We love the internet, like a whole lot. So when Bernie Sanders, a United States senator, became a viral meme for his deckchair and mittens combo at the inauguration, the F1 community delivered some absolute gold. Here’s a selection of our favourite Bernie memes.
TEAMS GET INVOLVED
Big love to the AlphaTauri and Alfa Romeo admins who shared these sensational photoshops from their respective 2020 seasons. As our very own Matt Gallagher said, “I see pre-season testing for the 2021 social media teams’ championship has begun.”
Race Of Champions, who have just announced their first event held on ice, also shared their best effort.
i am once again asking for you to enjoy this throwback pic.twitter.com/UzvYvKuj4U
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) January 21, 2021
How could we resist? pic.twitter.com/OHxuTs8ILc
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) January 22, 2021
Note to self: Buy a thicker coat for #ROCSweden. pic.twitter.com/CdH05ewWwS
— Race Of Champions (@RaceOfChampions) January 21, 2021
I AM ONCE AGAIN ASKING
As part of another meme, Bernie Sanders became famous for a social media clip of him requesting donations for his campaign in 2020. This now-famous phrase “I am once again asking” has been used as a source of inspiration for some of these new F1 memes. But seriously, Aston Martin, when will we get some pictures of Sebastian in his new overalls? IT’S WHAT WE DESERVE.
I am once again asking for photos of Seb in green. @AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com/SCqZXA3moT
— CC F1 (@CCF1Channel) January 21, 2021
ADDING BERNIE INTO ICONIC MEMES
Twitter was also quick to add Bernie and his mittens into some famous freeze frames from various F1 moments.
Bernie is my 2019 rookie of the year pic.twitter.com/Qidqx8zbkv
— F1 Reaction Pictures (@FormulaReaction) January 21, 2021
I miss driver briefings 😔🤝 pic.twitter.com/aeO40t5K9w
— rie (@High5Forever) January 21, 2021
Nothing to see here, keep scrolling… pic.twitter.com/CvbANi1oNr
— Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) January 21, 2021
I had fun 😅 pic.twitter.com/0hVgYjAE0M
— out of context Toto Wolff (@askolatte) January 21, 2021
Waiting for the season to start pic.twitter.com/kZzf5ygmqv
— F1 Reaction Pictures (@FormulaReaction) January 20, 2021
THINGS THEN GOT CHAOTIC
Let’s be honest, it was bound to happen. We still absolutely love it.
Just chilling with the homies pic.twitter.com/F8YD9eJ83N
— Nienke 🏁 #ThankyouDany&Alex (@avoidingtmrw) January 21, 2021
“how hopeful are you for this weekend bernie?” pic.twitter.com/RCgfvYCful
— Holly 🤠 (@lentaholly) January 21, 2021
All the F1 drivers + Bernie 😂 pic.twitter.com/cjbhHFl8QG
— Formula 2 Insider (@Formula2Insider) January 21, 2021
Perez already replaced. Red Bull are ruthless 😳 https://t.co/GPljZeDxgH
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) January 21, 2021
ADD IN SOME WHOLESOME
As well as the totally bonkers memes, there were also some super sweet ones. We think Bernie and Jack Aitken could be the next big bromance. Team Jernie or Team Back?
Chillin' with @JaitkenRacer pic.twitter.com/lNCh8OV8HT
— Nienke 🏁 #ThankyouDany&Alex (@avoidingtmrw) January 21, 2021
Got more? Be sure to tag @wtf1official in all your Bernie memes.
