RaceFans readers never disappoint with their hilarious contributions to our regular Caption Competitions.

Here are all our winners from 2024. Thanks to everyone who joined in this year – and tell us which was your favourite in the comments.

230: Friendly greeting

“You may be the commercial rights holder, Stefano, but I’m the commercial rights holder-holder…”

Derek Edwards

231: Steiner’s send off

“Doesn’t Gene know your swear jar makes up half the budget?”
Tristan

232: What’s on Albon’s album?

“Horner texted me earlier to see if I was interested in coming back to Red Bull… This was my reply!”
Jungle

233: Leclerc’s lasso

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Circuit of the Americas, 2023

“This is the proper way to get a tow from the ‘Bulls’!”
Only Facts!

234: Breaking News

“This is really strange, Lewis. Whenever I try to look at my contract status for 2025, it just says, ‘We are checking…’”
AllTheCoolNamesWereTaken

235: Ocon shows off his new ride

Mick Schumacher, Esteban Ocon, Ferdinand Habsburg, Alpine A424 and Alpine A524 launch, 2024

Estaban was adamant that he’d lost a Euro down the side of the seat.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)

236: Ricciardo’s roar

As Daniel stood up, he realised they had put his name on Tsunoda’s race overalls…
EffWunFan

237: Nic-OMG

Nico Hulkenberg, 2024

Hulkenberg’s excitement was short lived when Toto apologised for calling the wrong Nico…
Philip

238: Vasseur makes a point

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Frederic Vasseur, Jeddah, 2024

“You’ve got a bit of Stake on your shirt…”
Derek Edwards

239: Norris in full flight

Lando Norris and a bird, Melbourne, 2024

Yet another Aussie ordered out of Norris’ way
Mr Scallywag

240: Snoozuka

“…and it’s lights out, here in Suzuka!”
Roth Man

241: Hulkenpector

Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, Shanghai, 2024

“I’m not going to hit you, but I am going to Kick Sauber…”
Red Andy

242: Facepalm

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Miami, 2024

Adrian Newey reveals his decision to move to Mercedes in 2025…
Asd

243: Frederic Wasser

Frederic Vasseur, Monaco, 2024

For once, Ferrari strategists were not the ones washed up…
Jeanrien

244: Soapbox Sergio

Red Bull’s latest design raises question over whether Adrian Newey’s replacement lacks a similar understanding of aerodynamics…
@Severin

245: Leclerc plays ball

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Silverstone, 2024

Charles works on his approach to blind corners.
Derek Edwards

246: Core blimey

George Russell, Mercedes, Silverstone, 2024

“This magic sweat band will help you lose 1.5kg, easily…”
notagrumpyfan

247: Valtteri, it’s James

James Vowles, Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull Ring, 2024

“Valtteri, we have a reserve driver role for you to consider.”
“Thanks James, I’ll mull it over.”

Mark

248: Brown goes orange

Zak Brown, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Spa-Francorchamps, 2024

“Pss… don’t tell: My tattoos were just wash-off stickers as well.”
Coventry Climax

249: Making a point

Greg Maffei, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Monza, 2024

For the first time, Greg found himself missing social distancing rules in the paddock…
BlueberryMuffin

250: Snack for Sainz

Carlos Sainz Jnr, Ferrari, Singapore, 2024

Carlos doesn’t have the heart to tell Charles what he really thinks of his low calorie ice cream
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)

251: Toyota’s radical design

Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock, Toyota, Silverstone, 2008

Liberty Media celebrates owning both F1 and MotoGP by announcing both championships will merge into the new MotoF1 class.
Rom

252: Frustration Martin

Aston Martin mechanic, Interlagos, 2024

Oh no… Now I will be in trouble with the FIA for swearing during the pit stop…
Wheel Nut

253: A word from Bird

Hugh Bird, Sergio Perez, Red Bull, Mexico, 2024

“It was just a seat fitting at the factory. It doesn’t mean anything. We do them all the time, honest…”
Mark

254: Perez delivers

Sergio Perez, Red Bull, 2024

Don’t drink and drive. Fortunately, that won’t be an issue for me next year.
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)

255: Looking ahead

Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Abu Dhabi, 2024

“Who’s the big guy in red coming your way with a sack of stuff for you, Lewis?”
“Fred Vasseur is coming to town!”

Red Andy

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