It’s Caption Competition time again and as it’s launch season we’ve got another F1 driver wielding a smartphone.
This time it’s McLaren returnee Fernando Alonso snapping and his new team mate Jenson Button who’s posing.
But what’s being said? Or can you think of a comical caption?
You know the drill: post your suggestions below and the best will appear in a future edition of the F1 Fanatic Round-up.
Caption Competition
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AMR (@aiera-music)
14th February 2015, 11:49
“The reception on this phone is almost as bad as the reception we got for our livery!”
Lady_Lisbeth
14th February 2015, 18:25
Remember this day, Jensen. It’s the only time you will be in front of me till the end of the season
Li Wilson
14th February 2015, 20:57
Hey Jens just a reminder who I’m chasing out this season
#cockpitteasersenor
Jeff Spencer
15th February 2015, 3:07
Hey ‘Zo, I just shook a little turd out of my trousers.
Gerry
16th February 2015, 3:28
‘and our suits’ ! :)
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
14th February 2015, 11:50
“And they said McLaren isn’t stylish?”
Rupert Richardson
18th February 2015, 10:55
And, they were right!
David Bretz (@cynical)
14th February 2015, 11:53
Jenson, I said to do your best James Bond impression – not Mr Bean.
Akhilesh (@graywizzard)
14th February 2015, 11:55
Alo – “Hey Jenson, do the boogie”
rob
14th February 2015, 11:55
Enjoy this moment Fernando as its the only time you will get in front of me this season 😉
HK (@me4me)
14th February 2015, 11:57
Alonso: “Hah! Jensen thinks i’m taking a picture of him, but i’m really just taking a selfie!”
DavidS (@davids)
14th February 2015, 11:59
Jensen: Put the phone away Fernando, you aren’t sponsored by Telefonica or Vodafone, anymore.
Tiomkin
14th February 2015, 12:04
Alonso: “It’s just a photo, I’m not gathering proof for Ferarri like last time.”
Dom (@3dom)
14th February 2015, 13:49
Lol
Ohm
15th February 2015, 0:59
Hahahaa nicee!
Eric (@fletch)
14th February 2015, 12:06
After one too many health drinks at the McLaren-Honda launch party, Button briefly stops busting a move for Fernando to snap a picture of the green smoothie stain on his lapel…
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
14th February 2015, 12:07
Alonso taking a picture of Jenson doing the ‘Mclaren-ugently-needs-sponsors-stance’
David BR2
14th February 2015, 12:12
Jenson: You do realize, Fernando, that the new wider cars are going to have cockpits *this* wide? How are you going to reach both pedals?
Todfod (@todfod)
14th February 2015, 12:21
Jenson gets ready to try the ‘pull my finger’ prank on his new teammate
thedonz
14th February 2015, 12:25
Button: Look no flip-flops
SwissEnglishBulldog
14th February 2015, 12:26
Still able to move his eyes, mouth and left index finger, Jenson gamely smiles along as he realises Fernando has swapped their suits in the dressing room.
cdavman (@cdavman)
14th February 2015, 12:27
“Jenson, which foot do you use for braking?”
Dom (@3dom)
14th February 2015, 13:51
Lol
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
14th February 2015, 12:29
Mclaren presents their new colllection!
Mashiat Lam Gofran
14th February 2015, 12:31
FA: Hey Jenson, I’m taking a selfie, but let’s make it seem as though I’m taking a photo of you
PhilEReid (@philereid)
14th February 2015, 12:35
JB: “Just take it quick, this suit is starting to itch… Is it a new brand or something?”
Dan_the_McLaren_fan (@dan_the_mclaren_fan)
14th February 2015, 12:38
Hey look, we have improved our clothing since the last caption competition!
Toro Stevo (@toro-stevo)
14th February 2015, 12:45
While waiting for Magnussen at the latest McLaren press conference, Fernando quickly takes a picture of a surprise transgressor before he is whisked away by the powers that be.
andrewf1 (@andrewf1)
14th February 2015, 12:47
”Ok Jenson, show us how you like the balance of the new car”
andrewf1 (@andrewf1)
14th February 2015, 12:50
Or:
”Common Fernando, grab it quick before I lose my balance!”
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
14th February 2015, 12:48
Button: “Sorry mate, I don’t want to bother you but I’ll rather look into the real cameras.”
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
14th February 2015, 12:50
Damn, I wanted to say “upset” instead of “bother”.
Robbie (@robbie)
14th February 2015, 12:48
Ever since the Button/Magnussen decision, Jenson can’t stop dancing to his permanent Bee Gees ear worm ‘Stayin’ Alive’.
Mach1 (@mach1)
14th February 2015, 12:49
This year Alonso tries a different approach to remembering who exactly his team mate is.
Mashiat Lam Gofran
14th February 2015, 12:54
Alonso shows Jenson a text from Jessica Michibata saying: “Jenson, Fernando is faster than you? Can you confirm you understood the message?”
Mashiat Lam Gofran
14th February 2015, 12:56
Jenson Button spends some time with his biggest fan.
Kodongo (@kodongo)
14th February 2015, 12:57
Fernando was keen to get a photo of the only driver who had what it takes to beat Lewis over a season as teammates.
Retired (@jeff1s)
14th February 2015, 13:07
Madame Tussauds’ latest arrivals.
andrewf1 (@andrewf1)
14th February 2015, 13:12
”Give me your best side Jenson, maybe that will get us some sponsors”
Philip (@philipgb)
14th February 2015, 13:19
Alonso: You’re Late.
Jenson: A wizard is never late.
ricky
14th February 2015, 13:36
JB: “OK Fernando, one more picture then you really have to go see if you can get trousers that fit!”
Dom (@3dom)
14th February 2015, 13:49
Jenson Button inadvertently proves that it’s only his driving that’s smooth
George (@george)
14th February 2015, 13:59
Alonso: How do you work this thing?
Button: Can someone fetch my walking stick?
Karthik Mohan
14th February 2015, 14:09
Jenson: “If I avoid eye contact, it will go away”
Paul Piggott
14th February 2015, 14:21
Just hold that pose Jenson, I need to pull my trousers up.
Daniel Finney
14th February 2015, 14:22
It was another 20 minutes before Jenson realised that Fernando was taking a selfie.
mog
16th February 2015, 1:57
Lol. Good one
Arrows98 (@arrows98)
14th February 2015, 14:25
ALO: “between our suits and our car, I’m pretty sure somebody in a few weeks will make a ’50 shades of gray’ joke about this picture…”
David BR2
14th February 2015, 14:38
Like:
ALO: I know Formula 1 needs to whip up some excitement, but that bondage suit is a bit much Jenson.
Drg
14th February 2015, 14:35
Alonso can’t resist recording the moment Button uses hand signals to describe the direction ‘Finger Boy’ finds his career moving towards.
U2F1 (@u2f1)
14th February 2015, 14:42
Let me capture this look “probably the happiest you’ll ever be – this season”
Drg
14th February 2015, 14:47
Fernando chooses the exact wrong moment to show Ron that the ‘big ticket’ sponsor theory is not dead…
Button, ever the politician, attempts to mitigate the matter by making novel use of the Vettel trademark to show Alonso where to hide the phone all the while subliminally scoring a telling blow by referencing the obvious difference in their feet size…
suffolk (@suffolk)
14th February 2015, 14:50
Jenson tests the new McLaren tailored ‘size zero’ clothing range.
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
14th February 2015, 15:00
“It’s from Nico…he wants us to think of a caption for their launch picture. What are the chances of that?!”
schooner (@schooner)
14th February 2015, 15:00
“That’s enough Fernando … the press has arrived.”
Cyberaxiom (@dave-m)
14th February 2015, 15:07
You don’t need to pose like a Lego man Jenson, we didn’t get that sponsorship after all.
Graham (@guitargraham)
14th February 2015, 15:12
I know Ron likes a smart appearance but i’m not sure about our new overalls
Theo Parkinson (@theo-hrp)
14th February 2015, 15:17
Jenson, can you move? The car’s in the shot.
OmarR-Pepper (@)
14th February 2015, 15:18
“And I introduce you to my new PR assistant, Fernando Alonso”
OmarR-Pepper (@)
14th February 2015, 15:23
McLaren suits line… and also in sizes for children.
Goriot
14th February 2015, 15:28
Now you’re ready for “50 shades of grey car”…
Will Wood (@willwood)
14th February 2015, 15:31
Fernando: “Can’t wait for Ron’s reaction when he sees I’ve filmed this video on his phone in portrait mode…”
anonymouscoward (@anonymouscoward)
14th February 2015, 15:54
Along gathers proof that Jenson does use head and shoulders.
Catered Ham
14th February 2015, 16:00
Button. Jensen But…
…Zip it!
Butt…
..Zip it good! chhh
John H (@john-h)
14th February 2015, 17:11
“Looking good Jenson but I’m sure Ron said size zero.”
John H (@john-h)
14th February 2015, 17:16
Ah, Suffolk on page 3 got the size zero reference in first.. Forget mine!
Greg Kingston (@gregkingston)
14th February 2015, 17:22
Jensom was quick to remind Fernando of the official level of the McLaren Honda expectations for 2015
Andy (@turbof1)
14th February 2015, 17:34
Hi Jensie, smile… while you are still at mclaren.
Hairs (@hairs)
14th February 2015, 17:35
“These suits don’t fit nearly as well as the Hugo Boss ones”.
suffolk (@suffolk)
14th February 2015, 17:39
Drivers preparing in McLaren’s state of the art simulator for the many hours of standing around expected during pre season testing.
Drg
14th February 2015, 17:53
Okay – another – can’t resist
Jenson, being the elder statesman of F1, points out the approximate extra width being talked about at the strategy group..
Alonso, having managed a couple of laps in testing decides to show Ron the benefits of a title sponsor with his vodaphone and records the detail for later use with his next team should things not go to plan…
minnis (@minnis)
14th February 2015, 18:14
Fernando: “Hey, Lewis has updated his relationship status!”
Jenson Button likes this.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
14th February 2015, 18:21
Alonso: Say Jerez …
Button: He he, and how many photos have you taken with you’re Blackberry phone?
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
14th February 2015, 18:23
Doh! …. should have seen that! “… your Blackberry phone?”
Jethro (@jethro)
14th February 2015, 18:34
Button hints at future livery change involving a Stetson and six-shooter.
maxthecat
14th February 2015, 18:38
“So this is what a well liked and popular driver looks like”
Chuck Lantz
14th February 2015, 18:48
Jensen: “OK, Fernando, but this is the LAST time! … ‘You put your right foot in, you take your right foot out, you put your right foot in and you shake it all about … You do the hokey pokey and that’s what it’s all about …'”
Hakeem (@themonkeyhead)
14th February 2015, 18:49
Alonso: You know, we could have our names on the side pods, like they did once…
Jenson: Your name probably wouldn’t fit…
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
14th February 2015, 19:06
Alonso: I got to zoom in, I love that button.
Tom L. (@tom-l)
14th February 2015, 19:35
“The reception I’m getting is much better than when I was last here!”
Pink Peril
15th February 2015, 21:16
^ Winner
sumedh
14th February 2015, 19:39
Alonso is trying to capture two “Size zeros” in the same frame – Jenson’s suit and the new Mclaren
RACERNORRISKI (@racernorriski)
14th February 2015, 20:14
Jensen: now you can take those trousers to an English tailor for proper length………. Thanks, Norris
Toncho
14th February 2015, 20:52
Alo: show me that doggy poop again!!
But: Rigth there!!
hzh (@hzh00)
14th February 2015, 20:55
Alonso visiting the new McLaren- Honda wax museum and taking photos of a giant Button statue next to a 2015 McLaren-Honda car model. Too bad they were not able to put a real car next to the Button statue because the overheating car problem will melt it down.
trigger (@trigger)
14th February 2015, 20:55
Buy yourself a button popping suit
Guelph (@guelph)
14th February 2015, 20:55
And here are the two newest suit colors for racing fans, Engine Cover Silver and Sidepod Grey
hzh (@hzh00)
14th February 2015, 21:05
At least my shoe passed the crash test more easily than the failed short nose we planned to put originally on the new car.
JeffreyJ
14th February 2015, 21:11
Jenson: “I know Spain can’t hold up their own pants right now, but man…Fernando should really buy a smaller one!
AndrewT (@andrewt)
14th February 2015, 21:38
Alonso: “Behold the Sword of a Thousand Truths!”
John willavoys
14th February 2015, 21:39
When I overtake you fernando, this is my best side!
Leonardo A. de Souza (@leonardo-antunes)
14th February 2015, 21:44
Not sure if it was done yet but anyway:
“We certainly have come a long way since we were in Renault, isn’t Jenson”
“Sure Fernando, they even gave us shoes instead of flipfloops this time”
a reference to Caption Competition #65, https://www.racefans.net/2014/12/13/caption-competition-65-alonso-button/
ColdFly F1 (@)
14th February 2015, 22:06
Button is struggling with underfit since Hugo Boss left McLaren.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
14th February 2015, 22:17
Alonso: Mmmm…McLaren, Jenson, 50 shades of grey
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
14th February 2015, 22:22
Fernando: At least I’m not drunk like this time last year..
Philip (@philipgb)
14th February 2015, 23:09
Jenson ponders what McLaren will apply their size zero policy to next.
n0b0dy100
14th February 2015, 23:10
Alonso and Button attempt to lure sponsorship from Men’s Warehouse by tweeting them selfies.
FAB
14th February 2015, 23:11
The name is Button…James Button
DuncF1 (@duncf1)
14th February 2015, 23:14
FO: “Just your Head & Shoulders? What’s on your mind, Jenson?”
JB: …Winning!
Bruno (@brunes)
14th February 2015, 23:38
Hurry Fernando, press the button!
mickey18 (@mickey18)
15th February 2015, 7:10
Just beat me to it :p
mickey18 (@mickey18)
14th February 2015, 23:40
Hey Jenson, do I press this Button?
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
14th February 2015, 23:45
We are the Champions..of the tracks
And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the last laps.
We need a sponsor.
So we can be champions.
No time for losers
‘Cause we’ll be the champions again one day.
Scalextric (@scalextric)
15th February 2015, 0:00
Jenson, dude! Don’t scratch your rear while I’m taking a photo!
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
15th February 2015, 0:08
“I shouldn’t have bought a new phone – it runs even slower than my old one.”
@HoHum (@hohum)
15th February 2015, 0:38
Fernando shows his generous side by helping JB with his CV to help him move out of F1 and into the corporate world.
@HoHum (@hohum)
15th February 2015, 0:44
“OK this should appeal to the Rolex wearing, UBS clients that can afford to follow F1, next shot we’ll get the mohawk and put on those gold chains and diamond studs to pull some of Lewis’ fans.
ivz (@ivz)
15th February 2015, 0:45
Ok Jensen, give me your best ‘size zero’ pose!!
@HoHum (@hohum)
15th February 2015, 0:46
Jenson; ” Is this natural enough”?
Dom (@3dom)
15th February 2015, 0:59
The 2015 is still yet to begin, but already speculation grows on Jenson Button being on Strictly Come Dancing when he retires from F1
Kors
15th February 2015, 1:05
Alonso – ‘1 more combinations away fr…………..YESSSSS candy crush completed!!!’
Off Limits
15th February 2015, 1:07
Jens:
Shall I tell him that pointing upwards like that is considered very rude in japan?
RBAlonso (@rbalonso)
15th February 2015, 2:16
Jenson reminds Fernando that they are there to the promote McLaren’s new title sponsor: the colour black.
GeeMac (@geemac)
15th February 2015, 3:17
Jenson Button has been named the new James Bond, his first film will be called “Quantum of Front Locking”…
Bunny Eclair'stone (@eclairstone)
15th February 2015, 3:30
Jenson: I am taller than Alosno, so I will be the number 1 driver!!
Fernando: Yeah! I sport a bigger beard than Button, so I will be the number 1!!
Fast
15th February 2015, 4:19
Hurry Fernando, before this ends up on the Internet
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
15th February 2015, 5:06
JB: “Sorry but he said freeze”
MJ (@mjf1)
15th February 2015, 6:00
“No need to pose Jenson, I’m taking a selfie.”
Jack (@jackisthestig)
15th February 2015, 6:09
“Hang on Jenson, my Teflon fingers are playing havoc with this touch screen.”
MJ (@mjf1)
15th February 2015, 6:10
“hey Jenson, Nico just updated Lewis relationship status”
MJ (@mjf1)
15th February 2015, 6:16
Alonso trying to sneak a photo of that tight rear end
MJ (@mjf1)
15th February 2015, 6:22
“Darn my new phone broke down after only a couple of minutes of use, I knew I shouldn’t have switched”
McF1 (@mccosmic)
15th February 2015, 7:28
Alonso’s thinking, “Geeez, this new ‘Control your Teammate App’, really works!”
tgu (@thegrapeunwashed)
15th February 2015, 8:53
Jenson looked apologetically towards the press as his newest superfan gatecrashed another media event. It was getting tedious, but he didn’t think he should be the one to tell the little fellow to buzz off.
frogster
15th February 2015, 9:26
Fernando and Jenson pose in the new “corporate collection” for McLarens new title sponsor Littlewoods/ Gratton.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
15th February 2015, 9:34
McLaren Honda going for the Royal baking powder effect.
Prof Kirk (@prof-kirk)
15th February 2015, 10:14
Laughing heavily, Fernando composes himself and reaches for his phone
“okay okay, hang on, alright, say it again!”
Jenson pauses, taking in a big breath before looking down the barrel of Fernando’s phone and performs his latest hollywood one liner
“Lewis? Is that you?”
Humour Reference
Dom (@3dom)
15th February 2015, 10:22
Due to its new larger screen, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso mistake the new McLaren steering wheel for the latest camera phone
jayson biadog
15th February 2015, 10:37
Jenson, If you really want to beat my record and be my teammate. You gonna gonna drive harder. Oh Selfie McLaren
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
15th February 2015, 11:07
… And Durex as title sponsor, now?
Jack Jeffreys (@jack1501)
15th February 2015, 12:32
Kevin, wish you were here….
Fun
15th February 2015, 12:57
Car: “You guys can take pictures with me now, as I’m NOT going to wear a combination of any of your suit colors for you in the near future. Phew!”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
15th February 2015, 14:13
JB: “Ok, Fernandino, I’m gonna stand in this stiff position until you learn how to say Champions.”
FA: “But I’ve already said it: Sampions, for sure.”
JB “I give up”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
15th February 2015, 14:49
JB: “Sorrry, they put too much starch in my suit at the dry cleaner.”
Mark Borg
15th February 2015, 15:01
my caption would be “Hurry up Fenando, I’m busting for a pee…..”
Thanks
Jaanus (@)
15th February 2015, 16:51
Fernando Alonso testing new Instagram filters.
“This is a very challenging time for all of us in trying to succeed with this project, but I am very excited to be part of the Instagram family after many years in F1,” said Alonso.
rrrev (@rrrev)
15th February 2015, 16:55
Jesus Christ Jenson only ten minutes in the autoclave fool
airtone
15th February 2015, 20:32
Keep that smile Jense, a few more pictures and you can go to the restroom!
Pink Peril
15th February 2015, 21:02
At least we don’t look like a boy band in this photo shoot. And we get to wear shoes.
Shimks (@shimks)
15th February 2015, 21:16
Once I’ve zapped him with this neuralyzer, he won’t remember how to drive a car.
TaleMan (@taleman)
15th February 2015, 22:49
But: On my first year Ron said that I can be F1 driver as long as I can fit in this trousers.
Alo: Smile, because this will be your final year!
TaleMan (@taleman)
15th February 2015, 22:55
But: Alonso, don’t tell them that suit has been ripped open on my right side.
Alo: Oh, this will be perfect for blackmailing!
TaleMan (@taleman)
15th February 2015, 22:56
FA: Now pretend that we are in the wind tunnel!
TaleMan (@taleman)
15th February 2015, 22:59
Alo: So you thought that “tightly packaged engine” was Ron’s request for dress code!?
But: No, just want to show that I can still fit in my wedding suit!
Pete van der Spek
16th February 2015, 6:21
Take your best shot Fernando!
Apexor
16th February 2015, 8:23
Alonso: See if we can take a better picture than Nico or Lewis
Jenson, now let’s see that victory dance.
sheikhm
18th February 2015, 0:32
Fernando:
May be you can use this picture in your resume for your 2016 racing seat search ….
Nkoli
18th February 2015, 16:40
Let’s take selfie of us old bloke! Its been a while any of us beat Vettel. And now Lewis is taking charge.
Gerri Fagan
19th February 2015, 23:44
Hang on while I change my status …. In a relationship with McLaren.