Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jnr have a good personal relationship as the only two Spanish drivers on the Formula 1 grid this season.
But what was Alonso saying to the Ferrari driver before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix? 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.
Caption Competition
- Caption Competition 222: Binotto’s back
- Caption Competition 221: When push comes to shove
- Caption Competition 220: Alpine pair meet famous farmer
- Caption Competition 219: On your head, Helmut
- Caption Competition 218: Wolff and the president’s conspicuous chat
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Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
25th March 2023, 9:51
So you thought a move to Ferrari would be good for your career too, huh?
pH
25th March 2023, 9:52
If you do not finish in front of Leclerc, I am going to speak to your madre.
ollie studio45
25th March 2023, 16:16
this
Mike43
25th March 2023, 10:04
– Do you think the former King of Spain who fled to Saudi Arabia to avoid tax laundering charges will come to see us?
– I don’t know. If I were him I’d have chosen Switzerland. It worked very well for me!
Derek Edwards
25th March 2023, 10:20
Your season looks like it’s already going down El Pan…
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
25th March 2023, 21:10
Got a giggle
Tom L. (@tom-l)
25th March 2023, 10:40
“Don’t complain about Leclerc dominating you, he deserves it.”
Nick T.
26th March 2023, 12:47
lol
Ricardo Lopes
25th March 2023, 10:41
I’ve been there, Carlos…
Mioki (@okif1)
25th March 2023, 18:02
This
James
25th March 2023, 10:42
Folding your arms, it doesn’t hide your boner…
MB (@muralibhats)
25th March 2023, 11:10
I am faster than you
bernasaurus (@bernasaurus)
25th March 2023, 11:13
@muralibhats Ha! Very nice.
ollie studio45
25th March 2023, 16:23
this one too
Mr J
25th March 2023, 11:16
Cojones!
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
25th March 2023, 12:04
Alonso: “Never judge the bull by the horns, Carlos”
Carlos: “I wish your car had an ejector seat like a real Aston. I always liked to see you fly off.”
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
25th March 2023, 12:21
I know what will cheer you up…
Dos cervezas por favor.
apexor
25th March 2023, 12:38
To be able to succeed in F1 Carlos you got to grab them by the cahones.
Electroball76
25th March 2023, 12:52
Double world champions! We have a lot in common. Your dad and me.
Qeki (@qeki)
25th March 2023, 19:09
lol
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
25th March 2023, 21:10
Brilliant
Nick T.
26th March 2023, 12:46
lol, that’s good
Double world champions! We have a lot in common. Your dad and me. OTH, you remind me more of Lance.
Dean Stewart
25th March 2023, 13:33
“You look as happy as I did wearing that t-shirt….”
Nick T.
26th March 2023, 12:44
Iol, I like that.
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
25th March 2023, 13:55
“You got a watch!?
All I got was sunglasses!”
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
25th March 2023, 14:00
“No Carlos. I am your father!”
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
25th March 2023, 14:29
“Call me Lance again and you die”
Coventry Climax
25th March 2023, 14:42
Créeme, he pasado por eso. No te quedes con Ferrari si alguna vez quieres ser campeón del mundo.
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
25th March 2023, 15:22
Mess up your current team then change, it’s the best way to get rid of a competitor and eventually get a good car!
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
25th March 2023, 15:52
We now present the only two Spanish matadors not allowed to touch a Red Bull!
Racingcouch
25th March 2023, 15:53
Alonzo: Wont you just check if my DRS flap is opening properly. I can’t seem to catch the Red Bulls.
Electroball76
25th March 2023, 16:08
“The thousand-yard stare. A Driver gets it after he’s been in the Ferrari for too long. It’s like you’ve really seen…beyond. I got it. All Ferrari drivers got it..”
Jogo
25th March 2023, 16:09
It’s funny, but so true
I’d rather be 80 year old me than 20 year old you (c)
Racingcouch
25th March 2023, 16:31
Us Spanish guys just get better with age. Yes, at my age I can still hook a hot girlfriend, but stop looking at her.
Racingcouch
25th March 2023, 16:53
I see your razor doesn’t work well either.
Sviat
25th March 2023, 17:36
I am still beating you, son.
callmej
25th March 2023, 17:43
FA: I heard that Charles is leaving next year. I can be available if the car is good.
CS: Ah man! really? You just switched and have the second-best car today.
FA: Don’t tell anyone but we went all in with the development budget. There are not going to be any upgrades for the rest of this season for us. Stroll might get some but not me.
Mioki (@okif1)
25th March 2023, 18:08
I told you, being good and driving a top car is not the only thing you need to succeed in F1.
Scalextric (@scalextric)
25th March 2023, 18:44
Is that Russell coming up here?
Qeki (@qeki)
25th March 2023, 19:07
Alonso: “I bet you wish your dad was an investor rather than rally driver.”
Sainz: “…”
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
25th March 2023, 19:44
Hola, Carlos, great race today, huh?
charliex (@photogcw)
25th March 2023, 19:46
Alonso: “it’s no big deal. So you didn’t the invitation to Rafael Nadal’s yacht party. Checo will ruin it anyway.”
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
25th March 2023, 20:30
The true meaning of Alonso’s quip about his career being in red finally resonated with Carlos.
Philip (@philipgb)
25th March 2023, 23:04
You should be very proud to be part of this team, and know that coming sixth with Ferrari will mean more than coming sixth with another team.
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
26th March 2023, 2:30
So lifelike!
One of Madame Tussauds best.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
26th March 2023, 3:29
Pssssst…. Carlos.
Just stand and look as boring as possible. Then there is no way they will take a caption competition photo of us!
Goriot
26th March 2023, 6:37
Hey, listen! Stroll will be world champion soon!
peter
26th March 2023, 8:23
The first time hurts the most, it will get better eventually.
Denis (@denis1304)
26th March 2023, 8:34
Can you believe organizers invited us to public execution?
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
26th March 2023, 12:11
I promise you Carlos if I knew it was yours I wouldn’t have accepted.
Mayrton
26th March 2023, 9:55
‘Leave Ferrari today Carlos’
Placid (@placid)
26th March 2023, 12:05
Fernando: Carlos!!! Carlos!!!!! Are you okay? This is not about my corn on my foot isn’t it?
Nick T.
26th March 2023, 12:42
Don’t worry, Lando’s going to call you. No, you didn’t do anything to upset him. It’s Zak. He wasn’t exactly the “smooth operator” he hoped.
Nick T.
26th March 2023, 12:56
Lawrence is pulling off miracles, just like your father did. But I guess the whole “apple doesn’t fall far” stuff is nonsense judging by their kids.
Red Andy (@red-andy)
26th March 2023, 14:47
“…and that’s why I never use email anymore.”
NinjaBadger (@ninjabadger)
26th March 2023, 18:22
ALO: “Can’t you ask Red Bull about a possible move?”
SAI: “I don’t think they’d want me back”
ALO: “I wasn’t asking for you”
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
26th March 2023, 19:37
“Did you know F1’s new fuel is going to be made from potato peelings? Does your contract had a clause which says you don’t have to peel the potatoes?”
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
26th March 2023, 21:14
Are you still sulking about the “Yes, bye bye” comment?
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
26th March 2023, 23:08
If you tell me to cross my arms for the picture once more, I swear….!!!! For the last time, my watch doesn’t match my outfit.
Todfod (@todfod)
27th March 2023, 5:45
Alonso – “And then they said.. let’s wait till the next regulation change.. that’s when we’ll challenge”
Ominence
27th March 2023, 14:29
ALO>SAI: Remember, I eat you for breakfast!