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LawVS - The Ladder ManAston Martin Slows Own Hype Train on PurposeHonda walks back their initial hype with Aston Martin...but maybe this is for the best.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHonda Racing's Koji Watanabe has shared that "not everything is going well" with the engine project with Aston Martin. However, it has the means to overcome the challenge. Even though many believe the team of Lawrence Stroll will be the disruptor to the F1 order...you sense that now the time has come to deliver, the team is walking back its potenital for 2026 and instead pointing...
2026-01-1322 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAudi Just Won F1 2026's First Race WITH STYLEAudi were the first F1 team to get a 2026 car out onto an ACTUAL track. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsEven though the shakedown wasn't about lap time and the Formula 1 car Audi brought to Barcelona was a very basic car, the act of testing and it going smoothly is the first test the team passed with flying colours. The test regarding professionalism after two green years which looked NOT professional is a huge turnaround which has been acclaimed by many Formula 1 fans. Mattia Binotto and Jonathan...
2026-01-1224 min
LawVS - The Ladder Man15 of YOUR Bold Predictions for F1 2026Your turn! Here are 15 of your boldest predictions for the 2026 F1 season.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBottas outscoring Lewis Hamilton? Williams outscoring Ferrari? The new active aero causing chaos alongside multiple reliability woes? I've had my fun with my own predictions, so it's time to hear from you. From over 370 comments, here are the most popular predictions as supposed by YOU!#f1 #f1testing #formula1 #f12026 #formula12026 #formulaone #predictions #f1latest #f1updates #f1news #f1drama #f1grandprix Get 15...
2026-01-0921 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren's Zak Brown Said the Quiet Part Out LoudMcLaren's Zak Brown has said the quiet part out loud...but F1 bosses have moved on.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a move to "destabilise" their rivals, the McLaren CEO Zak Brown confirmed that the idea which the Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella tends not to rely on is thrown back in the faces of the team's enemies and rivals. Is this the kind of Formula One team I got behind in 2015? No it's not. Why is Brown doing this in an era...
2026-01-0823 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManToyota’s New Name Makes Haas Takeover InevitableToyota dropped a HUGE statement of intent in global motorsport...which Haas F1 Team will naturally benefit from too!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIs what Toyota Racing unleashed a sign of things to come for Formula 1's smallest team? With Ferrari looking to Cadillac for potential customer relations, Haas and their bond with Toyota Gazoo Racing might have levelled up with the Japanese car company's new organisational plan. With the main company's backing, Haas's branding could evolve as early as next year...if it hasn't already!
2026-01-0723 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCadillac Just Became Ferrari’s Key Partner in Formula 1With Zhou Guanyu confirmed at Cadillac, Ferrari's found a new ally in F1.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs Haas moves closer toward Toyota in terms of co-operation within Formula 1, Ferrari is facing a reality where, come 2029, they could have ZERO customers in an engine formula...not ideal. However, Cadillac and General Motors are building a strong working relationship with Maranello which has now three drivers who've repped Ferrari at some point in their careers. Could this mean a different avenue for the Italian's academy drivers, such...
2026-01-0623 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCheco Exposes the Flaw Inside Red Bull RacingSergio Perez blows the door open regarding Christian Horner's final days of Red Bull leadership.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a stunning interview with Mexican media, Checo reveals that he had warned Red Bull's team principal of wasting their own talent too fast...but the response was a shocking one. With that in mind, the new version of Red Bull Racing seems to be a different entity to that of just a few months ago. With Perez's forecast coming true, could we see the end of...
2026-01-0523 min
LawVS - The Ladder Man15 BOLD Predictions for F1 20262026 looks set to be a wild F1 season...let's make some bold predictions!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMax Verstappen staying at Red Bull? Lewis Hamilton NOT retiring? Either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri walking away from McLaren? Lance Stroll quitting MID-SEASON?! These are just some of my fifteen bold predictions for the 2026 Formula 1 season I wish to talk about today...as well as go over my 2025 thoughts.There's also a chance for you to share your predictions for a future video.
2026-01-0226 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLando Norris Just Got More DangerousWith the title in the bag. What's next for Lando Norris? Prove his point harder!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWith 2025 all over and done with, Lando Norris' future in F1 is the heart of many discussions. Where will we go after McLaren or will he ride with them forever...either in the 2030s on before the 2020s are over and done? Lando Norris' interview with the BBC was quite a curious piece. Joking that it was 'downhill from here'. Whilst said in jest, he's not wrong...
2026-01-0123 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMax Verstappen Approves Red Bull Ford EngineMax Verstappen likes what he's hearing whilst Ford is ready to roll with Red Bull!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn the last couple of weeks, Red Bull-Ford Powertrians has gained HEAPS of credibility. Not only for pioneering a technique which only the title-favourites Mercedes have seized, but also doing so underneath a cost cap situation for the 2026 F1 regulations related to the new engines. That's a big deal...and something which Max Verstappen surely approves of. At least he definitely likes how the car's motor sounds...
2025-12-3122 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManWilliams WANTS to Be Boring and That’s BrilliantDon't get hyped about Williams in 2026. Team boss James Vowles said so.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsEven though everyone is fired up about the team's performance in 2025, both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon exceeding expectations, the team principal insists on 2028 being the breakout year for the team...despite 2026 being targeted as a place for change for the team. What's stopping the team from seeing another false dawn, just like in previous years in the 2020s? Simple! Let's talk about it.#f1 #carlossainz #alexalbon...
2025-12-3023 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Just Sold an $11,000,000 F1 Car That Doesn’t ExistSomebody stumped up over $10m for a promise of a Formula 1 car.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsDuring the holidays, an auction took place. One which saw McLaren Racing generate nearly $20m in selling off examples of its Formula One car, its 2027 WEC car and its 2026 Indycar chassis. In the case of the F1 car, the MCL40A, it manifested $11.4m...even though it doesn't exist yet...and the customer will not receive ownership proper until 2028 when the car itself becomes irrelevant and may or may not...
2025-12-2922 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManHow I Made It Into the Formula One Paddock in 2025What a year it's been for the Ladder Man!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs2025 was nothing short of a breakthrough. A year which I surpassed 100,000 subscribers and received my first ever F1 paddock pass! Today I wish to talk about this and other chances to create professional F1 content that proved YouTubers can hold their own behind the scenes. I also share what it’s like visiting Red Bull Racing HQ, experiencing the Silverstone and Spielberg weekends and finally making it back to the Goodwood Festival of Sp...
2025-12-2719 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Secures Leverage AGAINST Norris AND PiastriIn case Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris, break out Leo!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs F1 2025's Abu Dhabi drama played out, McLaren went about silently revolutionising their Formula 1 academy...into NOT being an Formula One academy. Instead, their drivers now are geared to ALL the team's motorsport ventures. With Verschoor off to doing endurance duties in ELMS, the F2 champion Leo Fornaroli winds up FINALLY securing a ticket with a Formula One outfit. The current champions. Why?Is he there to be...
2025-12-2223 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCarlos Sainz Won't Shut Up! (that's a good thing)It's official. Carlos Sainz will NOT shut up when racing an F1 car. That's a good thing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsShoutout to StevieTheNarwhal for the chart used in this video: https://www.tumblr.com/steviethenarwhal/803143198554882049/carlos-sainz-talks-a-boatloat-driver-radioAccording to a brilliant fan-made chart, Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz has BY FAR established himself as the best value Formula 1 racer on the grid. Talking for OVER NINE HOURS in races with his team as they surged up to fifth place in the constructors'. How...
2025-12-1925 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManHorner Plots Alpine F1 Power Play AGAINST Red BullLooks like Red Bull haven't heard the last of Christian Horner! The Alpine talks intensify.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNow that the 2025 F1 season is done and dusted, the rumours surrounding former RBR boss Christian Horner joining up with Flavio Briatore have resurfaced, all in the wake of a major Alpine shareholder looking to sell up in the not too distant future; putting Alpine's worth at $2.4 billion! With his settlement cash plus other powerful connections and investors, Horner's arrival as a potential stakeholder and advisor could...
2025-12-1824 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManReacting to my BRUTAL 2025 F1 Championship Predictions (P20-P1)How did we do this year? Well, not as good as last year...thanks, Pierre Gasly...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBefore the 2025 Formula 1 season began, I took it upon myself to predict where everyone would finish in the championship, including the teams. This is my third go at this and have I made improvements in that time? Well, look for yourself!McLaren and Lando Norris made me look clever...whilst Alpine made me look delusional and a few midfield surprises (Hulkenberg, Hadjar, Racing...
2025-12-1729 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLeclerc Demands Calm as Ferrari Eats Itself Alive Over 2026Charles Leclerc spelt it out to Ferrari. It's now or never. They're betting the farm on 2026 for their own survival.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNext year's driver market is going to be bananas and Charles Leclerc's camp knows this. In a similar position to Max Verstappen over at Red Bull, the Ferrari furniture driver is weighing up his options understandably. Why WOULDN'T you at least look? It could mean his 2029 endpoint may never be met if Ferrari do not throw the SF25 concept in the bin...
2025-12-1624 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManHelmut Marko Torches Red Bull on His Way OutFormer Red Bull special advisor Helmut Marko goes down swinging.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsDr Helmut Marko, having won out against Christian Horner for control of Red Bull Racing realised his influence was weaker than he thought...or was never there to begin with. Not one week since his departure from the F1 team, the Austrian rails against the nature of his leaving and produces one last diatribe against it and Christian Horner. One last case to paint the Formula 1 team in a negative light; and...
2025-12-1524 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe FINAL LOSERS & WINNERS of F1 2025F1 2025 has had its highs and lows...and those who were so-so. But mostly hot and cold!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHow did Formula 1 drivers fare over the 2025 season? McLaren won out in both titles whilst rookies like Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman doing more than enough to showcase their future in Formula One is safe and bright. However, the likes of Lewis Hamilton came across a horse-shaped brick wall this year whilst Charles Leclerc kept the tifosi hoping for more...and Fernando Alonso? The old...
2025-12-1229 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe F1 Engine War Is Already Shaping 2026How are the F1 engine makers doing with just a few weeks left until their creations break cover?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFive companies are supplying power units to eleven teams. Which are of them are reaching their goals and which are frantically fixing glaring issues? How confident are they going into the first phase of the brand new Formula 1 regulations cycle coming in 2026? What is being touted as one of the largest overhauls in the sport's history? Could it be a Mercedes walkover...or could...
2025-12-1125 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe End of the Stroll Era Begins HereHonda Racing's president's desire for Aston Martin to dominante ASAP is bad news for Lance Stroll.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHRC's lead Koji Watanabe spoke to Aston Martin's F1 website about his excitement in working with Adrian Newey and the AMR project going into 2026 and beyond. What is clear though is that the ambition of Honda has reached a whole other level...especially given Toyota's increased involvement in Formula 1 in its expanded work with Haas. Is there room for Lance Stroll in all of this or...
2025-12-1022 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull Finally Sacked Helmut Marko (Kind of)Helmut Marko is poised to be ousted from Red Bull. What does that mean for Max Verstappen?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a surprise twist AFTER the 2025 F1 season was won by Lando Norris, Red Bull Racing's special advisor Helmut Marko is set to be removed from involvement with the Formula 1 team for its 2026 campaign. The specifics are not yet clear. Will he retire fully or be relegated into something far less frontline such as the Formula One paddock. What happened? Has Isack Hadjar been spared...
2025-12-0924 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLando Norris Let His Guard Down Before F1’s Final ShowdownThe intense FIA press conference before Abu Dhabi gave us a lot to work with.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPutting Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri was going to be interesting; and the world was not disappointed. Norris let his guard down with honest answers whilst Piastri and Verstappen were a lot more closed off. Was this a ploy by Lando to show his hand and clear the air or was this useful intel for his main rivals going into the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand...
2025-12-0523 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManToyota OFFICIALLY Returns To Formula OneIn a shock move, Toyota's name shall grace an F1 team for the first since 2009.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYes, it's not a full-on works team, but Toyota Gazoo Racing has stepped up its collaboration with Haas to transform Gene's team into TGR Haas F1 Team for the 2026 Formula One season. This is more than a simple increase in Toyota stickers on the car; but the pinnacle of what's been going on for the last 12 months or so. The realisation of a proper driver program in...
2025-12-0424 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManYuki Tsunoda OUT, Isack Hadjar INIt's over. Yuki Tsunoda is out of Red Bull Racing...at least their main lineup.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a surprise move, Yuki Tsunoda is NOT out of a job in F1, but has been moved off into a third driver, testing sort of a role. Part of the RB family, but not a main man. Meanwhile, the expected lineup of Isack Hadjar moving up to join Max Verstappen and Arvid Lindblad stepping into Racing Bulls played out as expected. As for Liam Lawson? He...
2025-12-0324 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren’s FIA Plea An Insult To Senna's LegacyMcLaren are chasing the FIA to relax rules regarding technical breaches...that is sad.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWhilst team principal Andrea Stella discussed that no team orders would be in place for the rest of the F1 season, including Qatar, a quiet technical answer was given in the wake of the team's disqualification in Las Vegas for that grand prix. The McLaren team boss claimed to be in dicussion with the FIA, the sport's governing body, to perhaps relax sanctions regarding breaking of rules related...
2025-11-2822 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAdrian Newey Takes TOTAL CONTROL of Aston MartinAdrian Newey assumes EVEN MORE control of Aston Martin, now as their team principal. WHAT?!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a surprise twist of fate, Aston Martin have announced that they've hired from within. That the legendary F1 designer has taken up the role of leading the team trackside as well as designing their future cars. What does this mean for the team amidst their fourth change of team boss in four years? Putting Alpine to shame right there! Will Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll seek...
2025-11-2721 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManOscar Piastri's Got Everyone Guessing AgainEveryone's talking about Max and Lando...but what about Oscar Piastri?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNobody is quite certain what exactly McLaren's Australian driver will do in the midst of pressure from both Norris and Verstappen...so I asked YOU to discuss it with me! With 6,000 votes cast, it's clear. YOU WANT CHAOS! However, I don't think it's as simple as that. Today I wish to discuss four possible scenarios which Piastri could deploy at a track which he historically has vibed with. The Qatar GP...
2025-11-2625 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren’s Gamble Blew The Title Race Wide OpenMcLaren did not cheat in Las Vegas. They simply done goofed...and made Lando's life harder.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren said it was a mistake, but in reality, it was a greedy gamble in the midst of a lack of data due to practice being limited for the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP. As a result, what became a smooth ride into the Middle Eastern races has become a more nervous siutation for Lando Norris with BOTH his title rivals still in contention. Not only that...
2025-11-2422 minLawVS - The Ladder ManLewis Hamilton's all-time low | 2025 Las Vegas GP Qualifying ReportRain escaped us in Brazil...but came back STRONG in Vegas F1 quali!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThis was one of the most intense qualifying sessions of the F1 2025 season with Lewis Hamilton the biggest loser out of all the drivers tiptoeing around the famous landmark. The circuit didn't give us teammate Charles Leclerc much to smile about either! Meanwhile, both Racing Bulls once again nailed Q3 to cement P6 in the team title that little bit more whilst Lando Norris? He disspelled the notion McLaren...
2025-11-2218 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMax Verstappen Triggers HUGE F1 Identity CrisisMax Verstappen wants to call time on his famous number 33...and replace it with Ricciardo's. Oh dear.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLast week, the FIA approved relaxing rules regarding driver numbers; something which has been permanent since 2014. How? We do not know...but what we DO know is that Max Verstappen wants to get in on it and replace his number 33 with number three...which belonged to a certain proper Australian happy-man. That has now thrown the world into a tailspin and questions the value of...
2025-11-2122 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAston Martin Plotting Move For Charles LeclercCharles Leclerc has been ‘repeatedly contacted’ by Aston Martin...why?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari's golden boy Charles Leclerc has been ‘repeatedly contacted’ by Papa Stroll's F1 team, as said by a contact close to Nicholas Todt, the driver's manager. In a time where next year's drive market is expected to be EXTREMELY silly, these words carry extreme weight to them...and would the driver famously loyal to the Scuderia ACTUALLY bite? What would it take and, more importantly for some, who would he replace...Fernando Alonso o...
2025-11-2024 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAudi Gives Up On 2026 to Crush Ferrari LaterAudi has CEASED development on their 2026 power unit. That's a good thing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a rather surprising move, Mattia Binotto and Audi have made the decision to STOP work on adding performance and developing their first generation of F1 engine, instead focusing on just reliability. Is this a bad thing? Not so. This is all part of the plan and should give the team an edge over their fellow 2026 debut partners Cadillac. Can this genuinely lead to title challenges come the next decade?
2025-11-1922 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManOscar Piastri's Trust Crisis With McLaren Seems Familiar...McLaren’s “fair play” image is looking set to emulate Red Bull in 2018...and not in a good way.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThere’s a growing tension at McLaren, a mutual trust issue that may mirror Daniel Ricciardo’s fateful Red Bull exit in 2018 when Max Verstappen was set to take charge. How has Piastri’s 2025 season swing, plus the emotional weight of McLaren’s loyalty to Norris point toward a bigger problem? And how are McLaren fending off that looming possibility. Could the massive reduction of j...
2025-11-1423 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLando Norris Is A Champion F1 Fans Aren't Ready ForLando Norris could become one of F1’s most divisive champions. Why?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLando Norris is winning races, comfortably too, but the reaction around him is STILL louder than ever. A single thumbs down from a Racing Bulls staffer has set off another wave of debate, adding fuel to a season already shaped by many other factors which include papaya rules. How has this driver on the edge of his first championship wound up become F1's latest villain superior?Ge...
2025-11-1322 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManToto Wolff Cashes In On Mercedes’ $6 BILLION BoomToto Wolff is cashing in and Mercedes could be worth MORE without Lewis Hamilton.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsToto Wolff is reported to be selling part of his stake of Mercedes for just over $300 million which implies a team valuation near $6 billion. Just ahead of the 2026 rules shift and while F1 valuations run hot. Mercedes says governance stays the same, a likely passive buyer which fits the message of no power shuffle...but you never know. Keep an eye on how this capital refresh feeds into...
2025-11-1221 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManFerrari Boss Just Told Hamilton and Leclerc To Shut UpFerrari’s biggest fight this season is with its own chairman.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari chairman John Elkann has lit up the paddock by praising mechanics and engineers...while pointing the finger at Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc; telling them to talk less. Him pinning the blame for Ferrari's woes on them. Both drivers pushed back with public unity and the world has sounded off AGAINST the lead of the road company.Why does this “talk less” instruction feel especially off? It's weird...
2025-11-1123 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLance Stroll Has Nowhere To Hide After Aston Martin PurgeAston Martin's Newey just swung the axe within the team...and the fallout could impact Lance Stroll.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA brutal reshuffle is underway at Aston Martin as Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile remove several senior technical leaders. With Honda arriving for 2026 and a clean-sheet car in the works, authority now concentrates around Newey, with Fernando Alonso urging the factory to prioritize the reset. Another key sign that the copycat era of Team Silverstone is over. No more Pink Mercedes or Green Red Bull!
2025-11-0724 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Just Gifted Max Verstappen the Upper HandMcLaren might have just handed Max Verstappen the psychological edge he needed to take another world title.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a stunning twist ahead of the Brazil GP, McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s comments around 2007 and comparing it to Max Verstappen's tear in the title sent shockwaves through the paddock. What was meant as a message of unity between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has instead comes off as McLaren conceding defeat before the fight is over.Clearly, this message has no...
2025-11-0625 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Change in Oscar Piastri Nobody NoticedDespite losing the lead of the title, Oscar Piastri found a new gear as Lando Norris dominated.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA single front suspension choice after Canada set Lando Norris up for qualifying dominance while Oscar Piastri arguably drifted out of the sweet spot. With Andrea Stella's support, Piastri's Mexico race was saved from abject disaster. What happened? Let's talk about it!There’s bigger context too. Stella’s public framing of his drivers suggests different superpowers that could shape the team’s deve...
2025-11-0523 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManFranco Colapinto Might Be Alpine’s Only Bright SpotAlpine F1 is on the brink of a move that could reset its future.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAlpine’s celebrity-backed investor Otro Capital is in early talks to offload its 24 percent stake bought in 2023 for about $218m. Now? A profit is to be had; and if Renault reclaims the shares it tightens control right before the 2026 rules shift. As a result, could this be a sign that Renault has accepted its failure with Alpine and is about to begin anew on its own...or is th...
2025-11-0323 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe 2025 F1 Mexican Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERSThe championship has a new leader...and it's its first one.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLando Norris absolutely nailed this race weekend at a time when Oscar Piastri fumbled and lost his lead by just a single point. Charles Leclerc barely hung on to yet another podium whilst Max Verstappen was denied by a wild call regarding Carlos Sainz narrowly missing out escaping the track and causing a Virtual Safety Car. On top of that, Oliver Bearman gave his team Haas their equal best-ever result of...
2025-10-2824 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Takes Back Oscar Piastri’s ToyTwo drivers, one rule and a reset that HOPEFULLY makes things simple.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren’s Singapore flashpoint rolled into Austin and then into Mexico as Oscar Piastri accepted a "degree of responsibility" for his part in the Sprint crash with Lando Norris. But there's plenty of PR wizardry here to show how a quiet procedural edge for Oscar Piastri likely vanished and Lando Norris should be relieved. Have McLaren been able to masterfully negate the looming Max Verstappen by accepting his presence...or wi...
2025-10-2421 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull Hits Pause on Its Driver ShakeupRed Bull is pressing pause on its 2026 driver call.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffMax Verstappen’s resurgence has shifted priorities, which means Helmut Marko’s once imminent meeting has cooled while the team chases points for both squads. That puts Yuki Tsunoda’s steady climb under a brighter light with Lawson and Hadjar still very much in frame. Corporate Austria has more say since the Horner...
2025-10-2322 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Thought It Was Over. Then Red Bull Did THISRed Bull may have cracked it grip-wise...and McLaren aren't doing a thing about it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull’s RB21 has gone from a pity case to a true contender, or even the fastest car on the grid right now. The clues and experts point to a smarter way of running the car lower without incurring the wrath of the FIA. As a result, Max Verstappen has cut Oscar Piastri’s lead by two thirds and outscored both McLaren drivers since August. Under Laur...
2025-10-2222 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLando Norris Faces 'Repercussions' Within McLarenLando Norris says there were 'repercussions' of his move on Oscar Piastri...could that change the course of the 2025 championship?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNorris confirms he was held accountable internally for the Singapore contact while Piastri backs that up. The FIA called it a racing incident. as did McLaren initially...but now no more. What could those 'repercussions' likely mean in practice for McLaren and Lando? Why were they not there at the Canadian Grand Prix moment which was more impactful for the championship at...
2025-10-1723 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManGeorge Russell’s Deal Confirms Mercedes Empire Is CrackingMercedes just confirmed Russell and Antonelli for 2026 only.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes has locked in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026...but with no overt commitments beyond the regulation reset. The clearest signal yet that the 2027 driver market is wide open. Unlike other teams who proudly shout long-term deals, such as Pierre Gasly with his 2028 Alpine deal. The “pairing” language hints at stability without permanence, confidence theatre. Hedging seats rather than betting on the future. The messaging is unmistakable. If Max Verstappen moves, Mercedes will be r...
2025-10-1623 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMick Schumacher Makes IndyCar Look Legit AgainMick Schumacher's F1 alternative test went well...in fact...it looks suspiciously good.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter years of battling F1 politics and proving his talent in endurance racing, Mick Schumacher is now stepping into IndyCar. His recent test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing may have been more than a simple publicity stunt a genuine audition, funded and supported by the team and Honda themselves. Mick’s performance has caught serious attention by Indycar's own marketing department themselves...the same series his father once dismissed mi...
2025-10-1523 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMax Verstappen Smells Blood in McLaren’s ChaosMcLaren might be walking straight into Max Verstappen's trap...and long-time supporter Mario Andretti did not help their cause.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMax Verstappen (and maybe George Russell) is turning the tables on McLaren’s title charge and Lando Norris suddenly finds himself under more pressure than ever. Perhaps left to his own destiny amidst massive scrutiny aimed at the McLaren pitwall. As Red Bull refines its car and Verstappen sharpens his focus, McLaren’s internal balance between Norris and Oscar Piastri is beginning to look...
2025-10-1323 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull’s Quiet Gamble That Could Change EverythingRed Bull is playing the long game in F1 and it might keep Max Verstappen with them. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Laurent Mekies has Red Bull focusing on developing, not causing drama...or at least drama OFF-TRACK. The team is stacking targeted updates, front wing ones especially, to be ready in time for 2026 when it comes to the grind of developing future cars. I think...
2025-10-1023 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAston Martin REJECTS Christian Horner’s $100,000,000 Power PlayAston Martin slams the door on Christian Horner’s reported $100M bid for control.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsChristian Horner’s most speculated path back to the pit wall hit a wall. Reports say he pitched a $100M package to Aston Martin for a stake and the CEO role, yet Andy Cowell said there are absolutely no plans for Horner in any capacity. Money wasn't the issue, it was perhaps the potential baggage that came with the man...or are Aston Martin happy with who they've got...
2025-10-0922 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManOscar Piastri to Ferrari Isn’t as Crazy as You ThinkFerrari and the Tifosi wants a louder leader and the paddock can feel it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari’s season has turned into a hunt for authority as the SF-25’s China ousting regarding ride height exposed deeper problems which has now left Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton mere "passengers". Italy is aching for a modern Scuderia figurehead on the level of Schumacher or Lauda which has failed to materalise in 20 years in full force...Kimi Raikkonen continuing to be its last champion. Whispers around lead...
2025-10-0824 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Day McLaren's Papaya Rules FINALLY Fell Apart McLaren won the team title in Singapore...but the team looks fragile regardless.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren’s win came with fresh contact between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri which passed without issue and a mounting perception that the pit wall tilts toward Lando. The pattern from Hungary 2024 may show how “hard racing” and team unity may be masking deeper trust issues. Despite the team achieving a major milestone given their history, Piastri's championship bid is being constrained and his feeling unheeded...and whoever decided to all...
2025-10-0723 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERSThe gloves are off and McLaren might live to regret it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGeorge Russell owned Singapore as Mercedes nailed a no Safety Car race while McLaren locked the 2025 constructors but lit a fuse within their own garage. Lando Norris went full send on Lap 1, clipped Verstappen then brushed Piastri and the stewards called it hard racing...and the papaya rulebook looked flimsy.Momentum matters now. Mercedes trend up on warm up and straight line and McLaren has a title with...
2025-10-0625 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Just Made Their Biggest Mistake YetAlex Dunne just walked away from McLaren...and it's made them mad!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren has parted ways with rookie standout Alex Dunne before the F2 season for 2025 is over. Huh? The fallout hits every corner of the grid. Dunne isn't a slowpoke either, he's in Formula 2's top 5 and ahead of all the Red Bull juniors. However, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri locked in for years, there was obviously no room upwards...and Dunne was done waiting. McLaren is a glass house.
2025-10-0323 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAlpine Would Be Stupid to Drop Franco ColapintoThe numbers are starting to say that Franco Colapinto deserves another go in 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFranco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan and sits last in the standings of active drivers, yet his head-to-head with Pierre Gasly tells a different story. Tighter than it was between Gasly and Doohan and it’s coming inside a chaotic Alpine setup which is only now starting to regain some stability.There are reasons to maintain Colapinto alongside the Frenchman, including his Mercedes experience from the Williams pr...
2025-10-0224 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManGeorge Russell One Step Closer to QUITTING MercedesWhilst Kimi Antonelli's future looks brighter, George Russell and Toto Wolff are locking horns...and neither one are backing down.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Russell vs Mercedes saga is heating up and whilst there seemingly HAS been progress...it's gotten very technical. Yes, Toto Wolff has publicly promised Kimi Antonelli a seat for 2026...verbally. On Italian TV. For now, it's not signed, sealed and delivered. Meanwhile, George Russell has gone from pushing for a multi-year deal to being offered a single-season extension with no conditions...
2025-10-0122 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe World Is In Love with Max VerstappenMax Verstappen just lit up this year's title race...even if he doesn't win it himself!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA 22-second GT3 win in a Ferrari 296 has capped off a surging wave of fan momentum toward Max Verstappen. His recent triumph reads as pure racing freedom while McLaren’s “equal opportunity” script for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri looks corporate. Zak Brown wants a grandstand finale...but it is becoming less and less genuine-looking.McLaren's boss is right. Max IS a disruptor....
2025-09-2921 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull’s Best Play for 2026: Do NothingRed Bull’s smartest play for 2026 might just be the move nobody expected...nothing!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull Racing has been at the center of constant speculation...but the truth is, stability could be their greatest weapon heading into 2026. With Max Verstappen back in winning form and finally praising the team’s effort, panicked changes risk undoing the progress that has brought them back within reach of second in the Constructors. The bigger picture is all about timing. Rising stars like Arvi...
2025-09-2621 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCarlos Sainz’s Revenge Arc Just Shook FerrariSainz just lit the fuse on his Williams era with his podium. Safe to say it's on again!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCarlos Sainz’s return to the rostrum with Williams in Baku is proof that everything said up until now is REAL! He turned months of noise into a clean result. In his own words it wasn’t about anyone else. That mindset matches the team’s rise under James Vowles.It also strengthens Sainz’s reputation as an adaptable driver, a real par...
2025-09-2522 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManChristian Horner’s $100,000,000 Exit Sparks Haas F1 RumoursChristian Horner's next 'possible destination' could be Haas. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFresh off his departure from Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has walked away with a $100 million settlement and the freedom to come back to F1 sometime next year. Now recent rumours suggest his next move could involve Haas, the most affordable team on the grid. There, Horner could finally secure the ownership stake he never had at Red Bull.However, Gene Haas has fiercely resisted selling for years. There are plenty...
2025-09-2422 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMax Verstappen’s INSANE Comeback Is OnMax Verstappen is back in the hunt and F1 fans WANT it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren may have dominated the season so far, but Baku changed everything. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris let valuable points slip away while Verstappen won AGAIN, backed by a revitalised Red Bull and a sharper-than-ever Yuki Tsunoda. With Max taking things one race at a time, he’s suddenly positioned as the outsider ready to steal the spotlight...and McLaren being compared to 2007 anyway despite being nicer and no Sp...
2025-09-2322 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Myth of Mercedes’ 2026 DominationNext-gen Formula 1 might NOT be about engines alone. Mercedes should be worried.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPirelli’s Mario Isola dismisses Toto Wolff’s headline-grabbing 400 km/h claim and explains why wider performance gaps between compounds may force two-stop strategies. There seems to be far more to these new regulations than we thought! Including how narrower tyres and smaller diffusers will aim to cut spray...and that we could FINALLY see easier racing in the wet! Here are five things I have understood from Isola's interview abou...
2025-09-1922 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull Taunts Mercedes as Russell Gains PowerGeorge Russell is turning the screws on Mercedes and Helmut Marko is happy to point it out.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHelmut Marko’s latest comments slam the door on any Max Verstappen-to-Mercedes fantasy whilst also heaping praise on Russell and push Toto Wolff to pay up for the privilege. With Red Bull granting Max more freedoms and more control over the car's technical direction, Mercedes are left with one clear team leader choice...yet it can't seem to square itself away! Russell’s Mo...
2025-09-1821 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Most Ferrari Thing EverFerrari needs a hero! No, they don't. They need to get their act together!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari’s badge still turns heads yet internal churn is costing them wins and is a dealbreaker in Max Verstappen's head...despite being tempted by the allure all the same. It's not enough though! Discarded former overseer of Ferrari Luca di Montezemolo says the team has “lost its soul” and how boardroom interference is unsettling Fred Vasseur, casting him a lonely figure amidst the F1 team burning through person...
2025-09-1723 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull Throws Christian Horner Under the BusRed Bull just showed why Christian Horner had to go.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHelmut Marko’s Monza victory speech puts a spotlight on the new power triangle of himself, Max Verstappen and new team boss Laurent Mekies...while framing Christian Horner as the drag that held Red Bull back in recent years. Was this a necessary process or could Horner have marched on? In any case, Max is a happy camper! #f1 #redbullracing #formula1 #maxverstappen #formulaone #f12025 #laurentmekies #christianhorner #helmutmarko #f1news #f1...
2025-09-1523 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManPierre Gasly REALLY Had No Choice But AlpineGasly’s future with Alpine is not a love story. It's business. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPierre Gasly has inked a fresh deal that keeps him in Enstone until 2028, locking himself to the grid’s current back-marker for the next three seasons after this one...and it's not as simple as wanting to stay. He HAD to stay! With new Renault boss François Provost pledging long-term backing and Flavio Briatore pulling the political strings, Alpine promises stability while rivals juggle musical chairs...after years of INSTA...
2025-09-1323 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManFerrari Raided Again As Audi Steals Top EngineersFerrari just lost the brains behind some of their best engines of the last decade...to Audi!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTwo of Maranello’s top power-unit gurus (Wolf Zimmermann and Lars Schmidt) are reportedly packing their bags for Audi ahead of the 2026 F1 season...oh goodie. More Ferrari departures. Now WHO are they exactly? Zimmermann masterminded Ferrari’s post-2014 engine revival and led the upcoming 2026 project...that's who he is! Schmidt follows as his trusted lieutenant meaning Audi now has a ready-made leadership duo under form...
2025-09-1222 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManToto Wolff Playing Dangerous Games With George RussellMercedes fans are starting to sweat with no signatures for Russell and Antonelli in sight.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes is past its usual August deadline...and yet George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli remain unsigned for 2026, sparking talk of friction inside Brackley. Team principal Toto Wolff insists on short 1-plus-1 deals but Russell surely wants better than that! With a major 2026 rules reset looming and lingering chatter about Max Verstappen, every delay fuels sponsor nerves and gives Aston Martin-Honda a chance to George Russell. What's...
2025-09-1123 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren Just Lit The Fuse for 2025 F1 Title2025 F1 title race may have just changed forever. McLaren’s dramatic team orders? Man, they used to be cool.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren’s bold call during the Italian Grand Prix has fans and pundits talking about whether the team crossed a line. The team’s controversial decision to swap positions with Oscar Piastri...it makes you wonder. What does it really mean to let drivers race? How could this decision impact the title fight, fan trust and the future of Formula 1? Whethe...
2025-09-1024 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Lando Norris ConfessionLando Norris finally opens up with a raw confession at Monza regarding Oscar Piastri.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLando Norris’ candid confession about his current situation matters for both his career and McLaren’s future. Norris admits that Oscar Piastri matches him in speed and composure, making him confront his own emotions and embrace experience as his only real advantage. With only nine races left and a tight points gap, Norris’ honest self-assessment signals a new level of maturity and sets the tone for one of F1’s m...
2025-09-0522 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThis Could Change F1 Forever. Badly.Reverse grids, sprint races and trimmed free‑practice sessions are suddenly center stage...and fans are divided.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsF1 is facing a dramatic and gimmicky future and I’m here to break down Stefano Domenicali’s push to reshape race weekends by expanding sprint formats, cutting back or cutting out free‑practice sessions, even testing reverse grids like in F2/F3...and hinting at shorter Grand Prix distances too. These moves are driven by a desire to hook new audiences and deliver more on‑track...
2025-09-0422 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMick Schumacher Walks Away from Cadillac (and F1)Mick Schumacher just turned down a fast-track return to Formula 1.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMick Schumacher stunned the paddock (and me) by rejecting Cadillac’s reserve seat even though the offer promised strong pay podium-capable World Endurance machinery and a future path back to F1. Why would he choose the freedom of Alpine? And why McLaren’s 2027 hypercar project could be his smartest long game should Alpine not be his final port of call...Every detail here reshapes Mick’s quest to reclaim an F1 cockpit and bu...
2025-09-0323 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMcLaren's $100,000,000 Bet on Norris & PiastriMcLaren is sitting on a powder keg of performance and politics.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe orange squad’s constructors defense depends on a fragile peace between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri...and for it to last for YEARS. How? Equal-status team orders, a record-breaking Mastercard deal securing the team's future and the management's hands-off approach, THAT is what ideally keeps both drivers pushing flat out without taking each other out ALL the way to Abu Dhabi. The two-alpha gamble similar to historic partnerships like Senna an...
2025-08-2924 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCheco’s Revenge Arc Has BegunSergio Perez is rewriting the story of his Formula 1 career.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCheco’s partnership with Valtteri Bottas is primarily about experience and goodwill for the Cadillac F1 project. Why DID Cadillac pick two of the paddock’s most seasoned drivers and how are this pairing set to transform the team’s reputation both on and off the track? #f1 #sergioperez #checoperez #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f12025 #cadillacf1 #cadillac #valtteribottas #perez #bottas #redbullracing #f1news #f1latest #f1drama #f1updates #f1teams...
2025-08-2822 min
LawVS - The Ladder Man5 F1 Drivers Cooking Under Pressure in 2025Front‑row urgency and high‑stakes drama are need for these five F1 drivers for the rest of the 2025 outing!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFront‑row urgency meets high‑stakes drama as we break down why Franco Colapinto, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda and rookie Kimi Antonelli face a pivotal second half of 2025 that could define their careers in the short to medium term. Franco? Just one point could prove his worth in a struggling Alpine. Sainz? The pressure is intense to respond to Albon AND for...
2025-08-2719 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManValtteri Bottas Lands Cadillac F1 Seat Beside Checo PerezNow Valtteri Bottas is being linked with Cadillac’s 2026 F1 debut alongside Checo Perez, the deal supposedly almost done.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCadillac F1 is lining up a veteran pairing as reports from Formula.hu and RacingNews365 point to Valtteri Bottas joining Sergio Perez. A safe lineup, of sorts, going against the previous thoughts regarding Mario Andretti's ideal, but it CAN be smart for a brand new team in a Netflix era that rewards familiarity and clean storylines.#f1 #formula1 #valtteribottas #sergioperez #ch...
2025-08-2124 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManDon't Take Lewis Hamilton SeriouslyHamilton sounds harsh on TV but inside Ferrari he is methodical and trusted.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari boss Fred Vasseur paints a different picture of Lewis Hamilton than the headlines do. The post-session quotes can spike the mood but the briefings are calm. Behind closed doors he is sending word across Maranello with lessons from Mercedes...but the media tend to focus on one thing.This season is an integration job under a cost cap, not some kind of fancy magic switch...
2025-08-2024 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLiam Lawson Rises. Yet No One Cares!Liam Lawson’s turning things around...but the F1 fans don't seem to care.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLiam Lawson’s journey back to the Formula 1 spotlight is rewriting his reputation but the racing world has barely noticed. After a tough spell at Red Bull and a return to the junior ranks, Lawson has clawed his way into the conversation by consistently scoring points for Racing Bulls, keeping the team within the midfield battle for P6 alongside Sauber and Aston Martin. A breakthrough with new front susp...
2025-08-0522 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManEXCLUSIVE: F3 Title Leader Rafael Camara Talks Ferrari and BananasCurrent F3 championship leader Rafael Camara opens up about his season and the mindset driving him toward the title...as well as a tasty snack idea! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this exclusive interview, Brazil's Rafael Camara talks through the highs and lows of his rookie Formula 3 season with Trident. Rafael shares how he's stayed focused, consistent and motivated throughout. He also reflects on the emotional moments like his Monaco heartbreak, the support from his parents and his journey with the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy.
2025-07-2929 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMercedes Stirs the Pot as Red Bull Works In SilenceF1’s silly season is not over! Red Bull is keeping its head down whilst Mercedes proves to be the loud ones for once.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull is in a state of quiet transformation, refocusing under new leadership and aiming to put the drama behind them. With Christian Horner gone and Laurent Mekies now leading the charge, Max Verstappen’s loyalty to Red Bull appears stronger than in a long time.Meanwhile, Mercedes isn’t backing down from the headlines. Despit...
2025-07-2524 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManAdrian Newey Exposes How Far Aston Martin FellAston Martin’s future in Formula 1 looked bleak...but then Adrian Newey turned up. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAston Martin nearly missed the boat on the 2026 F1 regulations before legendary designer Adrian Newey arrived to overhaul the project. Newey’s arrival came just in time with the team WAY behind on development thanks to, perhaps, major crises the last two seasons. How IS he taking control of every aspect of the AMR26? Why do both Fernando Alonso and Andy Cowell believe this could be a turning poin...
2025-07-2423 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManHUGE Verstappen to Mercedes Rumour Just CollapsedA major Verstappen to Mercedes source backpedals his claims as the wider world turns back to Red Bull.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNelson Piquet Jr, Max Verstappen’s brother-in-law, loudly claimed a Mercedes deal was done...only to now backpedalling his claim; his guess now as good as ours! As negotiations between Verstappen, Red Bull, and Mercedes heat up, the talk seems to be leaning back toward Max staying put. Red Bull is reshaping itself to be more to Max's liking and technical changes for 2026 make an...
2025-07-2321 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManEsteban Ocon's redemption arc has begunEsteban Ocon has quietly become one of the most compelling stories of the season. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsDespite his low-key presence, Ocon has already matched his points tally from his last year with Alpine with races to spare, while settling into a much more supportive and responsive environment. This video breaks down why Ocon’s move to Haas could be the best decision of his career and how his partnership with race engineer Laura Mueller has become one of the most positive in the paddock. Al...
2025-07-2124 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe WINNERS and LOSERS of F1 2025 SO FARThe F1 2025 season has delivered shock wins, heartbreaking losses and career-defining moments—and we're only halfway through.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSurprise podiums and unexpected championship leaders to teams struggling at the back of the grid, the first 12 races of the Formula 1 2025 season have given fans plenty to talk about. Oscar Piastri is leading the charge in only his third season, while George Russell’s leadership at Mercedes and Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited podium have turned heads across the paddock. Alex Albon’s comeback at Williams and Isac...
2025-07-1828 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManKimi Antonelli Deserves More Than Mercedes SilenceMercedes is already ripe for speculation...but now are we witnessing a turning point for Kimi Antonelli? Why isn't Toto Wolff nipping the rumours in the bud amidst the Verstappen talk?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsToto Wolff’s long-term plan for Kimi Antonelli is being questioned as rumours swirl around 2026. After a string of tough DNFs and mounting speculation about a possible Max Verstappen move to the Mercedes team, talk is starting to grow around KIMI being moved out instead of George Russell; who had been th...
2025-07-1725 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManMax Verstappen Might Actually Like ThisMax Verstappen’s wants and needs seem to already be realised if their new boss' first act is to be believed.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull Racing is in the middle of a major and perhaps long needed shakeup with Christian Horner sidelined and Laurent Mekies stepping up to lead. How does Mekies’ new approach potentially wind up being the turning point that finally gives Verstappen the car and support he’s been demanding for years now? Long-overdue simulator upgrades that could lead to smarter practi...
2025-07-1624 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManToto Wolff Just Lit the Fuse for 2026Toto Wolff is quietly shaping next year's season as Checo settles in with F1's newest team.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSilly season is coming, folks! With reports that Sergio Perez is set to join Cadillac and that Mick Schumacher and Valtteri Bottas are the two final candidates in the frame for the seat next to him, it’s clear Wolff’s influence could stretch to even more teams! As George Russell faces contract uncertainty and Kimi Antonelli navigates a shaky phase of his rookie year, the...
2025-07-1522 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManIs Christian Horner Alpine’s Last Hope?Christian Horner’s next move could be to save Alpine from its biggest crisis yet.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPierre Gasly’s candid frustration has exposed just how deep Alpine’s problems run, with leadership chaos amidst an urgent need of direction. This video breaks down why Christian Horner, fresh from Red Bull and still at the center of the F1 world, might be the game-changer Alpine desperately needs. However, there are plenty of power plays to discuss involving Flavio Briatore, legal hurdles and the all-important 2026 regula...
2025-07-1423 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManRed Bull Is Max Verstappen’s Team Now...if he wants it.The power at Red Bull Racing has shifted. Max Verstappen is now firmly in pole position. Both on AND off the track.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWith Christian Horner out, Red Bull Racing is undergoing its biggest transformation since it began. Hoping to perhaps place Max Verstappen at the center of the team’s future. The main political obstacle for the Dutchman is gone, giving him perhaps more influence than ever and a renewed sense of control over his career path. As Laurent Mekies takes over an...
2025-07-1123 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManSauber’s Last Stand Is ✨GLORIOUS✨Sauber’s transformation in its final season has set the stage for Audi’s ambitious F1 entry, turning heads across the paddock and reigniting fan excitement.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNico Hulkenberg’s podium at Silverstone signals a major shift for Sauber in their final year before Audi sticks its badge on it properly. Could you call 2025 its first season since they own this team 100%? Anyway! Jonathan Wheatley’s calm leadership and Mattia Binotto’s quiet oversight has clearly done something for the better after a year of mi...
2025-07-1022 min
LawVS - The Ladder Man🔴 CHRISTIAN HORNER SACKED BY RED BULL 🔴Christian Horner has been fired from Red Bull! The team, as we knew it, is finished. What will come of it next?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsChristian Horner’s exit from Red Bull is now official and the consequences for F1 are massive.Who stands to gain and who could lose the most from one of the sport’s biggest shakeups in recent years? With Laurent Mekies stepping up as the new team principal, everything is about to change, both for Red Bull’s senior team and fo...
2025-07-0924 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManLance Stroll has checked outLance Stroll’s future at Aston Martin has never looked shakier.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsToday I break down the mounting pressure surrounding Lance Stroll. Yes, that again! This time it's his candid radio outbursts and post-race frustrations which are the focus; the dramatic shift in Aston Martin’s ambitions with new sponsors and legendary figures like Adrian Newey joining the team could be the Canadian's undoing. His public attitude and “checked out” demeanor are clashing with the team’s vision could be out of step with the d...
2025-07-0823 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManCould Mercedes Send Antonelli to ALPINE for 2026?George Russell's future look shaky...but could Mercedes send Kimi Antonelli off to Alpine and make room for Max Verstappen?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRumours have, of course, been heating up about a blockbuster Mercedes strategy for 2026. However, I wish to suppose something different. Not much talk has focused on Kimi Antonelli. Should Toto Wolff keep Russell to partner Verstappen - should the deal be done - Alpine might be the Italian's home whilst he continues to develop. In this video, I wish to discuss this...
2025-07-0423 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Furious Meltdown of Williams in 2025Williams’ 2025 F1 season has become one of the year’s biggest talking points...for now, perhaps, the WRONG reasons...but perhaps this was coming.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWilliams and their 2025 F1 campaign has gone from a surprise upswing right back to reality in just a few short weeks. After a rapid start with standout performances and a much-improved FW47, reality has hit hard with reliability issues and public frustrations aired by both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. The dream run which has resulted in the team...
2025-07-0324 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManNew Verstappen Rumours Rock Red Bull and MercedesThe F1 world is buzzing as fresh rumours from Italy suggest the Max Verstappen-Mercedes switch has taken a step forward.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWith Toto Wolff keeping the Verstappen-to-Mercedes story alive, the F1 rumour mill is in overdrive as key figures openly discuss the future of both Max Verstappen and George Russell. With Red Bull under pressure, Mercedes are hunting for a new era of dominance and the upcoming 2026 regulation changes adding extra heat to the driver market - and locking Max in at their...
2025-07-0223 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManThe Saddest Ends in F1 Team HistoryHead to https://squarespace.com/lawvs to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code LAWVS Formula 1 has seen legendary teams rise to the top, but just as often, the sport delivers heartbreaking downfalls that leave a lasting impact.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this video, we’re uncovering the true stories behind seven of the most tragic F1 team collapses ever witnessed. From the glory years of Williams, Lotus and Brabham to their stunning falls from grace, you’ll l...
2025-06-2821 min
LawVS - The Ladder ManWhat If Verstappen Joined Mercedes? Plus 7 More F1 Sliding DoorsHead to https://squarespace.com/lawvs to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code LAWVS Imagine if just one decision or twist of fate had reshaped the world of Formula 1 as we know it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this video, we look at eight alternate F1 realities, each with the potential to rewrite the sport’s history. What if Max Verstappen joined Mercedes instead of Red Bull and how would that have shaken up the turbo-hybrid era? Pi...
2025-06-2122 min
The Blatantly Biased Racing PodcastThe Max Attack on Little Lando | AustrianGP Review ft. @LawVSLawVS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawVS
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In this Blatantly Biased Racing Podcast, we dive into the thrilling events of the 2024 Austrian GP with special guest LawVS. In this episode, we break down the dramatic clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that ultimately led to George Russell's surprise victory after a late-race incident. We'll discuss Verstappen's initial dominance in the sprint race, the fierce battle with Norris and Piastri, and the strategic maneuvers that defined the weekend. Join us for an unfiltered and passionate analysis...
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