Nico Hulkenberg will be leaving Haas at the end of the 2024 season and joining Sauber ahead of their transition into Audi.
But what did he spot when he was inspecting the underside of his own VF24 last weekend in Shanghai?
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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Red Andy (@red-andy)
27th April 2024, 7:49
“I’m not going to hit you, but I am going to Kick Sauber.”
Dan
27th April 2024, 7:51
Love it.
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
27th April 2024, 7:54
I am not inspecting the car, I look over there!
andrew cooper
27th April 2024, 7:57
There’s your 10mm socket, I can just see it.
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
27th April 2024, 8:09
How hard could it be?
You be Mike and I’ll be Edd . Go out and come back on camera with a cardboard box. We’ll be TV stars!
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
27th April 2024, 8:18
“If this thing falls on me, then I’m going to blame you!”
pH
27th April 2024, 8:29
“There, you see that? That’s the half a second we have been chasing all the time. Quickly, grab it before it’s gone again!”
Yaru (@yaru)
27th April 2024, 8:29
Hulk Smash
Jungle
27th April 2024, 8:37
Look at the goddam clock! I said wake me at 2 not 1.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
27th April 2024, 8:38
Hey you mate! Stop showing off and put the car back on the jack.
Supersonic
27th April 2024, 8:41
“I found the problem, a wheel is missing”
Ian Murtagh
27th April 2024, 8:54
Hey, you didn’t see me if Gene comes through holding a new contract
j sc
27th April 2024, 9:00
Hey, you! don’t talk loudly. We are sleeping in here.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
27th April 2024, 9:19
Nico insisted on showing the engineers all the components that will be better on his new car next year..
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
27th April 2024, 9:22
That’s where Magnussen hit me
Kringle
27th April 2024, 9:22
The recreation of man by Hulken-angelo.
Thecollaroyboys (@thecollaroyboys)
27th April 2024, 9:38
Hulk point.
Derek Edwards
27th April 2024, 12:01
With the help of his mechanics Nico’s secret tunnel to the podium nears completion.
notagrumpyfan
27th April 2024, 12:25
Nico points out the real Hulk able to lift a chassis single-handedly.
Fred Fedurch
27th April 2024, 13:04
Hey, I found the anchor.
Jere (@jerejj)
27th April 2024, 13:05
I’m looking for the podium over there.
Simon
27th April 2024, 20:06
O… K…
Jere (@jerejj)
28th April 2024, 9:42
The only creative reference remark I managed to come up with.
Racer X (@ubangee)
27th April 2024, 13:31
Squirrel!
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
27th April 2024, 13:33
I told you the ride height was too high.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
27th April 2024, 14:33
Hulkenberg getting the car ready for the Audit.
Chris Coppulotta
27th April 2024, 15:33
Liberty Media’s latest Formula 1 enhancement: Techno-Roman Wrestling
Tifoso1989 (@tifoso1989)
27th April 2024, 15:36
Just to demonstrate the suction effect as per Magnussen’s request.
Bitten&Hisses (@al-perry)
27th April 2024, 17:21
CARLOOOS!!! I WANT YOU BACK
Paul Stewart
27th April 2024, 20:45
There’s the pound coin that went down the back of my seat!
stjs16 (@stjs16)
27th April 2024, 21:27
Oops sorry, just thought I saw some performance!
stjs16 (@stjs16)
27th April 2024, 21:30
Just shove that potato in Kmags exhaust!
Ren
27th April 2024, 21:54
“Righty-tightly, lefty-loosy. How many times do I have to remind you guys?”
Fred Fedurch
28th April 2024, 14:50
Depends on which side of the car you’re on.
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
28th April 2024, 18:36
It’s his new team that’s having trouble with that.
Fred Fedurch
28th April 2024, 14:59
He’s pointing at the right rear hub/pie tin. That wheel hub spindle has a LH thread.
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
27th April 2024, 23:14
Come on guys get this sorted, vorsprung durch technik!
NinjaBadger (@ninjabadger)
27th April 2024, 23:20
Never mind Newey being on the market. Audi have gotten a steal with Nico, who due to Gene Haas’ strict budget has been designing, manufacturing, building, setting up, and driving his own car.
Biggsy
28th April 2024, 1:00
“Quick! Pull my finger – I’ve heard the key is to get more air moving under the car!”
Short Circuit (@jjohn)
28th April 2024, 1:49
I thought I could see Adrian moving over here!
PJ
28th April 2024, 9:03
“Vot is Hass!”
DB-C90 (@dbradock)
28th April 2024, 11:31
Who put that steak there.
osnola
28th April 2024, 15:26
You still have to remove that Ferrari sticker there..
Kurt Laguna
28th April 2024, 17:28
“If only the Gods of Audi could touch my finger.”
Pete R (@prupp89)
28th April 2024, 21:40
“He doesn’t Hulk-smash my door. Tell him that!”
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
28th April 2024, 21:46
I’m stuck here like a cow
Vincent
29th April 2024, 1:22
Hey! Do you know the meaning of these four circles I am seeing right now?