LawVS - The F1 Ladder Man

Liam Lawson vs Arvid Lindblad. The overlooked teammate rivalry.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRacing Bulls told Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad they were free to race. Just don't touch...what did they do, you wonder? They touched. A much bigger question about Alan Permane's management has emerged. With his colleagues having solid seasons in 2026, Lindblad must be fighting to establish himself; and his rivalry with Lawson has become one of F1 2026's stories which I think doesn't get talked about enough! Is VCARB's relaxed approach to team orders asking too much from Lawson and not enough from the rookie?#f1 #formula1 #liamlawson #arvidlindblad #racingbulls #vcarb #redbullracing #alanpermane #isackhadjar #azerbaijangp #bakugp #f12026 #f1drama #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1gossip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esteban Ocon is leaving Haas F1...and Ferrari's influence may have had something to do with it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ocon's Haas exit is now official, but the reasons behind it could be far more interesting than a simple saying Oliver Bearman was faster for the billionth time. Brazil's Rafael Camara reportedly impressed Haas during private testing at Portimao, while Ferrari may also be offering favourable terms on the parts Haas relies upon. And one more thing. With Haas being the smallest team and unable to reach the cost cap, could Ocon's own salary have acted against him? It might have, since the team still rate his experience and feedback. Could Toyota make use of that ELSEWHERE? #f1 #formula1 #haasf1 #estebanocon #rafaelcamara #ferrari #f1news #f12026 #f12027 #f2 #toyota #wec #f1sillyseason #f1drama #f1drivers #f1driver #f1gossip #f1updates #f1update #f1teams #f1team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Horner keeps getting linked to Ferrari. But why does this story refuse to go away despite multiple rebuttals? Ferrari says it still has full confidence in Fred Vasseur and current reporting says Christian Horner and Ferrari aren't discussing a role...yet Horner's name keeps returning to Maranello, years after John Elkann already tried to hire him...what's up with that?! Would Christian Horner really fix Ferrari, or would Ferrari have to change first before he would have walk in the door? Would Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton welcome him with open arms?#f1 #formula1 #ferrari #scuderiaferrari #christianhorner #fredvasseur #charlesleclerc #lewishamilton #johnelkann #redbullracing #f12026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Russell got a grand slam, the Alpine had a slam of their own... George Russell was over ten seconds clear yet a technical issue almost cost him the race! How did THAT happen? We also had a lot of other things happen too! There was Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly colliding, Lando Norris sounding off, the two Racing Bulls clashing again...and Isack Hadjar's return from injury yielded plenty of interesting radio banter. Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around the streets of Baku? #f1 #azerbaijangp #bakugp #f12026 #georgerussell #maxverstappen #isackhadjar #formula1 #formulaone #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #francocolapinto #pierregasly #liamlawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin F1 2026 contains 3 points, 14 DNFs...and Baku's not helping!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAdrian Newey, Fernando Alonso, Honda and all that money were supposed to make Aston Martin a superteam for 2026. Instead, we've got Alonso and Lance Stroll still propping up the Formula 1 grid. Hungary's upgrade gave us a reason to believe, so how are we back here?At what point does this F1 project start asking more of the name than it gives back?#f1 #formula1 #astonmartin #fernandoalonso #lancestroll #honda #adriannewey #azerbaijangp #bakugp #f12026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esteban Ocon's 2027 Haas F1 seat is looking to be lost. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Haas expected more from Esteban Ocon and Ocon agreed. His teammate Oliver Bearman has led the teammate comparisons since they joined forces. So what does Ocon's experience still give Haas that a promising rookie couldn't? Enter Rafael Camara and Ferrari's push for TWO Formula 1 juniors...and the ultimate testbed for a potential successor to Lewis Hamilton...or Charles Leclerc if things go south. #f1 #estebanocon #haasf1 #rafaelcamara #oliverbearman #f12027 #formula1 #formulaone #f1drivers #f1driver #f1teams #f1team #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren's new logo looks wrong to many fans...but I like it...and I get why it's here.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren's new logo has been likened to a hotel chain...but hear me out. This logo has prestige...and a clear sign that the company sees what Ferrari did wants to try it for themselves...helps that its own chairman is helping them out!With hundreds of millions of losses in the car side of the McLaren brand, a new tack is needed...and I want to look into it. Is McLaren just copying Ferrari? Not quite...but it certainly wants to figure out WHY they were successful. The F1 team is just the start!#mclaren #f1 #formula1 #mclarenf1 #f1news #ferrari #supercars #luxurycars #motorsport #brucemclaren #rondennis #landonorris #oscarpiastri #lewishamilton #mclarenautomotive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is F1's famous pink car disappearing?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBWT not only sponsored an F1 team...it made the car pink. That colour became one of Formula 1's most recognisable sponsor identities of the modern area, the Drive to Survive era. But with Gucci replacing BWT at Alpine from 2027 and Haas already ruling out a pink car, something has changed. This is the story of how BWT turned pink into a marketing weapon...and why modern F1 teams are increasingly protective of their own colours. Did this Formula One sponsors' success become its own undoing?#f1 #formula1 #bwt #alpinef1 #forceindia #racingpoint #haasf1 #f1history #f1news #f1livery #motorsport #gucci Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does Alpine's changing hierarchy feel so tense?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSince the F1 Miami Grand Prix this year (and after the loss of six points from Monaco), Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have scored the same number of points for the Formula One team. So what happens when Gasly's teammate stops being an obvious number two and Alpine has to manage priority in real time? Answer...umm...well...I'm getting 2023/2024 flashbacks, folks.When strategy and frustration collide, things can get awkward fast...and Esteban Ocon isn't there to point the finger at. The next internal Alpine test could tell us plenty! Maybe we were wrong about Esteban.#f1 #formula1 #pierregasly #francocolapinto #estebanocon #formulaone #alpinef1team #alpinef1 #f1news #f1analysis #f12026 #f1drivers #f1teams #f1driver #f1drama #f1updates #f1latest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson's Red Bull F1 comeback has created an awkward question about his 2027 future...what does being useful actually get him?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLiam Lawson has scored 14 points in three races for Red Bull...lovely! Except that still doesn't tell us where his Formula 1 career is going. Isack Hadjar deserves a fair return once he's fit and Max Verstappen's new contract hardly creates an opening upstairs. So what exactly is Liam auditioning FOR? Throw Yuki Tsunoda, Arvid Lindblad and Nikola Tsolov into the mix and Red Bull's 2027 driver line-up becomes rather awkward. Useful upstairs, useful downstairs...but useful WHERE?#liamlawson #redbullracing #f1 #f1news #formula1 #isackhadjar #maxverstappen #racingbulls #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1drivers #f1driver #f1teams #f1team #vcarb #yukitsunoda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monaco's getting an F1 Sprint in 2027…why?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTen F1 Sprint weekends in 2027...and Monaco's one of them. After the two-stop experiment of 2025, F1's giving us another qualifying session and another race around those same tight streets. Could this actually improve the weekend? Let's take a look at the 2027 F1 calendar...and see if this could really work.#f1 #monacogp #f1sprint #f12027 #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren admits Oscar Piastri's F1 2026 struggles as Lando Norris pulls 66 points clear.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOscar Piastri can still put this McLaren near the front...so why does the next weekend leave him lacking? There's plenty to unpack beyond that 66-point gap to Lando Norris. McLaren has identified the problem...so where's the solution?Because one thing is for sure that for him and his teammate, the Formula 1 team needs to stop leaving points on the table whether driver is on a good run! Slow stops, anyone?#oscarpiastri #mclaren #landonorris #f1 #f12026 #f1news #formula1 #formula1 #f1latest #f1news #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #mclarenf1team #mclarenf1 #f1drama #f1gossip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another F1 penalty for Carlos Sainz. Madrid made this Williams season even harder to defend.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsI wanted this Williams move to work, but the Madrid Grand Prix resulted in another collision and I'm struggling to back up the Spaniard. Yes, Williams' difficult 2026 F1 season deserves acknowledging, but so does the judgement we expect from an experienced race winner...and whether or not he justifies the supposed 8 figure salary.Carlos Sainz Is Harder to Defendhttps://youtu.be/y4GUEFHCC0s#carlossainz #f1 #formula1 #williamsf1 #fernandoalonso #madring #spanishgp #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #madridgp #f1team #alonso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norris had the pace...but the Madring stole the show. For the WRONG reasons.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsEven Kimi Antonelli had to admit that Lando Norris deserved to win...but they all count. As the top 3 duked it out, Hamilton's brakes conked out whilst Oscar Piastri had another painful weekend; Russell's hopes of challenging the other Mercedes also saying PLENTY! And oh yes, Franco Colapinto drove like stink to save Alpine's hopes for P5.Who else won, lost or was just plain meh? Let's change things up a little!#f1 #formula1 #madridgp #madring #spanishgp #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f12026 #f1teams #landonorris #kimiantonelli #lewishamilton #francocolapinto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton challenges Fred Vasseur after Ferrari's Monza disaster. Where does that leave Charles Leclerc?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter the 2026 F1 Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton wants changes while Fred Vasseur defends waiting to prioritise one driver. Leclerc isn't backing down though. Could support from upstairs give Ferrari's team principal the authority Lewis wants him to exercise? Or might it lead to yet more pressure put on the Scuderia's lead man.A lot to unpack here!#f1 #ferrari #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #fredvasseur #italiangp #f1news #f1updates #italiangp #f12026 #scuderiaferrari #f1latest #f1update #f1team #f1teams #f1drivers #f1drama #f1gossip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Mercedes cost George Russell the 2026 F1 Italian GP?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGeorge Russell defied team orders and overtook Kimi Antonelli. So much for being too frightened to challenge his teammate! But once the virtual safety car came out, his Italian Grand Prix became a rather different task. What was up with Mercedes' Monza strategy? Toto Wolff's rules and George's looming engine penalty give us plenty more to chew over in this 2026 F1 championship fight...if there is one left! #f1 #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #mercedesf1 #monza #italiangp #totowolff #f12026 #lawvs #f1news #f1latest #f1gossip #f1drama #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #formula1 #formulaone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi Antonelli wins as Ferrari fell at home.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsItaly won...but it wasn't Ferrari that brought the country glory. Leclerc crashed not long after he and Hamilton made contact while Kimi Antonelli turned 19th on the grid into a home victory. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen salvaged a podium while McLaren gave us a scrap for fourth. Fun! Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.#f1 #italiangp #monza #formula1 #f12026 #kimiantonelli #ferrari #lawvs #f1drama #f1latest #f1updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 2026 hits battery hell at Monza as drivers warn of yo-yo racing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFormula 1 is already teasing 2027 while Monza prepares to expose one of the strangest compromises of F1 2026. With Oscar Piastri saying McLaren's simulator produced a higher main-straight speed in Hungary than at Monza...it just sounds WRONG, doesn't it? The FIA is trying to sort things out...but this year man...it's horrible. #f1 #formula1 #monza #italiangp #f12026 #f1news #oscarpiastri #maxverstappen #motorsportGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson's 2027 F1 future may depend on someone else's success.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLawson is back in the Red Bull RB22 at Monza, but the more important fight could be happening one category below. Nikola Tsolov leads the F2 championship, with the Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane confirming he's next at VCARB. Him winning the title would force Red Bull to find somewhere new for him in 2027...yet that could save Lawson's Formula 1 career.Does Liam have more to time to prove himself? If not as Max Verstappen's teammate, then at least a worthy Formula One driver elsewhere, for 2028.#f1 #formula1 #liamlawson #nikolatsolov #redbullracing #racingbulls #formula2 #f2 #monza #italiangp #arvidlindblad #isackhadjar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Ferrari's F1 hopes really hotter than the news suggests? Ferrari has brought its second and final ADUO engine upgrade to Monza. The reported package claims solid patches...and the timing couldn't be better! Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts at the back while Lewis Hamilton begins 59 points behind. What's the point of this upgrade? Easy! To correct for the original 2026 plan. With this in mind, could Lewis Hamilton cut the gap to his successor from 59 points to 34? Could Ferrari finally stop its power fade that's plagued its 2026 Formula 1 campaign?#f1 #formula1 #ferrari #monza #italiangp #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #landonorrisSubscribe for weekly F1 analysis breakdowns and let me know in the comments if you think Ferrari has the pace to back up the hype.Ferrari's Monza Upgrade Could Blow The Title Fight Openhttps://youtu.be/QQEwiDBK05g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferrari is pushing its junior towards Haas for 2027. HARD.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFred Vasseur says Ferrari and Haas are working to find Rafael Camara an F1 route for 2027. Right after the latter tested him, McLaren's Leonardo Fornaroli and Toyota's Ryo Hirakawa against Oliver Bearman's reference at Portimão. NOT Ocon. What does this mean for the option for the Frenchman? And could the Brazilian REALLY get his Formula 1 break thanks to Ferrari's political might? Well, with the driver market of Formula 1 being so boring, this might be the only option for us all.#f1 #formula1 #estebanocon #haasf1 #ferrari #rafaelcamara #f1news #f1drivermarket #f12027 #lawvs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lando Norris is betting his F1 career on his current team, just like Max Verstappen.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLando Norris has committed to McLaren until 2030 despite sitting 83 points behind in the 2026 F1 championship. Max Verstappen confirmed his Red Bull future to the same deadline. So why are two world champions ignoring Formula 1's oldest habit and refusing to chase a faster car?#f1 #formula1 #landonorris #mclaren #maxverstappen #redbullracing #f1news #f1analysis #f12026 F1's Biggest Drivers Have Stopped Chasing the Fastest Carhttps://youtu.be/jZBiprndAyw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both questioned Ferrari's Zandvoort strategy.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOh dear. It happened again. Both Ferrari drivers encountered one another on an F1 track...and Ferrari had no idea what to do about it. Hamilton wanted Ferrari to act sooner and Leclerc wanted them to wait longer...and to top it all of, their boss admitted the team was left confused!And we saw this before, in Miami and Baku. When these two Formula 1 superstars encounter each other on track, it usually leads to sore heads across the board. Could this be how the Scuderia fumbles the 2026 Formula One title?#f1 #formula1 #ferrari #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #scuderiaferrari #dutchgp #zandvoort #f1news #f1analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can being the best mean absolutely nothing?!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe FIA has once again deemed Red Bull Ford Powertrains as Formula 1's benchmark combustion engine. And once you actually read the rules, it gets a little bit surreal. The ADUO can offer opportunities to sort out the turbo, ERS, MGU-K, cooling systems and control electronics...but the assessment for the offerings are JUST for the ICE. How is that fair?!To me, Red Bull's 2026 program is now absolutely cooked...but the teams voted for this...now they, Red Bull, might be regretting their willingess for simplicity. Oops!#f1 #formula1 #redbullracing #maxverstappen #aduo #fia #f12026 #f1news #redbullford #f1engineGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe Red Bull Engine Crisishttps://youtu.be/Akv9jgoID9Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes says it can't afford to keep up...but their bosses' own comments make that VERY hard to explain.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes dominated the start of F1's 2026 season...but now it's looking less so...and McLaren doesn't buy it! So what's actually happened at Mercedes? With Kimi Antonelli's championship lead under pressure and Mercedes' reliability problems refusing to disappear, this development battle could have a major impact on the Formula 1 title. Could Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton respond to Mercedes' lack of development?#f1 #formula1 #f12026 #mercedes #ferrari #mclaren #totowolff #andreastella #fredvasseur #kimiantonelli #landonorris #lewishamilton #georgerussell #f1news #f1analysis #f1costcap #f1upgrades #f1championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last Dutch GP went off with a bang.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe 2026 Dutch Grand Prix gave us Max Verstappen in the wall, McLaren and Norris winning back-to-back races, yet more Ferrari shenanigans regarding team orders and pit calls...as well as some seriously dodgy yellow-flag penalties. Who won, lost or was just plain meh around Zandvoort's final lap?#f1 #formula1 #dutchgp #dutchgp2026 #f12026 #maxverstappen #landonorris #lewishamilton #zandvoort #f1news #f1analysis #f1winnersandlosersGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERShttps://youtu.be/p6GnG-cHKBM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm not convinced Williams kept their drivers on equal terms.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAlex Albon and Carlos Sainz are both staying at Williams for 2027, but look closer and these are two very different deals. The happy little double announcement isn't quite what it seems. These drivers are no longer the same. There is a number two driver, something which will really hit home come next season...how did we get here? One thing's for sure, Williams are in a weaker position now than they were two years ago. #f1 #carlossainz #alexalbon #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1news #f1latest #williamsf1 #williamsracing #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1car #williams #f1drama #f1gossip Williams' Happy Story Doesn't Quite Add Uphttps://youtu.be/Dew-mTqedOo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson's back at Red Bull as Hadjar misses Zandvoort...but this driver reshuffle says far more about Red Bull than you think!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIsack Hadjar's "wrist injurty" has unexpectedly sent Liam Lawson back to Red Bull and Yuki Tsunoda back to Racing Bulls. At the same circuit where Lawson made his F1 debut in 2023...in similar circumstances! Beyond the ridiculous coincidence though, this weekend could tell us a lot about how Red Bull now handles its drivers in such scenarios. There's also the uncomfortable advantage of Red Bull owning two teams being put on full display for its critics. For me? This is NOT redemeption for either Liam or Yuki, but simply a chance to help their teams out in their own F1 battles.Red Bull Brings Lawson Back Without Dropping Anyonehttps://youtu.be/Ir4VQLPdxp8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wristed development for Zandvoort and F1's return to 2026 racing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull reportedly want Max Verstappen for even longer, but Zandvoort arrives with an unpredictable RB22 as well as a resurgent McLaren and Mercedes still dominating qualifying. On top of that, the team has got a potential reshuffle in the works regarding the absence of Isack Hadjar. What a way to return to Formula 1 action, eh?#f1 #formula1 #f12026 #dutchgp #zandvoort #maxverstappen #redbullracing #landonorris #kimiantonelli #f1newsRed Bull Are Asking Max to Trust a Car I Don't, Here's my Dutch GP Top 5https://youtu.be/EYiq7F4w_kI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin, Honda and Adrian Newey could reshape the 2028 F1 driver market.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAston Martin's 2026 started terribly...but the turnaround has already been good enough to turn heads. Also, Adrian Newey has finally put the initial division aside and admitted both parties are working together closer than ever...and Hungary finally offered evidence that the development tools are beginning to work.Should this continue, Fernando Alonso could have a curious 2027 campaign...and also bring the entire Formula 1 market banging on his team's door. Could he and Lance Stroll survive that amount of interest?Aston Martin's Progress Could Shake Up the 2028 Markethttps://youtu.be/VJ79GXR5GPs#f1 #formula1 #astonmartin #fernandoalonso #lancestroll #adriannewey #hondaf1 #f12026 #f12027 #f12028 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 driver sackings rarely start with the announcement...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsF1 teams rarely announce a driver's seat is in danger...let's talk about it! Pierre Gasly was publicly backed before Red Bull dropped him and Alex Albon was suddenly being asked to “retain” a seat he already had. Nyck de Vries had Daniel Ricciardo waiting in the wings...as you can tell, Red Bull gave me plenty of material!Suffice to say, drivers have to focus not only on their own performance...but who is readily available within the wider Formula One space. The Warning Signs Before an F1 Driver Gets Sackedhttps://youtu.be/EYjII_z4F9c#f1 #formula1 #f1drivers #f1analysis #f1explained #f1sillyseason #redbullracing #motorsport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Sergio Perez's Cadillac contract so confusing?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLast year, Sergio Pérez joined Cadillac to help build its new Formula 1 team and publicly said he'd signed for two years...yet new reporting claims he's free for 2027, with Williams talks already being discussed and Cadillac reportedly considering its own alternatives. So what happened to that second year? #f1 #formula1 #checoperez #sergioperez #cadillacf1 #cadillac #williamsf1 #f1news #f12027 #f1drivermarket #f1transfers #valtteribottas #rafaelcamara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cadillac F1 sacks their team principal after a months long process.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCadillac's plan to change team principal had been a long time coming...shame their current team boss wasn't told about it until the morning of the happening! So why did this happen? Was it down to Cadillac's reliability problems and Checo's criticism of its processes? Or maybe disagreements over the Silverstone-to-America shift? Or perhaps new boss Marcin Budkowski's rather fascinating Ferrari, McLaren, FIA and Renault past proved too good to pass up for the team's next phase. Either way, WE certainly didn't expect a change this soon!Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff #cadillacf1 #f1 #formula1 #formulaone #graemelowdon #marcinbudkowski #checoperez #f1news #f1analysis #generalmotors #silverstone #f1news #f1drama #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1cars #f1car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1's electric future looks dead.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFormula 1's already moving the other way. Their lead in communications has declared it so...that in a decade at most the sport won't only be de-electrified...but V8s would return. Cheaper engines and greater independence from major suppliers. Meanwhile Formula E's becoming faster and more capable of owning the electric side of single-seater racing.With that in mind, I certainly feel like this could be a huge boost for Formula One...and if the manufacturers don't like it, they can either like it or lump it!#f1 #formula1 #f1news #formulae #fia #f12026 #f1teams #f1drivers #f1cars #f1engines #motorsport #formulaone #f1analysis #f1drama #f1news #f1updates #f1latest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Sainz HAD power in the driver market. He does not anymore.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTwo years ago, Carlos Sainz had Williams, Audi and Alpine waiting for his decision. Now the whole thing has flipped. Every realistic route away seems to depend on somebody else moving first. Audi's happy with its drivers, Aston Martin depends on Fernando Alonso, and as for Alpine? It's got plenty of other things to sort out, including its car...and then there's Checo to consider too. #f1 #formula1 #carlossainz #williamsf1 #audi #astonmartin #alpinef1 #fernandoalonso #sergioperez #f1news #f1drivernews #f12027 #f1sillyseason #formulaone #f1drama #f1gossip #f1latest #f1updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes lead but battery failures and looming grid penalties are coming...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes have won eight of eleven races and lead both championships. Lovely...except George Russell's season has become a travelling collection of failures and exhaustion. The team HAS admitted several faults but we're left wondering this: has Mercedes built a fragile advantage or simply created the fastest car in Formula 1 with a few expensive problems still waiting to be solved...and they're running out of time. Russell and Antonelli look very close to a grid drop and Ferrari and McLaren are salivating!#f1 #formula1 #mercedesf1 #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #totowolff #f12026 #f1news #f1analysis #motorsportCan Mercedes Trust Their Car for the Second Half?https://youtu.be/QLZJr1qhFgM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 knew Max Verstappen's 2026 warning was real but still couldn't fix it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMax Verstappen warned the F1 world about its 2026 energy problem in 2023. In response, Formula 1 said his simulator data was outdated...but now the FIA says it understood the risk for years but couldn't secure enough manufacturer support to make the changes it wanted. Before the reputational damage was done.#f1 #formula1 #maxverstappen #fia #f12026 #f1news #f1technical #f1regulations #f1teams #f1rules #f1drivers #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1drama #f1gossipF1 Saw the 2026 Failure Coming YEARS AGOhttps://youtu.be/mCiq0_CFIek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar Piastri's smooth driving style has once again become his biggest McLaren problem.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPiastri started Formula 1's new era ahead of Lando Norris...but it's been all change since Monaco. 5 straight qualifying defeats later, Andrea Stella says Oscar may be driving the MCL40 “too cleanly.”It's not over yet though as Piastri still leads Norris in their race head-to-head. So what's up? Is McLaren's improving car suiting Norris more naturally? Or is Piastri's greatest strength costing him on Saturdays? Let's discuss four years on since his infamous tweet regarding his F1 destiny.#f1 #formula1 #oscarpiastri #landonorris #mclaren #mclarenf1 #f12026 #piastri #f1news #f1analysisOscar Piastri's Choice Is FINALLY Testedhttps://youtu.be/YIYaCE6fT7g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1's boss says fans “don't understand” the 2026 technology...while the FIA is already changing the regulations they criticised.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsStefano Domenicali's latest defence of F1's 2026 regulations has properly nettled me! Drivers have raised their own concerns and F1's fan polling doesn't actually prove what Domenicali seems to think it does. Because if the racing is complicated, what exactly is wrong with explaining it? #f1 #formula1 #f12026 #stefanodomenicali #fia #maxverstappen #landonorris #lewishamilton #f1news #f1analysis #f1fans #f1regulations #motorsport #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama F1's Boss Insulted The Fans Who Were RIGHThttps://youtu.be/vq5yZ0ZrAo8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson was meant to be Red Bull's expendable driver...it might now be Arvid Lindblad.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsEveryone expected Nikola Tsolov's rise to threaten Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls seat. But Lawson not only secured most of VCARB's 66 points to take them 5th in the standings...but also raise himself ABOVE Pierre Gasly to become F1's best of the rest.With Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar becoming Red Bull's "ideal pairing", I think the pressure has shifted across the garage. Arvid Lindblad is Helmut Marko's final F1 promotion and he's now fighting Lawson while Formula 2 leader Tsolov waits underneath leading said championship. Now into the summer break, the 2027 Racing Bulls lineup is not so simple to predict anymore.#f1 #formula1 #liamlawson #arvidlindblad #redbullracing #racingbulls #nikolatsolov #f1news #f1analysis #formula2 #maxverstappen #isackhadjar #f1news #f1latest #f1opinions #f1drama #f1gossip Everyone Thought Lawson Was Donehttps://youtu.be/1CYCI6zjQ1w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Sainz got fact-checked...but the Hungarian GP saw them 2 laps down.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCarlos Sainz's collision with Oscar Piastri, its penalty and that Community Note created plenty of anger...yet it's safe to say that the Williams' 2026 project has drifted. James Vowles said the team's processes should be ready by now...but it can't match Aston Martin's leap with NOW working tools. Alex Albon then says Williams can only dream of an upgrade like that while rumours suggest Sainz may need top-team money to stay. So what happens now?Sainz Got Fact-Checked! But Williams has a Bigger Problem!https://youtu.be/ArqAfABHClQ#f1 #formula1 #carlossainz #oscarpiastri #williamsf1 #jamesvowles #alexalbon #hungariangp #astonmartinf1 #f1news #f1analysis #motorsport #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1team #f1teams #f1drivers #sillyseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar Piastri just witnessed the dumbest thing in F1.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Hungarian Grand Prix once again left a controversial taste in many Formula 1 fans' mouths going into the summer break. Not ALL of it was bad though. Lando Norris won his first race of the year and showed McLaren were back on it with their upgrades kicking on strong. Aston Martin's own patches worked as well, AS INTENDED too. However, Ferrari dropped the ball both in terms of team calls and driver fumbles; McLaren and Red Bull picking up the pieces. Even Kimi Antonelli got off pretty easy.Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around the Hungarian GP?#f1 #hungariangp #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1race #f1teams #f1drivers #oscarpiastri #carlossainz #landonorris #lewishamilton #maxverstappen #f1news #f1latest #f1grandprix #f1gp #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Losers & Winnershttps://youtu.be/DxshdMDw0mc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi Antonelli was penalised for lifting under yellow flags and George Russell wasn't. Why though?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsKimi Antonelli lifted for Max Verstappen's yellow flag in Hungary...but the FIA still handed him a three-place grid penalty. But wait! Russell faced a similar situation in Austria and kept pole without a stewards' investigation. So was Antonelli robbed? Not quite. #f1 #formula1 #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #maxverstappen #mercedesf1 #fiarules #f1news #f1explained #hungariangp #austriangp #f1controversy #f1drama #f1gossip #f1latest #hungariangrandprix #hungarygp Why Antonelli Was Penalised But Russell Wasn'thttps://youtu.be/RCRpwtnFj0M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Sainz's Williams future and the Baku upgrade are one and the same.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCarlos Sainz still believes in Williams...yet he's also admitted that his winning timeline has slipped considerably. The FW48 has failed to meet expectations and the much-hyped B-spec probably won't change their lives, so he says. With James Vowles asking for more patience and summer talks approaching, Sainz's revenge arc may be considered headed for failure.#f1 #formula1 #carlossainz #williamsf1 #jamesvowles #audif1 #alexalbon #f1news #f12026 #motorsport #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1drivers #f1teams #f1team #f1driver #f1car #f1cars Carlos Sainz Says Williams Has FAILEDhttps://youtu.be/C6NKC4wdv80 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Bull used Isack Hadjar to help Max Verstappen in Spa...now? He went even further beyond!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRed Bull arrived at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix with a clear plan for Isack Hadjar...but by Sunday evening, team boss Laurent Mekies was calling it Hadjar's best race for Red Bull. AND THEN he called the Verstappen-Hadjar lineup the 'ideal pairing' for Red Bull. What does that mean for Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad? Well, it's not good news for them. For Isack? This is GREAT news. He's become his own man within Verstappen's team. #f1 #formula1 #redbull #redbullracing #isackhadjar #hadjar #maxverstappen #verstappen #belgiangp #spa #f12026 #liamlawson #arvidlindblad #racingbulls #mekies #lawvs #f1news #f1latest #hottake #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1driver #f1drama #f1gossip Red Bull Can't Ignore Isack Hadjar Anymorehttps://youtu.be/42AMNtNZYoc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix top 5 predictions.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Hungaroring is a place where slow and medium speed corners rule out...a place where Red Bull should be flattered!A strong Verstappen result on Sunday tells you almost nothing about whether the car is actually fixed or not...but it DOES give Red Bull a break from the relentless transfer talk. In other news, Aston Martin's B-spec revival begins whilst McLaren's new floor and reserve driver get to strut their funky stuff to the F1 world...and add even further pressure to Haas and Esteban Ocon, the Italian rapidly becoming the favourite to succeed the Frenchman, according to reports.But what else can we predict and consider in this last race before the summer? Let's get musing!#f1 #formula1 #hungariangp #hungaroring #f12026 #verstappen #redbull #antonelli #mercedes #leclerc #ferrari #norris #mclaren #piastri #predictions #top5 This Track HIDES Red Bull's Problem, Here's My Hungary Top 5https://youtu.be/bjvQeh7qlsY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Russell's Spa retirement exposed why Mercedes keeps failing him.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGeorge Russell had ZERO battery. He warned the team yet Mercedes only confirmed the failure AFTER his DNF...and then said they had the most powerful power unit on the grid. Make it make sense! At this point, the situation with Russell at Mercedes is becoming impossible to ignore. He's part of a team that keeps asking George to lead while removing everything leadership needs. The responsibility WITHOUT the authority...again, make it make sense. PLEASE!#f1 #formula1 #georgerussell #mercedes #totowolff #kimiantonelli #belgiangp #f12026 #spa #maxverstappen #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #toto #f1cars #f1car #f1teams #f1team #mercedesf1 Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffBeing Right Hasn't Helped George Russellhttps://youtu.be/nhc-KMhFUAs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Merc ended in the gravel as the other one left with the title in his pocket.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe latest Spa F1 race gave us the weirdest scoreboard of the season. George Russell's race lasted five corners whilst the guy who caused leaped past him in the champsionship and Kimi Antonelli regained a solid lead after weeks of nervous tension. That's BEFORE we get to Hadjar carving from twenty-first to sixth!Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around this Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix?#f1 #formula1 #belgiangp #spa #georgerussell #antonelli #hamilton #f12026 #belgiangrandprix #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1cars #f1car #f1teams #f1team #totowolff #kimiantonelliThe 2026 F1 Belgian GP Losers and Winnershttps://youtu.be/ZDa1N9GUrzQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lando Norris didn't break the part...but he still gets the penalty.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren has finally taken the grid drop we've been waiting for since Monaco...Lando Norris starts ten places lower at Spa. The F1 rulebook HAS allowed extra components because reliability was uncertain...but the parts fail and it's not Mercedes that suffer first. Also, the numbers don't care about your feelings.And with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell also facing the music regarding Formula 1 engine issues, this championship could easily be decided on who is the least prone to fragility. Watch out, Toto Wolff!#f1 #landonorris #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #belgiangp #spafrancorchamps #fianews #mercedesf1 #f1analysis #f1news #motorsport #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1drivers #f1teams The Engine Failing Its Way to the Title (& Billing Norris for It)https://youtu.be/2wI8xKneWSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin's rescue package is coming...but Alonso may have to decide his future before then.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAston Martin is promising one of the biggest performance jumps of the F1 2026 season! A new chassis for Hungary and then Honda's got an engine upgrade at the race after that, the Dutch Grand Prix...but there's a catch. Adrian Newey can't give us a number for the gains. Two seconds? That's conjecture as of now. And Honda? Well they know how much they've gained but they won't say either! So Fernando Alonso is expected to decide his future based off of half-truths. Is Aston's comeback all hype? Maybe, maybe not...but it's a game of two halves!#f1 #formula1 #astonmartin #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #honda #f1news #f12026 #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #lancestroll #f1drivers #f1car #f1cars #f1gossip #f1drama #dutchgp #hungariangpAston's 2 Second Miracle May Still Change Nothinghttps://youtu.be/BGUE9q51wm8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA's still investigating Max's rear as it's about to pound Eau Rogue...uh oh.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe 2026 Formula 1 regulations are about to face their hardest exam yet...with 5 straight mode zones, including one before Eau Rouge. Oh boy.Red Bull and Ferrari are taking very different approaches to the FIA's ongoing wing too. As Red Bull treads carefully, Ferrari is going for it. Couple very uncertain weather and we might have ourselves a revealing race. Let's try to predict the top 5...emphasis on the trying!Max Says It's Out Of His Hands, Here's My Belgian Top 5https://youtu.be/5pn6HFtTpGA#f1 #formula1 #belgiangp #spafrancorchamps #f12026 #f1news #f1predictions #maxverstappen #lewishamilton #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #charlesleclerc #landonorris #redbullracing #ferrari #mercedesf1 #mclaren #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #belgiumgp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.