Oscar Piastri has been destined to become Australia’s next Formula 1 driver since claiming the Formula 2 title in 2021.
But what words might have been exchanged between Piastri and compatriot Daniel Ricciardo ahead of the Australian Grand Prix earlier this season?
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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Derek Edwards
6th August 2022, 9:24
Wanna swap shirts?
bukester (@bukester)
6th August 2022, 9:26
“Mark Webber? You are joking right mate?”
Danny (@denny)
6th August 2022, 9:33
https://www.reddit.com/r/INDYCAR/comments/wemsri/otmemeherta_palou_and_piastris_mclaren_ride_for/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
bernasaurus (@bernasaurus)
6th August 2022, 9:36
@denny Ha! That’s great.
Alan Davies
6th August 2022, 9:38
No Daniel, it’s ‘not ‘grinners are winners’; it’s winners are grinners’,
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
6th August 2022, 9:47
Whenever the music stop, you sit! The one in the bucket…
Oh wait, what did we say the rule was again?
Tifoso1989 (@tifoso1989)
6th August 2022, 10:21
Dan you owe your Don (Mark) a service, he has no doubt you will repay him…
Todfod (@todfod)
7th August 2022, 6:37
Instead of tapping on reply, I accidentally tapped on Report Comment (faceplam). Your caption wasn’t that bad that I had to report it… lol.
RocketTankski
6th August 2022, 11:11
Dan: “So it’s ‘Goodnight’ from me”.
Oscar: “And it’s ‘Goodnight’ from him.”
F1 frog (@f1frog)
6th August 2022, 12:40
Soupy twist.
dot_com (@dot_com)
6th August 2022, 14:02
I think you’re getting your Two Ronnie’s mixed up with your Fry and Laurie there old chap :-)
JIckx
6th August 2022, 11:25
Ricciardo:”Look at him… thinking he has a McLaren seat…”
Piastri:”Look at him… thinking he has a McLaren seat…”
Richard
6th August 2022, 11:37
Dan “Ok so first one to finish their shoey gets the Mclaren seat”
Tom L. (@tom-l)
6th August 2022, 11:42
“Poor Daniel, he still thinks we’ll be sharing this piece of tarmac again next spring…”
AndrewT (@andrewt)
6th August 2022, 11:48
Daniel Ricciardo is wondering whether McLaren has delivered already an Oscar-Winning performance off-track.
Sham (@sham)
6th August 2022, 11:49
You think that’s a contract??
This, this is a contract.
Srdjan Mandic (@srga91)
6th August 2022, 12:13
Mark Webber: “Don’t worry guys. Mrs. Kaltenborn has assured me she can get you both multiple seats at McLaren next season.”
Monisha: Let’s see if I can find it. Search for file: How_to_screw_over_Giedo.pdf
Placid (@placid)
6th August 2022, 12:20
DAN AND OZZIE: OH NO!!!!! ROSSI? ARE THEY SERIOUS?
David Sexton
6th August 2022, 12:34
Want to trade?
Gilles Amon (@gillesamon)
6th August 2022, 12:38
Bring out the space hoppers.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
6th August 2022, 12:59
I told you Piastri was going to be on the grid next year.
Steve Mepham
6th August 2022, 14:03
So, let’s get this right. When the music stops next there’ll only be ONE seat left!
Only Facts!
6th August 2022, 14:07
Cut the smile, Dan! Weber says they may suspect something.
RocketTankski
6th August 2022, 16:03
As a reward for their efforts, Zak had bought his boys some special trips this summer.
Lando got two weeks in the Caribbean, and Dan was promised a special “Alpine adventure”.
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:49
Good one!
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:51
Apologies, I accidentally reported that comment. Shame there is no double confirmation.
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:56
@keithcollantine
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:39
Oscar and Dan look to cut Mark Webber out of the picture.
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:42
Come Spa, I hope to be challenging my McLaren team mate for the points.
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
6th August 2022, 16:48
Oscar: I hope to get Carlos’ old seat.
Dan: I’m not sure Carlos is leaving Ferrari yet.
Oscar: No, I heard there might be a spot at McLaren later in the season.
Richard Hill
6th August 2022, 17:25
Ricardo: Told you I’d decide my future…didn’t see that coming did they Oscar.
Hans P Rasmussen
6th August 2022, 17:34
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
6th August 2022, 18:07
“Just smile and wave boys, smile and wave”
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
6th August 2022, 18:08
And the Oscar goes to… McLaren!
jff
6th August 2022, 22:20
And the McLaren goes to ……
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
8th August 2022, 10:51
Haha nice one @jff
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
6th August 2022, 18:08
This is NOT a Caption – sorry.
Some people smile with their eyes but not their mouth.
Some people smile with their mouth but not their eyes.
If this is Piastri smiling then I wouldn’t give long for his chances if we were stuck in a lift together.
Rhys Lloyd (@justrhysism)
7th August 2022, 0:57
@nullpax
Wow you must really like him and rate yourself very highly. 🙄
Rhys Lloyd (@justrhysism)
7th August 2022, 0:57
@nullapax
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
6th August 2022, 18:12
This is my caption.
“I hate you”
Forrest Gump (@forrestgump)
6th August 2022, 18:41
Hey Dani Ric, “Is that a racing bootie in your left hand or are you just glad to see me”?
Electroball76
6th August 2022, 19:09
So you’re an Italian-Australian McLaren driver too? Small world!
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
6th August 2022, 19:50
“Hey Dan, you used to be thought of as one of the best drivers on the grid … lots of podiums and championship points … then you spurned a good contract … Did you ever think you’d blundered?”
Ploss (@f1-ploss)
6th August 2022, 20:22
At first without my glasses on I thought it was Bert an Ernie…
Bryan (@ruz234014)
6th August 2022, 21:23
Daniel and Oscar both appear awkward upon realizing they both called “shotgun” at the same time.
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
6th August 2022, 21:31
Ric: What’s our country going to do for drama now that the soap opera Neighbours finishes for good this week?
Djangles LeVaughn (@royal-spark)
6th August 2022, 21:37
Not wanting to have it go through court, McLaren decided to settle this by having a ‘Death Stare’ contest to see who would get that coveted race seat within the team. Needless to say, Daniel’s efforts could only be described as smiling in the face of adversity.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
6th August 2022, 23:19
With options becoming limited, Daniel makes a last ditch attempt to retain a role at McLaren, as Oscar’s smiling coach.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
6th August 2022, 23:22
To Oscar’s discomfort, Daniel keeps following him everywhere he goes so he can subvert any more secret meetings.
Mr Scallywag
7th August 2022, 0:44
“So, Dan, you got a girlfriend?”
Rhys Lloyd (@justrhysism)
7th August 2022, 0:57
Hahaha this one actually made me chuckle.
Todfod (@todfod)
7th August 2022, 6:39
On this week’s episode of F1’s got talent, we have a surprise judge who had to step in for Lando.. and he seems pretty happy to be there.
Electroball76
7th August 2022, 9:21
And our first act tonight is the mysterious duo of magicians Zak B & Dr. Helmut. They will be using their secret tricks to make things disappear or reappear in the blink of an eye.
Alan Davies
7th August 2022, 8:50
It’s game over, so they swap shirts
Pete R (@prupp89)
7th August 2022, 12:43
Honey Badger VS Contract Smasher
Dusty
7th August 2022, 13:18
Oscar explained he is a big soccer fan and suggested they should exchange shirts, as tradition by the end of fhe match.
Ric said the game is not over yet, and smiled.
Ray Blount
7th August 2022, 15:06
Daniel “Hey Oscar, after the interview do you want to share a ride to the paddock?”
Oscar “Sure, I’m driving”
Dean Stewart (@dean111181)
8th August 2022, 21:24
We come from a land down under,
But your seat I must plunder.
With your results is it any wonder?
You better run, Alpine loves blunders