 18:17
Rosberg reveals how much of a toll the championship took on him.
ia
7th January 2017, 18:20
Rosberg: “Glad also got out of that Gillette deal”
budchekov (@budchekov)
7th January 2017, 18:37
Who needs F1 ?
I’ve just done a deal for a spin off reality show.
Mountain Monsters Monaco…
mark jackson
7th January 2017, 18:44
Nico Rosbeard.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
7th January 2017, 18:55
+1
budchekov (@budchekov)
7th January 2017, 19:31
+2
hzh (@hzh00)
7th January 2017, 21:27
Hahaha
Hemz Shaw (@hemzshaw)
9th January 2017, 7:11
+3
budchekov (@budchekov)
7th January 2017, 18:44
@ http://www.destinationamerica.com/tv-shows/mountain-monsters/meet-the-aims-team/ :)
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
7th January 2017, 18:47
F1 World Champion Driver Nico Rosberg doing a “practice session” to sing the theme song for Spongbob Squarepants for 2017.
JJ
7th January 2017, 19:04
Y’arrrr! Why is the rum gone?
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
7th January 2017, 19:06
Rosberg: That was my acting double on the podium.
Philip (@philipgb)
7th January 2017, 19:31
After 4 years of partnering Hamilton, Rosberg foolishly believed he was prepared to cope with a child is his own.
Apexor
7th January 2017, 20:26
Looks like Daniel Riciardo has a new competion; a Champioship beard.
Now every driver will want a championship beard.
Bart
7th January 2017, 21:19
Oh, Lewis! Stop playing with your phone!
drrapg (@drrapg)
7th January 2017, 22:07
I’ll beard back
Cookie
7th January 2017, 22:10
This years championship was such a close shave, nico couldn’t face doing it again.
Sam
7th January 2017, 22:19
Now that he’s free of strict aerodynamic regulations, Nico feels more relaxed about featuring something that flexes at speed.
sethje (@seth-space)
7th January 2017, 22:22
Btw there is a “”real” picture https://youtu.be/HBP5VYisnOA?t=137
Bart
7th January 2017, 22:30
Great find !
Tayyib Abu
7th January 2017, 22:38
“Just, just 1 shave at a time.” “For sure.”
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
7th January 2017, 23:19
“I’m not even thinking about being clean shaven yet. I’m tackling each hair one at a time.”
alesi27 (@alesi27)
8th January 2017, 0:50
Guys, I found my next job.I am Santa’s Little Helper.
coefficient
8th January 2017, 1:56
Gordons Alive?
Placid (@placid)
8th January 2017, 3:02
Nico: Has anyone seen my Viking helmet?
Neil (@neilosjames)
8th January 2017, 3:35
#BrianBlessed
Scary Terry (@hatebreeder)
8th January 2017, 4:51
Guess he ran out of hairgel.
Rich Mac
8th January 2017, 5:08
Wait,… I said I wanted to look like Balzac, not a …
Nevermind! When does Brian Blessed want this back?
Chris (@tophercheese21)
8th January 2017, 6:00
With this disguise, hopefully Lewis won’t recognise me next time we awkwardly bump into each other in our Monaco hotel.
JungleMartin
8th January 2017, 6:16
“I thought they said facecraft.”
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
8th January 2017, 11:57
Nice!
hzh (@hzh00)
8th January 2017, 7:33
“Even my beard is faster than yours, Lewis!”
Steven Smith (@ragwort)
8th January 2017, 7:49
Braun GP announce shock return to F1 with clever marketing ploy.
Gary
8th January 2017, 8:24
Well, that settles it, Nico is neither German nor Monegasque, he’s from Finland!
Adam
8th January 2017, 8:37
So used to having his head stuffed in a helmet, Nico decided to stuff his head into a beard to compensate…
CateredHam
8th January 2017, 9:00
I’ve finally been able to beat my father, now i can truly retire.
McL88AsAp (@deongunner)
8th January 2017, 9:29
Rosberg started his acting career by playing role as Santa Claus.
Deb H (@debbiehickeyhotmail-com)
8th January 2017, 11:03
Hair today – gone tomorrow.
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
8th January 2017, 11:55
Certain he was going to bottle it, Toto had hidden the real Nico Rosberg in a basement in Brackley
JulianSark
8th January 2017, 12:46
Nico regretted his resolution to not shave again until he beat Lewis in a race once more, made mere minutes before his fateful decision to retire from F1 …
Adysseus (@adysseus)
8th January 2017, 13:59
time flies
Steven Boyd
8th January 2017, 14:45
“I don’t want to do this anymore. I’ve always wanted to be a…. a lumberjack!”
mvi
8th January 2017, 16:33
Nico getting in touch with his Finnish side.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
8th January 2017, 20:54
Staying away from F1 has made me a beardo
Scalextric (@scalextric)
8th January 2017, 21:04
“We grew up together, raced together for years and somehow Lewis, he’s such a great competitor, always had the best beards. Finally, finally…”
Scalextric (@scalextric)
8th January 2017, 21:05
Lewis: “I had a couple of bad razors this year but I did my best”.
schooner (@schooner)
8th January 2017, 22:59
On a recent trip to his father’s home town in Finland, Nico was rather stunned to meet his previously unknown to him half-brother, Rasmus.
Pink Peril
8th January 2017, 23:50
Nico trials the race balaclava for the newly announced Artic Circle GP.
Glyn Blackburn
9th January 2017, 10:15
Who said I won the championship by a whisker?
Noyzboy
10th January 2017, 20:55
Nico Rosberg dresses as Moses in the hope that someone might actually want his autograph!
Greup (@greup)
11th January 2017, 7:46
Aerodynamics will never rule my life again.
Bill
1st February 2017, 12:14
Finally, I don’t have to worry about weighing the car down anymore!