Charles Leclerc suffered another luckless weekend in Brazil.
Ferrari chose to save a fresh set of tyres for the grand prix, sacrificing their performance in Saturday’s sprint race. But on the formation lap before the main event he suffered a electronic failure which sent him spinning into a barrier, and was unable to get his car working again.
Here he is explaining his latest predicament to a marshal at the Interlagos circuit. 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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TheDonz
11th November 2023, 8:59
Marshall: excuse me sir, you can’t park than here, this is a tow away zone.
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
11th November 2023, 9:09
Mr Leclerc, we’ve been expecting you.
I’ve prepared Alonso’s camp chair for you.
ady (@sixwheeler)
11th November 2023, 9:11
“Charles, being you and doing the job of a marshall are very similar. We both mainly stay at the side of the track during F1 races”
WesselV1
11th November 2023, 9:18
“Don’t you think I’m a little overqualified to become head strategist?”
Bertie
12th November 2023, 8:39
I love it. A little too acidic to be selected maybe, but I love it.
Jere (@jerejj)
11th November 2023, 9:20
The marshal explains something to him in a manner he can’t understand.
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
11th November 2023, 9:28
“I’m sorry Mr Leclerc but we are strictly forbidden from autographing drivers equipment.”
Richard (@rick1984)
11th November 2023, 9:29
Sorry Charles we don’t have any deckchairs this year
Drewie82
11th November 2023, 10:02
After getting out from the car the marshall points out to Charles this isn’t what Ferrari meant by a one stop strategy.
melanos
12th November 2023, 0:04
I like this one the most
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
11th November 2023, 10:05
WAZE not working?
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
11th November 2023, 10:25
OK, it needs a bit of work. But you can take it off my hands cheap. One careful owner.
Rom
11th November 2023, 10:38
Did you try turning it off and on again?
SteveP
11th November 2023, 10:55
What’s that, you say, you have a dodgy Fiat engine in your car too?
MarcusAurelius (@marcusaurelius)
11th November 2023, 11:43
Wanna buy a Ferrari? Only used on weekends…
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
11th November 2023, 11:44
Wait till that camera’s gone, then you can have your overalls back.
Biggsy
11th November 2023, 11:49
Don’t look behind you, but there are two guys having a drink every time you DNF.
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
11th November 2023, 13:06
In theory yes, you could still be classified driving around with my scooter but it’s a Honda.
F1 Fan
11th November 2023, 13:30
Leclerc be like This is the worst day of my life.
The Marshall be like, worst day of your life so far.
At what point does Ferrari as a team take a deeper look to analyze how they can win again? Technical team is in shambles. They haven’t had the best driver drive for them since 2014. And their operations while better now is still not as good as RB.
I hope future drivers and realistic and understand that winning is more important than driving for the red team. That said I would like to see verstappen at that team just to see how he reacts when nothing changes.
Mohit Anand
12th November 2023, 17:35
They have the driver it is not a driver issue it is a team and management and operations issue since 2014
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
11th November 2023, 13:51
Don’t worry Charles, you’ll still get a 7/10 in Will Wood’s ratings and that’s all that matters.
Derek Edwards
11th November 2023, 13:52
It’s okay, Charles, you only really need to worry if you’re locked into a long-term contract.
ruliemaulana (@ruliemaulana)
11th November 2023, 14:07
A Formula 1 driver lost in the woods asking for direction to the starting grid to a local organizer.
j sc
11th November 2023, 15:46
By any chance do you have someone around who can quickly restart this car and put it back on track? I can fast track your citizenship for Monaco if you help me.
MichaelN
11th November 2023, 16:34
‘Trust me, it get better,’ the marshal says as he catches Leclerc staring at the passing cars.
‘This is just the formation lap.’
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
11th November 2023, 19:17
“This is my first time being a marshal. I was told the drivers never stop to talk to you, and I didn’t believe it, I thought surely the drivers would take the time to come over after a race and to thank everyone, and here you are!”
Haas Khan (@haas918)
11th November 2023, 19:51
When you guys are finally going to fix all these issues? when the season is over?
MichaelV12 (@michaelv12)
11th November 2023, 20:27
The “marshal” is really Michael Andretti in disguise.
Here’s a transcript of what was said during this secret meeting:
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Andretti: “Charles… look natural! Listen – it’s me, Michael Andretti. Posing as a marshal was the only way I could make it past the FIA watchdogs. I also had to keep a low profile so I wouldn’t get caught up in Martin’s grid walk… shudder…”
Leclerc: “Ahhhh, oui, oui monsieur Andretti! Vous êtes déguisé, trés ingenieux! Trés ingenieux!”
Andretti: “Say, Charles, we got a bit of luck – we just landed Hans Heyer as a security advisor for Andretti-Cadillac.”
Leclerc: “Ah oui, monsieur Heyer, Grand Prix de Allemagne en 1977, Team ATS, oui oui!”
Andretti: “With Heyer’s help we can sneak our team into ANY Grand Prix!
So, if we were to paint the Andretti-Cadillacs red, are you interested?”
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tielemst
11th November 2023, 21:28
Sorry Charles, I don’t want it. I’ve already got a dodgy Fiat
Only Facts!
11th November 2023, 21:58
Yes, we’ve met before, Mr Leclerc. It was at turn 4. You and you German friend.
Electroball76
11th November 2023, 22:16
It massa be tough to bust your ass for Ferrari year after year just to see Lady Luck felipe you the bird again eh?
Kurt Laguna
12th November 2023, 0:41
Don’t look, but the two guys behind you are bad luck!
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
12th November 2023, 11:04
“Hey Mate. Do you mind if I copy that for my next special one off helmet design”.
AndrewT (@andrewt)
12th November 2023, 12:16
If I leave this here, can you make sure it gets stolen before the trailer arrives, please?
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
12th November 2023, 22:11
Move your car to the top of Belagio? Sorry I can’t help you beat RedBull!
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
13th November 2023, 3:01
“Don’t look now sir, but there’s a couple of guys taking pictures of your”……. “oh, hang on, false alarm, they don’t appear to be interested at all”.
steve
13th November 2023, 22:49
“Give me 1100 Euros and its yours!”
Furzanello (@mumshot69)
14th November 2023, 10:27
“So, your Multipla breaks down as much as my Ferrari?” “No, never”