Yuki Tsunoda has enjoyed a strong start to his third season in Formula 1 with AlphaTauri – even taking a point through the chaos of the Australian Grand Prix.
But what words of encouragement did he receive from Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko 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.
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Proesterchen (@proesterchen)
15th April 2023, 10:09
So, you want to become a Formula 1 driver when you grow up?
Kringle
15th April 2023, 10:47
Agent 20 19 21 14 15 4 1, your conscription ends in 2023. You understand what this means.
PickleMuffin
15th April 2023, 11:00
“Yuki, when I told you to ‘push it to 11’ this season I wasn’t talking about your finishing position…”
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
16th April 2023, 0:28
Ahah, that’s my favourite!
Tifoso1989 (@tifoso1989)
15th April 2023, 11:15
With this pace you’ll be opening your restaurant sooner than planned. You may want to call a certain Spanish DJ for special events animation…
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
16th April 2023, 0:29
Also a good one!
Mog
16th April 2023, 6:44
Isnt there a new Russian dj who recently spun for Williams?
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
15th April 2023, 11:32
Finally, the last colossus…
The ritual is nearly over…
Yuki, Thy wish is nearly granted…
But someone now stands to get in thy way…
Make haste, for time is short…
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
15th April 2023, 11:41
“and stop eating so much Sushi … it will give you blurred vision!”
Cyberaxiom (@dave-m)
15th April 2023, 12:23
Yuki decided to turn to religion after witnessing an all-powerful deity appearing in the sky above him.
black (@black)
15th April 2023, 12:26
Yuki seemed baffled when Helmut Marko approached him and whispered him “execute order 66”, just before Perez started from pole
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
16th April 2023, 0:34
Ahah, star wars references are always great when someone crashes! But in that case he didn’t obey!
Electroball76
15th April 2023, 12:29
Not to be outdone by Hamilton & Pitt, the team at Red Bull were busy working on “Attack Of The 50ft Marko”
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
15th April 2023, 12:31
I like it :)
sugii
15th April 2023, 13:33
Sayonara baby!
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
16th April 2023, 0:35
Also a good, harsh one, at least the one above about opening a restaurant was just a threat, this one he’s already fired!
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
15th April 2023, 16:09
Remember you need to prove yourself on track, not on the radio!
Dean Stewart
15th April 2023, 16:22
M-m-m-my Tsunoda…..
Mog
16th April 2023, 6:46
The overtones of this are disturbing
djack (@djack)
15th April 2023, 16:42
“Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father…”
Jere (@jerejj)
15th April 2023, 17:14
You keep on outperforming Nyck & you’ll get to stay for next season.
Qeki (@qeki)
15th April 2023, 17:55
When you start your game and see a glimpse of the last boss
Derek Edwards
15th April 2023, 18:07
Yuki instantly regretted asking for a more aggressive Helmut design.
Imre (@f1mre)
15th April 2023, 19:52
Iiiiiwasa is coming.
Red Andy (@red-andy)
15th April 2023, 20:01
Every time you crash the car, I grow an inch taller.
Rich Hill
15th April 2023, 20:47
‘Fee-fi-fo-fum I smell the blood of a Japanese man’
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
15th April 2023, 21:52
“Yuki, you’re doing it again. I told you the camera has to focus on me when you’re taking a selfie.”
Kurt Laguna
15th April 2023, 22:08
Shades of the movie Airplane “…….so have you ever seen a grown Marko naked before?”
Electroball76
16th April 2023, 1:19
..and if you look to your left now, you can see two Red Bulls and a gigantic Helmut..
Forrest Gump (@forrestgump)
16th April 2023, 2:09
Marko my words… Yuki betta do betta…
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
16th April 2023, 5:26
Yuki drew the short straw to notify Melbourne’s Air Traffic Control when Red Bull’s giant “Dr Marko” blimp broke free from its mooring.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
16th April 2023, 8:32
I can’t *bleeping* believe that *bleeping* Dr Marko tells me to *bleeping* focus on the race when he can’t stay in *bleeping* focus himself……………………………*bleep*.
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
16th April 2023, 9:53
Head masters office, NOW!
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
16th April 2023, 15:09
Marko, I feel I’m ready to drive a Red Bull.
Goriot
16th April 2023, 21:01
Use the force, Yuk’
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
16th April 2023, 21:37
Yuki just couldn’t fathom why God kept talking to him without his traditional white beard until he realised this was a recurring dream.
Placid (@placid)
19th April 2023, 14:55
Yuki: SOOOOOOOO!!! KEEPING BUSY!!!!!!
Helmut: DON’T GET SMART, TINY!!!!!