The Mexican Grand Prix was held the weekend of Día de Muertos – the Day of the Dead – that celebrates the lives and memories of those loved ones who have died.
But what was going on when Alfa Romeo drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu had a spooky guest in their team’s hospitality suite prior to the race?
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 RaceFans Round-up.
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Red Andy (@red-andy)
5th November 2022, 9:40
Alfa Romeo’s attempts to hit the weight limit had perhaps gone a bit too far.
9lives2
5th November 2022, 9:50
Darn cost cap diets!
Sham (@sham)
5th November 2022, 10:08
What matters here is to have a slow entry, but don’t worry – the exit is much faster.
Derek Edwards
5th November 2022, 10:16
Even with the latest upgrades on the car, the Alfa drivers still felt they were carrying some dead weight.
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
5th November 2022, 20:34
Brilliant!!
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
5th November 2022, 10:27
“We want Zhou to go first and you choose second please Valtteri …. “
hyoko
5th November 2022, 10:44
Not suggesting a caption here but you got the title wrong (unless you mean necrophagia, “diet of dead people”) this should be “Día de Muertos”
Will Wood (@willwood)
5th November 2022, 12:57
I know you’re right, but the title was just a little joke as they are in front of a selection of food.
Food. ‘Diet’. I’m sure you get it…
hyoko
5th November 2022, 14:47
Oh well I get it, but you literally mean _eating the dead people_, not sure if you tried to mean that o just _ eating with the dead people
Startboard
6th November 2022, 6:57
So you don’t get it.
Short Circuit (@jjohn)
5th November 2022, 10:52
A small delay.
We are just waiting on Clarice to join us.
I believe she’s almost ready now.
Ruben
5th November 2022, 10:58
Seeing RBR being fined for overspending on catering costs made Alfa Romeo realise they had to kill off some excess dinner costs too.
Qeki (@qeki)
5th November 2022, 11:03
“You hombres call it ‘alloween. Here in Mehico we call it let’s eat with muertos. Hahaaahaaa.”
Qeki (@qeki)
5th November 2022, 11:05
sorry in advance or afterwards
M
5th November 2022, 11:43
No Valtteri you can’t have any dessert until you’ve eaten your greens.
M
5th November 2022, 11:46
Vatteri, a special thank you meal from Lewis for turn 1 last year.
apexor
5th November 2022, 12:47
Guys I’ll give you a little secret, to be the best in Mexico you gotta have the huge burritos not the tacos that’s how we do it here in Mexico holmes.
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
5th November 2022, 13:08
I’d join you drivers for a bite to eat but Mexican food goes right through me.
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
5th November 2022, 13:13
To be honest, ‘Diet de Muertos’ already has it, although I’m not sure @willwood is allowed to enter 🙂
Will Wood (@willwood)
5th November 2022, 13:19
Don’t encourage me.
Will Wood (@willwood)
5th November 2022, 13:20
When Bottas and Zhou pledged to go ‘meatless’, they didn’t expect that would include the team’s nutritionist too…
Scotty (@rockonscotty)
5th November 2022, 13:25
You will enjoy this recipe, it’s to die for!
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
5th November 2022, 13:33
Pourchaire’s wait for the Alfa drive was starting to take it’s toll
baasbas
5th November 2022, 21:07
:’-)
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
5th November 2022, 14:39
Skeleton: “I’ve suggested to Liberty Media that they broadcast us making guacamole live. It can’t be any more boring than watching the race.”
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage- Special Unhinged Edition (@davedai)
5th November 2022, 21:36
Soylent Green?
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
5th November 2022, 14:40
Bottas: “You’re looking well, Bernie.”
Jonzza (@jonzza)
5th November 2022, 15:31
This one made me actually chuckle out loud
Only Facts!
5th November 2022, 14:54
Enjoy while you can, muchachos. I heard next year we’ll start serving Apfelstrudels.
hyoko
5th November 2022, 14:56
Oh well, we have to make do with a skeleton crew now.
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
5th November 2022, 20:36
Nice one!!
callmej
6th November 2022, 16:41
ha ha ha!
Steve B.
5th November 2022, 16:11
VALTTERI
“So, you ate just the green stuff? And it tastes muy sabroso?
Ya, no. I think I’ll pass on that.”
AlanD
5th November 2022, 17:25
Valeri asks “Is that green thing meant to be crawling around the plate?”
WimB
5th November 2022, 19:22
“Valtteri, Zhou, you got me”, said Seb, “the food on offer is a bit sparse because I spent most of the hospitality budget to pay for my special goodbye-to-Mexico helmet!”
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
5th November 2022, 20:30
Valtteri and Guan yu were reluctant to eat with someone who claimed he didn’t need to use sanitiser because his hands were completely dead.
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
5th November 2022, 20:53
After getting a snippet on next year’s car from their new chief designer (pictured), the Alfa boys realised they were dead meat.
Clay (@clayt)
5th November 2022, 21:13
“What is this? I was told we were having Meat Loaf for dinner.”
Goriot
5th November 2022, 21:33
Hey, we said “Sauber”, not “saucer”!
Hotbottoms (@hotbottoms)
5th November 2022, 21:56
“Guys, I’m going to have to ask you to leave. This catering is for Red Bull personnel only.”
Gilles Amon (@gillesamon)
5th November 2022, 22:36
These really are leftovers from the 1st Mexican Grand Prix…?
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
6th November 2022, 1:19
Valtteri and Zhou patiently waited at the buffet table where they were told some Mexican ribs were due to turn up.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
6th November 2022, 1:22
He explained to the boys over lunch how he could never race a car the way they do, as he simply didn’t have the guts.
Kringle
6th November 2022, 1:56
Giedo van der Garde still waiting for his contract to be honoured.
or
After dealing with Ricciardo, Latifi, Schumacher and Vettel. The career Grim Reaper drops in to meet his 2023 offerings.
Mike Austin
6th November 2022, 3:07
Which one did you eat?
Electroball76
6th November 2022, 12:24
Zhou, I’m sorry. I feel that something between us has died.
Deep Sky
6th November 2022, 14:16
“Guys, enjoy the new menu. Our bare-bones crews are lightweight with zero fat.”
“Who are you?”
“Audi’s nutritionist. Didn’t you request for early support, Valtteri?”
Deep Sky
6th November 2022, 14:46
The early Audi support Valtteri wanted had arrived but from what he’s seen, he isn’t too happy with the new updates.
callmej
6th November 2022, 16:39
Your favorite food items, which we see here, will be excluded from your meals during the last 2 races. No way you are getting in the car with them in your body. We need every millisecond to keep Aston Martin behind!
Electroball76
7th November 2022, 9:33
Checo donned a cunning disguise as he eyed up his next F1 seat
Placid (@placid)
9th November 2022, 7:16
Valtteri: So where is the Guacamole?
Guan: It is not made yet? But I can bring my special pepper-sauce.
Skull Mariachi: This is going to be good!!!! Instant tongue death!!!!