Pastor Maldonado is the latest subject of our Caption Competition.
His difficult season continued in Canada, where his Lotus broke during during qualifying and again in the race.
Can you think of a caption to go with the picture? Add your suggestion in the comments below and a selection of the best will feature in the F1 Fanatic round-up later next week.
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Oli Peacock (@olliekart)
14th June 2014, 11:03
Pastor Maldonardo sitting with the people he hasn’t crashed into
Chris (@tophercheese21)
14th June 2014, 12:13
AHAHAHA
Yes!
William Stuart (@williamstuart)
14th June 2014, 17:22
haha
bull mello (@bullmello)
14th June 2014, 19:48
Ha ha! Good one. I’m not even going to try after that. :)
Jaanus (@)
16th June 2014, 8:12
Hahaa. :)
“When I am not crashing into competition, I crash into parties.
Retired (@jeff1s)
14th June 2014, 11:03
Maldonado waiting for Grosjean to sit and watch the race after another car’s problem.
MrBoerns (@mrboerns)
14th June 2014, 11:04
*Watches car pass* “I’d hit that!”
Robert (@gicu)
14th June 2014, 11:31
Nice one!
Curb (@curbshifter)
14th June 2014, 17:52
lol !
Dane
16th June 2014, 18:09
Winner!
TommyB (@tommyb89)
14th June 2014, 11:04
Not even the suspension on a camping chair was strong enough to withstand Maldonado
mike
14th June 2014, 11:06
Maldonado enjoying a relaxing drink with all his friends
mike
14th June 2014, 11:10
And another one: maldonado daydreaming about what it would be like to sit with the cool kids…
KwekuQ (@kwekuq)
14th June 2014, 11:06
Why can i not find a car that lasts long enough to crash someone! Why!
Graham (@guitargraham)
14th June 2014, 11:06
Lotus show Maldonado which seat he’ll soon be given if he doesnt stop crashing
abhinav
14th June 2014, 17:53
haha! (y)
gruntr18 (@gruntr18)
14th June 2014, 11:06
“I knew i should have packed a lunch in the car, this always happens”
Daniel (@collettdumbletonhall)
14th June 2014, 13:37
Hahaha
Cornflakes (@cornflakes)
14th June 2014, 11:12
Recent budget cuts means that Lotus are taking a new approach to seat fitting this year
Gavin Moore
14th June 2014, 11:12
I like this new energy recovery option.
Chazzai
14th June 2014, 11:14
I’m really thirsty, but I can’t find my mouth. :(
Mclarengal (@mclarengal)
14th June 2014, 11:16
Maldonado is unimpressed with his seat for 2015
David Scott
14th June 2014, 11:17
“Come on Checo, you agreed that it was my week for the invisibility cloak.”
Dphect (@dphect)
14th June 2014, 11:18
Pastor wonders how long he has to sit in the naughty corner for this time round.
AndyG
14th June 2014, 11:19
“F1 is no picnic” laments Maldonado.
mihakse
14th June 2014, 11:19
Maybe if I just sit here they won’t make crash jokes out of me.
Jeevan (@jee1kimi)
14th June 2014, 11:19
” What a disaster!! Canadian GP was exciting even though I didn’t crash into anybody.. Shame!!… “
BlackJack (@danieljaksa)
14th June 2014, 11:21
“I pay to drive and all I get from Lotus is bottled water and a chair for my friend”
raddie (@raddie)
14th June 2014, 11:22
!To crash, or not to crash: that is the question!”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
14th June 2014, 11:25
Maldonado listening to his iPod, getting slightly depressed: “We are the champions, my friend..”
Dan_the_McLaren_fan (@dan_the_mclaren_fan)
14th June 2014, 11:27
Bernie Ecclestone is still looking for pay drivers for successfully funding his retirement, after his legal troubles. We have here a likely candidate…
Oscar Jonas
14th June 2014, 11:36
Everyone left when Pastor crashed the party.
Thecollaroyboys (@thecollaroyboys)
14th June 2014, 23:13
There’s your winner
hzh (@hzh00)
15th June 2014, 14:32
best in my opinion
Rocky (@rocky)
15th June 2014, 18:52
That’s it
reno (@reno)
16th June 2014, 7:13
very good ! winner
apexor
19th June 2014, 4:25
That is a winner. Bingo.
Richard Hill (@)
14th June 2014, 11:37
And who said I wouldn’t find a seat for next year………
Richard Hill (@)
14th June 2014, 11:39
”I better leave the old skid lid on in case I hit something”
Jamie Brothwell
14th June 2014, 11:40
Once again Maldonado picks the wrong seat
the_donz
14th June 2014, 11:42
I knew #*blub*# it wasn’t #*glog*# possible #*cough*# to drink #*gag*# this with #*blub*# my helmet on! #*cough*#
Beto (@chebeto)
14th June 2014, 11:52
When Maldonado said he was going to crash the party the rest of the team got the wrong message.
Rigi (@rigi)
14th June 2014, 11:59
hahaha, this is the best one so far!
Hamilfan (@hamilfan)
14th June 2014, 19:02
Epic !
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
14th June 2014, 11:54
Maldonado overcooked the Pastor at camp
Cyberaxiom (@dave-m)
14th June 2014, 11:58
Pastor was unimpressed when he saw the only seat that PDVSA would buy for him next season.
Pink Peril
14th June 2014, 11:59
Pastor realises F1 is just not the picnic he thought it would be.
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
14th June 2014, 12:00
Maldonado, “I wish I was the Stig! Took away my job!”
hzh (@hzh00)
14th June 2014, 12:04
But why the helmet? is he crying?!
Chris (@tophercheese21)
14th June 2014, 12:15
“Sitting on this park bench has been the best decision in my career so far.” – Pastor Maldonado
Maciek (@maciek)
14th June 2014, 15:27
+1!
Pete R (@prupp89)
14th June 2014, 18:22
This.
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
14th June 2014, 12:19
Pastor demonstrates the safest ‘Lotus Position’ for everyone.
schooner (@schooner)
14th June 2014, 12:19
Maldonaldo finally begins to suspect a prank when he is the only one to show up for the company picnic.
Sean Doyle (@spdoyle17)
14th June 2014, 12:21
Pastor’s metaphor requesting the team build a comparatively tough car for 2015 went over everyones heads.
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
14th June 2014, 12:27
Zzzzzzzz……………
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
14th June 2014, 12:31
Enzzzzzzzzzztone
Trayambak Chakravarty (@major-dev)
14th June 2014, 12:37
“I hope the Stig is not toying with my car…well, not as much as me… :|”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HD5vDs0RBY
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
14th June 2014, 12:45
Maldonado waits at Turn 4 to cast his curse on the Caterhams and Marussias…
AndrewT (@andrewt)
14th June 2014, 12:53
“Could we please just install four wheels onto this bench…?”
Joshj81
14th June 2014, 13:03
That comfy Williams seat is still not as good as my Lotus bench.
Robbie (@robbie)
14th June 2014, 13:06
You know things are not good when Pastor needs a helmet just to go on a picnic.
Imre (@f1mre)
14th June 2014, 13:12
It’s 14:07 and I’m out. What am I going to do for 90 minutes?
Robbie (@robbie)
14th June 2014, 13:15
Judging by their hospitality area and it’s occupant, it is obvious…Lotus is broke.
Scottie (@scottie)
14th June 2014, 13:18
The last Pastor heard from the marshals were “Just stay there with your helmet on, we’ll take care of everything!”
Robbie (@robbie)
14th June 2014, 13:23
Since this is Canada, the hockey analogy for Pastor’s early demise would be “riding the pine.”
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
14th June 2014, 13:26
Pastor tried to sit in the folding chair, but missed.
stefano (@alfa145)
14th June 2014, 13:28
Seat fitting for next year they said…
zicasso (@zicasso)
14th June 2014, 13:33
I know for Kimi would not sit on a £5 chair. I have asked for a golden framed chair! …
Dan_the_McLaren_fan (@dan_the_mclaren_fan)
14th June 2014, 13:34
“Oh come on, Stig told me he would only borrow the car for a couple of minutes…”
ant
14th June 2014, 13:37
“again?”
froddd (@)
14th June 2014, 13:47
3 seconds after this picture was taken, the wooden table crashed into the garden chair.
Robbie (@robbie)
14th June 2014, 13:50
Out of frustration, Pastor Maldonado considers a nearby John Deere riding mower as a tempting alternative to his Lotus. It would be faster amd would improve the sound of F1, and…he could continue to create his own racing lines off the track and still maintain traction. No brainer.
NomadIndian
16th June 2014, 11:42
Haha… why did I find this so funny…
AmbroseRPM
14th June 2014, 13:55
What can I crash into next… The chair? The table? The trees? Whatever it is PDVSA will pay for it!!!
David Bretz (@cynical)
14th June 2014, 14:05
I think I’ll just crash here for now.
Thecollaroyboys (@thecollaroyboys)
14th June 2014, 23:22
+1
Pandaslap (@pandaslap)
14th June 2014, 23:47
Excellent
Frogster
14th June 2014, 14:09
Pastor hates it when his stunt double is driving the car.
McKenzie (@mckenzie)
14th June 2014, 14:17
Sigh…I’ve even broken the pull tab. :-(
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
14th June 2014, 14:19
Haha, nice.
Goriot
14th June 2014, 14:21
“Every year, dogs are abandoned on road…”
KeepTurningLeft
14th June 2014, 14:36
“This is the most anyone has ever paid to watch the race from a picnic table.”
Prasad
14th June 2014, 14:59
I hope I get at least this seat next season.
cjpdk (@cjpdk)
14th June 2014, 15:00
Maldonado talks with his advisers.
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
14th June 2014, 15:11
“I wonder, whether this chair could withstand a crash.”
Maciek (@maciek)
14th June 2014, 15:25
Maldonado tests latest ‘out of the box’ E22 components as budget shortfalls force Lotus to downsize facilities.
Bruno (@brunes)
14th June 2014, 15:32
I crashed this party, and everyone went home straight away.
AmirAnuar (@amiranuar)
14th June 2014, 15:38
Maldonado is depressed when the engineer could not include that chair inside of his car
greg-c (@greg-c)
14th June 2014, 15:42
I am the Stig
Craig R
14th June 2014, 15:56
Why won’t anyone come to my picnic?…oh yeah…they’re all racing….
Hollidog
14th June 2014, 16:01
Pastor goes for a different box this lap
Hans
15th June 2014, 8:42
Nice observation
Daniel Brennan (@dannyisf1)
14th June 2014, 16:16
Pastor’s advertising the new Lotus recycled range. Featuring furniture made from Pastors crashed cars and at the end of this year, Pastor himself!
Breno (@austus)
14th June 2014, 16:56
I wonder when the guys are going to fix my car.
John H (@john-h)
14th June 2014, 17:29
Charles Picnic.
OmarR-Pepper (@)
14th June 2014, 17:47
“I’m sure this box had my car upgrades”.
Anthony
14th June 2014, 17:58
I have saved this comfy chair for Massa, just in case
Dave Graham
14th June 2014, 18:20
“The suspension on that camping chair looks a bit weak…….better sit on this bench instead
Hairs (@hairs)
14th June 2014, 18:25
After government funding is withdrawn, Maldonado takes a moment to get used to his new team’s digs.
Hairs (@hairs)
14th June 2014, 18:26
Lotus issue new denial of budget shortfall.
Dom (@3dom)
14th June 2014, 18:38
Due to his record of crashing at any given moment, Maldonado was advised to keep his safety gear on permanently
Mikeybgaming
14th June 2014, 18:43
I just put something similar! I didn’t notice your comment! :)
Jack_Hider (@jackhider)
14th June 2014, 18:42
Life hasn’t always been a picnic for Pastor since moving to Lotus, but today, for once, it has..
Mikeybgaming
14th June 2014, 18:42
Pastor Maldonado is now required to wear his race suit, helmet and Hans device at all times for the safty of himself and the spectators
Raúl Valencia
14th June 2014, 18:59
The last gathering of Pastor Maldonado’s fan club.
Hamilfan (@hamilfan)
14th June 2014, 19:06
Pastor tests the bench ….. for 2015 .
Suvan Naidu (@serv)
14th June 2014, 19:11
Pastor’s damage bill has forced Lotus to seriously downgrade their motorhome
Lin1876 (@lin1876)
14th June 2014, 19:24
“I wish my seat was as secure as that one.”
Chris White
14th June 2014, 19:30
Pastor suddenly realised it wasn’t a bottle of water Kimi had given him.
simon place (@placeyplacey)
14th June 2014, 19:33
Following another disappointing weekend, a dedicated Maldonardo fan really was beginning to feel a bit silly.
delongedoug
14th June 2014, 20:18
You can’t sit here! I paid for these seats, too!
S L
14th June 2014, 21:00
Which seat is the safest
celler (@celler)
14th June 2014, 22:05
“So, how do I start the letter…let me think… Dear Frank, I know we’ve been through some tough times in the past, but I really miss all of you guys in Grove…”
ace
14th June 2014, 22:06
“Bottled Water”, I could sell bottled water! GET YOUR Pastor Signature bottled water here for just $13
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
14th June 2014, 23:18
Pastor always brings a camping chair with him in anticipation of his teammate coming to join.
nidzovski (@nidzovski)
15th June 2014, 0:14
While crying: Boowwaa whyy did I left Williams ….WHY!?!?!
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
15th June 2014, 1:27
Maldonado came rushing to the benches, everyone fled to avoid the wreckage.
moblet (@moblet)
15th June 2014, 1:57
Pastor Maldonado recovers from his latest shunt, caused by a front suspension failure in his Lotus camping chair.
Scalextric (@scalextric)
15th June 2014, 2:39
Take some gardening leave, they said.
Todfod (@todfod)
15th June 2014, 7:47
hahaha.. nice
johnny stick
15th June 2014, 2:59
I think i need to get me a red bull
Yappy
15th June 2014, 4:30
Pastor Maldonardo blames performance on seat fitting.
ace
15th June 2014, 5:57
missing glove syndrome; only, if I found my other glove , I would have been able to crash into something .
Simon Pedersen (@simo096j)
15th June 2014, 6:59
Trying to find a alternative podium.
Todfod (@todfod)
15th June 2014, 7:46
Maldonando takes a day off to calculate the money spent on car damages
Hans Christian Kåsen (@hansobananso)
15th June 2014, 7:55
Pastor Maldonado thinking: “Last minute check. Steering wheel, check. Throttle, check. Helmet, check…. Mommy, no need for fake trophies anymore ´cause I´m going to win that Montrealian vase! Now, where is my second water bottle?
Sujeeth (@sjct83)
15th June 2014, 11:58
Time to teach massa and Perez how to flip the car at high speeds. Fellow s.Americans ain’t bad good work boys
Kiefer Hopkins (@kieferh4)
15th June 2014, 12:14
why can’t I be normal like all the rest of them
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
15th June 2014, 13:14
What if I went to the WEC’s GTE AM series?
Hen
15th June 2014, 14:53
Lotus crash test dummie
Hemz Shaw (@hemzshaw)
15th June 2014, 15:01
Isn’t it amazing that almost all comments here are about Supidaldo’s crashes. :)
Here is mine.
“Pastor finally does some thinking”
Ryan
15th June 2014, 16:45
“Everyyyyybody hurrrrts… sometimes”
Atomic Wolf (@atomicwolf)
15th June 2014, 17:02
When I signed up to Lotus, I thought they could at least afford some brakes on their cars !!!!
Bleu (@bleu)
15th June 2014, 17:22
“Of the picnic places of all F1 circuits, this one is the best. Believe me, I have a lot of experience of them.”
Rocky (@rocky)
15th June 2014, 19:19
Attention Please, The FIA is pleased to introduce the new 2015 F1 chassis crash tests driver.
F1Ray
15th June 2014, 20:21
A disgruntled Maldonado, told the team the car drives like a park bench, so they gave him one and said, ok, drive that, smartass.
semilost (@semilost)
15th June 2014, 22:42
Pastor’s bi-polar medication wasnt getting the job done.
Matt W (@mattw)
15th June 2014, 22:55
“It should have been ME ploughing the Williams into the back of Perez” :(
J. K., Pn, Finland
16th June 2014, 0:21
No coke, no pepsi, oh my!
salcrich
16th June 2014, 9:22
After recent failures Lotus go back to “bench testing” mode
salcrich
16th June 2014, 9:23
Pastor tries to beat “bench mark time” set by Romain
phildick (@phildick)
16th June 2014, 10:15
They told me to pack my stuff. But I’ve already crashed everything…
ali
16th June 2014, 10:18
so this is the new racing seat?
-it looks comfy!
catered Ham
16th June 2014, 12:11
in talks with his future team boss…
Locust GP
16th June 2014, 12:15
His Agent: “Pastor, we hear there is an empty seat for 2015 season you should go for….”
Lapov Onor
16th June 2014, 12:53
“When dad said he’d buy me a race seat, I expected one inside a car!”
Hans Herrmann (@twentyseven)
16th June 2014, 15:54
“Who am I ?!”
F1tshif (@f1tshif)
17th June 2014, 6:04
Maldonado becomes the first drive to try out the noty room in 2014
MVK Chaitanya (@chaitu62)
17th June 2014, 11:38
After all things which ahppened to me this year, now I understand why F1 dint have no. “13” on the grid all these years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……. Y did I take it???? :(.
MVK Chaitanya (@chaitu62)
17th June 2014, 11:40
I ll ask Bernie to change my no. from 13!!!!.. :P
Dane
17th June 2014, 14:24
Pastor getting his seat fitting for 2015.
Thomas A (@gremlinwon)
17th June 2014, 16:28
“I’m not taking my helmet off because i do not want to speak to the press.”
Glyn Blackburn
17th June 2014, 17:14
Health and safety at these after race picnics has really gone too far!
Ajmal
18th June 2014, 12:05
feeling lonely after the crash, Pastor says, ” f1 is boring these days”
Mickaren
18th June 2014, 15:52
Pastor had to admit that Williams had the edge when it came to team hospitality!
apexor
19th June 2014, 4:38
Another bad day at the office for Pastor M.
apexor
19th June 2014, 4:39
There is always a picnic table reserved for Pastor Maldonado in every race venue.
Placid (@placid)
19th June 2014, 13:36
Well look at here. It’s the 1972 Miami Dolphins trying to ruin Mercedes. OH… a text!!!!
OH NO!!! PLEASE HAAS!!!! DON’T HIRE DANICA!!!!!
Jigginz
19th June 2014, 17:04
Spare seat at Lotus ….Pastor’s on Gardening Leave !
jayson biadog (@jbiadog)
18th October 2014, 19:16
Don’t you know F1 buddies I have a CRUSH on you, and my country pays for that.