LawVS - The F1 Ladder Man

The FIA president finally speaks out about F1 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsJust hours before a crucial vote on Formula 1's 2026 roadmap for the Miami Grand Prix and beyond, the FIA's main man Ben Sulayem spoke up about what he had been up to and what his governance is striving for the most: safety.This is after a very productive meeting with drivers and right before a crucial vote between the FIA, FOM and teams to decide what to do next with the rules and regulations of this season of Formula One. What does this say about the situation of the sport and WHO has the final say on the matter?#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #fia #fiaf1 #stefanodomenicali #bensulayem #f1news #f1latest #fianews #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1regulations #f1gossip #f1drama #f1politics Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe FIA just told EVERYONE who actually runs F1https://youtu.be/5tt3ZKDn458Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schumacher's Ferrari journey didn't start with romance, but politics. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a fascinating interview with the High Performance podcast, former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt revealed some fascinating tidbits regarding the relationship between the Scuderia and two of F1's most powerful drivers of the 1990s: Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna.Had things played out slightly differently, both men's legacies within Formula 1 could've been rather different. In fact, the whole upper echelon of the GRID would've been different. #f1 #michaelschumacher #ayrtonsenna #formula1 #formulaone #f1history #ferrari #scuderiaferrari #ferrarif1 #jeantodt #schumacher #senna #f1updates #f1facts Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffNOW we know why Schumacher REALLY signed for Ferrarihttps://youtu.be/GG3cHzX08Q0Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As F1 scrambles for a quick fix to their 2026 cars, Formula E's about to throw a party!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIt's clear that Formula 1 in 2026 isn't quite sure what it wants to be, after massive consumer backlash and concerns from its own drivers. Meetings are being held to figure out how to pivot away from the 50-50 split in due course, back to more focus on the combustion engine. How long will take take? It depends on the manufacturers like Mercedes, Ferrari and Audi and Honda.On the other side, Formula E is about to release is fourth-generation machine to the world around Paul Ricard. After over a decade of development, THIS is the ultimate electric racing car...and it looks amazing. And oh yes! Its speeds are getting ever closer to F1. I would call this an embarassing moment form Formula One...and maybe a sign of moving away from electrification; so as to have two premium single seater motorsports under FIA governance.F1's being EMBARRASED by the Batmobilehttps://youtu.be/ffn8cxL5gxI#f1 #formula1 #formulae #f12026 #gen4 #formula12026 #formulaerace #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1cars #f1car #f1gossip #f1drama 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.

Oliver Bearman just brought up his crash again.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn an interview with F1 podcast Up To Speed, Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman recalled the actions of Franco Colapinto and deemed them "unacceptable". His interview started to show me a pattern forming. One which we saw with Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Lance Stroll last year. Drivers with less standing in Formula One and whose jobs are far less secure are seeing narrative blowback done to them from this driver. Is Ollie Bearman the villain here? No, he's got his own cause to fight for: a Ferrari seat. However, this stance is a very precarious one considering the evidence from Suzuka doesn't really back him up; nor did his team boss or the FIA...not even the telemetry could.#f1 #olliebearman #formula1 #formulone #f12026 #oliverbearman #francocolapinto #colapinto #bearman #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #haasf1team #alpinef1team #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1cars #f1car #f1gossip #f1podcast #f1drama Oliver Bearman has a media problemhttps://youtu.be/Djc3wINDVoQGet 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.

F1 built the WRONG future and nobody will admit itClimb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a shocking interview, FOM and F1 commercial boss Stefano Domenicali went on a crusade AGAINST Formula 1's critics; calling the sport's 2026 season so far a success...whilst also passing the buck onto the Formula One engine manufacturers. In an elegant fashion, the Liberty Media rep framed the entire situation as good for new fans...and cared little for older fans. Views are up in some areas, down in others. All said in a rather aggressive and determined way. Is he right...or out of touch? Discuss..#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #f12026 #f1regulations #f1rules #f1teams #f1team #fia #fiaf1 Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff F1 built the WRONG future and nobody will admit ithttps://youtu.be/Lz-k4gz5Y7kCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi Antonelli has already won. No matter what the FIA does to his team.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs the FIA closes another loophole Mercedes used, this time in F1 qualifying (at times), Toto Wolff's team's advantage gets smaller and smaller. With two less races to win before an effective second start to Formula 1 one this year in Miami, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will face stiffer competition. However, for the latter, it may not matter as much. As Wolff and Russell lament the situation their Formula 1 team is facing, plus the criticism they aim at their rivals, the Italian has already won races and broken records to cement his place in the sport's history ALREADY.Take that in mind, folks.#f1 #kimiantonelli #formula1 #georgerussell #totowolff #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #miamigp #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drivers #f1driver #f1gossip #f1drama Kimi Antonelli has nothing left to provehttps://youtu.be/p-0FuzWYNKsGet 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.

The case for Oscar Piastri to arrive Schumacher-esque at Red Bull in 2028 is compelling.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSeeing the Australian F1 driver NOT at McLaren in the future continues to gather pace despite many denials and contract extensions...but this one? This version is interesting. Mark Webber's absence from the Formula 1 paddock is notable...could he be working his job as a manager and putting out feelers to find the right team and the right time for his man? Whilst McLaren is the better choice this year and next year...could 2028 be the right time to make the call...and the right time when Max Verstappen makes his ultimate call if he remains in Formula One or adjacent to it at all?Might we see Oscar Piastri emulate what Michael Schumacher did with Ferrari in 1996 and help Red Bull turn itself around when it's ready to be competitive again...IF it's ready to be competitive again?#f1 #oscarpiastri #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #redbullracing #mclarenf1 #mclarenf1team #laurentmekies #f1news #f1opinions #f1updates #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1driver #f1drivers #f1car #f1cars #formula12026 #piastri #f1drama #f1gossip #f1rumors The political case for Oscar Piastri at Red Bullhttps://youtu.be/QOO9EdxnTns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance Stroll's weekend should worry F1 considerably.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe FIA has said changes WILL be made in time for Miami...but not to expect anything major. Instead of overhauls to the Formula 1 regulations for 2026, expect a steady phased approach with plenty of consultation with teams, stakeholders and manufacturers. The drivers? Maybe, maybe not. With Formula One drivers seeking enjoyment from other racing series and doing so in quick fashion, should this be something that those involved in the FIA's top sport be worried about? Or will they care not for change for something they're fast in...or dictate the change as they suit it.#f1 #totowolff #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1news #f1latest #fiaf1 #fia #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #lancestroll #maxverstappen #gt3 #gtworldchallenge #f1drama #f1gossip #f1regulations Lance Stroll went looking for what F1 forgothttps://youtu.be/ndf6fxpElxEGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toto Wolff really should've secured GP before trying for Max.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a stunning coup, McLaren secured the right hand man of Max Verstappen. Gianpiero Lambiase has secured the role of Chief Racing Officer for the F1 team by the time 2028 rolls along, maybe even earlier! What does this all mean? Especially given the Verstappen camp gave him their blessing to join a rival team with full support.Ultimately, what does this all mean? Could this be a sign that Max has made his mind regarding Formula 1...or that he might have chosen his next team and it's NOT Mercedes?#f1 #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #gp #formulaone #f12026 #redbullracing #mclarenf1 #mclarenracing #zakbrown #totowolff #oscarpiastri #landonorris #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drama #f1gossip Nobody's asking WHY Max blessed this movehttps://youtu.be/TUdYA8rd3wIGet 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.

Mercedes helped build rules that would invite (and humble) manufacturers.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYears ago, Toto Wolff and Mercedes sought to secure their domination into the next era of Formula 1, after the turbo hybrid era had run its course. For 2026, two teams would arrive with Audi and Honda power in F1. One would struggle immediately and prove the Austrian right...and one wouldn't as much. Audi don't act like a completely new operation, much bigger than the Sauber team they inherited. Whilst glory isn't coming there imminently, Mattia Binotto and Neuberg have produced a power unit and operation which IS turning heads already. Hope for the future?Audi aren't struggling, folks...https://youtu.be/i_F0VJr-CpQ#f1 #audif1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mattiabinotto #totowolff #hondaracing #astonmartinf1 #f1news #f1latest #f1review #f1opinions #f1updates #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody cares about Liam Lawson. They should.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOf course, you may remember the guy who didn't wanna make friends...but right now? He's putting in a lot of work for Racing Bulls, just behind Max Verstappen in the championship. However, it's gone by without much notice. Sure, F1's got a lot on its plate right now but this fact is probably a very inconvenient situation for Red Bull and Laurent Mekies. If Max DOES leave Formula 1 or STAYS, a decision will have to be made regarding Lawson. A second chance incoming?#f1 #liamlawson #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #vcarb #racingbulls #redbullracing #maxverstappen #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1car #f1cars #f1drivers #f1driver #f1drama #f1updates F1's Most Inconvenient Driverhttps://youtu.be/SeF-1dgAt1wGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

V8 turbos with carbon neutral fuel? Maybe...but we don't get to say.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWord is that the FIA and teams realise these rules were too much, too soon. A 2.4 litre V8 turbo with synthetic fuels is currently the favourite amongst paddock gossip to replace the current hybrid setup for 2031...and yet that might not be good enough for some fans?In any case, the last half a century might have shown that F1's engines? Whilst we love them, it all depends on what the big teams and engine makers want and are willing to make and sell. If they can make the V8 turbo work and profitable? They'll do it! Let's talk about how Renault started this all off.#f1 #f12026 #formula1 #formulaone #v8 #v8engine #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1engine #f1rumors #f1drama #f1gossip #f1history #formula12026 #mercedes #ferrari Why F1's next engine was never yours to decide https://youtu.be/R9k4QXlFyR4Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Horner made Toto Wolff untouchable...oops.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this current arc of F1, the Mercedes team principal has made plenty of moves to get a type of Formula 1 that his group could thrive under...and with nobody powerful left to stop him politically, within the rules provided from the sport and the FIA. In hindsight, did Christian Horner or a figure LIKE him keep Toto in check? With Horner gone, Wolff seems unchecked...and he's proven to be quite a terrifying figure; keen to divide and conquer rather than remain the stoic observer of the peak of their feud with Red Bull.Whilst the tide IS turning back toward the 2026 regulations for Formula One being walked back, the framework is set. Was Christian right after all about these cars?#f1 #totowolff #christianhorner #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1cars #f1car #f12026 #redbullracing #mercedesf1 #f1drama #f1gossip #hottake Christian Horner made Toto Wolff untouchablehttps://youtu.be/cVO_NCZExWIGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toto Wolff's grand master plan for 2026 could be about to unravel.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsUpon reflection, Mercedes' plan to dominate Formula 1 in the long term was conceived back in 2019 with their entry into Formula E...where none of their current rivals back then were competing. From there, a series of actions set in motion their political moves to frame the F1 2026 regulations toward the current model. However, their domination has not been as clean as expected. Ferrari and McLaren have shown flashes of competitiveness...and now the FIA is ready to make their move...albeit after Oliver Bearman's crash. #f1 #kimiantonelli #totowolff #georgerussell #formula1 #formulaone #maxverstappen #lewishamilton #michaelschumacher #f12026 #mercedesf1 #f1news #f1regulations #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1car #f1dramaThe 2026 regs are already on trial - for realhttps://youtu.be/W5Y5jwjLFlQCould these changes bring things back toward the competition alongside other adjustements to the 2026 ruleset?Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Russell may wind up having kept Hamilton's throne warm instead of claiming it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsRussell might still win this championship. He's good enough... but if 2026 keeps making him look like the complicated one while Kimi Antonelli looks like the natural future of Mercedes, then George's biggest fight may not be with his team-mate at all...it may be with Toto Wolff!,Not to mention a sense of trust and the feeling that perhaps this F1 team is fundamentally geared towards one side of the garage being somewhat the bearer of misfortune...and the public opinion of George doesn't help his case...but was he taught to act like that? There's a lot to unpack.#f1 #kimiantonelli #totowolff #georgerussell #formula1 #formulaone #maxverstappen #lewishamilton #michaelschumacher #f12025 #mercedesf1 #mercedes #gr63 #ka12 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1car #f1dramaThe cruelest role in F1 right nowhttps://youtu.be/8abUTciVQ5MGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin's gone from horrific to embarrassing...not the best thing in the world but it's something.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter just three race weekends, Aston Martin and Honda have gotten a car across the line around Suzuka. The Japanese Grand Prix marked the moment when genuine progrees had been made thanks to Honda...and the excuses become more traditional. Gone are the mind-melting nerve damaging reports...and now just a case of finding power and pace. Could this wind up exposing Aston Martin's car in the long run as Honda fix their batteries and end the vibrations? Because Honda isn't letting Adrian Newey and Papa Stroll off the hook here. They've unleashed their inner Max Verstappen. #f1 #fernandoalonso #formula1 #astonmartin #astonmartinf1 #adriannewey #formulaone #f12026 #fiaregulations #f1regulations #f1news #f1latest #japanesegp #f1updates #f1teams #f1cars #f1drivers #f1drama #honda #hondaf1 Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffAston Martin's gone from horrific to embarrassinghttps://youtu.be/xg0DTCkGtYMCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's more than just the car...or even the FIA for Max Verstappen.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe biggest mystery in F1 right now is the real motive as to why Max Verstappen feels weary with these Formula 1 regulations for 2026. Sure, his Red Bull RB22 isn't performing well AND he's made his feelings clear about the Formula One ruleset. For years now! However, instead of relying on pressuring in the way he's been doing up until now, the best way to insist drivers are listened to is to perhaps...not play the game?Today, I wanna discuss the idea that Max has changed tack on his feelings on the rules. That he doesn't feel comfortable or willing to hype up a series which he doesn't enjoy or believe in. How does Liberty Media and FOM respond to THAT?#f1 #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #fia #fiaf1 #fom #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #redbullracing #f1cars #f1teams #f1regulations #stefanodomenicali #f1drama #f1car #redbull #verstappen Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Max Verstappen won't hype this version of F1https://youtu.be/gS-orpr0WHA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm a patient ladder man...but I sense that we were all duped regarding 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix set in motion a new conversation. That the regulations cannot be ignored in their current guise. The crash of Oliver Bearman and the lack of power Franco Colapinto highlighted an issue drivers have brough to the FIA and FOM's attention for MONTHS now. Even Haas' Ayao Komatsu spoke out...and Haas have every reason to like the F1 2026 ruleset.Thusly, it's important to think about the circumstances of these regs of Formula One...and how they have wound up being more political than environmental. Did Toto Wolff overplay his hand to seek a return to dominant competition?#F1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1regulations #formula12026 #totowolff #f1news #f1teams #f1cars #f1car #f1updates #f1drivers #oliverbearman #francocolapinto #carlossainz #f1drama #f1latest Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffF1 Now Has a Legitimacy Problemhttps://youtu.be/CdpO4zBHvz0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blimey. I don't think George Russell expected this to happen...and the FIA hoped it wouldn't.Join the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/joinEven though this year's F1 Japanese Grand Prix was more interesting the 2025 edition, it wasn't a complete success. Despite more overtakes, the regulators saw their 2026 Formula 1 rules suffer the power starving nature of Suzuka...and a big crash. Is it time for the FIA to sit up even more and take note between now and Miami? Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli secured his second win of his career AND leads the championship for the first time, nine points ahead of Russell. No more senior-junior dynamic in Toto's team? And oh yes, McLaren announced they are back in business with Oscar Piastri.Who else won, lost, or were just plain meh?#f1 #japanesegp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #japanesegrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12025

Max Verstappen had a good thing going...and then that happened.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a shock exchange, the journalist from Abu Dhabi 2025 which got stuck under Max Verstappen's craw comes back into the headlines. Not through another reductive question...but by just breathing the same air as the F1 driver. In that moment, it set a potential precedent. Whilst Max is going through a lot of trials and tribulations in Formula 1 right now with Red Bull and its car, the act has perhaps undone a lot of goodwill he had earned with netural Formula One fans. Is this just another paddock sulk or a proper scandal? Let's discuss.Max Verstappen's Own Goal in Suzukahttps://youtu.be/-5bHZjUolOw#f1 #japanesegp #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #verstappen #redbullracing #fia #fiaf1 #formula12026 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1cars #f1drivers #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA responds to our collective worries about F1 qualifying.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOne day before Formula 1 begins running the Japanese Grand Prix proper, the FIA has begun to implement their findings from the 2026 regulations from both testing and the opening two races. The answer, for now? Less power in qualifying. Is this enough to stem the flow of hatred toward Formula One? Maybe. It should at least give more control to the drivers again...and Formula One's commercial arm? Barely a word.This could be a very important moment for the sport, folks.#f1 #japanesegp #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #japangp #formula12026 #f1news #fia #fiaf1 #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #fom #f1drama #f1cars #f1regulations The FIA Just Saved 2026 Qualifyinghttps://youtu.be/Y2C9VxBxTAIGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHY did Jonathan Wheatley leave Audi for, likely, ASTON MARTIN? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOne of the weirder twists of the 2026 F1 season relates to the team principal of Audi moving to, logic would point toward, a team which is too busy shaking its drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to pieces? On the surface, it looks bizarre...but when you think about it...the reasons DO make sense. Could it be that Lawrence Stroll's team offers a power structure more in keeping with Formula 1 tradition, unlike Audi's model with Mattia Binotto in charge?One thing is for sure, Aston Martin DO need a new leader to help refresh their public image...of which they are so passionate about. #f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #jonathanwheatley #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda The Aston & Audi Mess Finally Makes Sensehttps://youtu.be/kyDc3XROL2YGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzuka looks set to see whether or not Max Verstappen's season has hope.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe 2026 F1 Japanese GP is always the highlight of the calendar, especially with a duel between Ferrari and Mercedes looking likely to be quite interesting, given the importances of corner stability. As McLaren pray for a simple weekend, Aston Martin just want to have a somewhat competitive weekend...all the while the looming presence of the special Haas Godzilla one-off livery stealing the show across the board. A podium for Oliver Bearman? The icing on the cake? What else could we expect? Some upsets, perhaps?#f1 #japanesegp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #japanesegrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026The 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONSThe Predictions for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prixhttps://youtu.be/lEw-8HBSUFcJoin the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/join

Mercedes may have an advantage its customers can't easily overcome.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren and Williams are left reeling at their misfortune in 2026. Their F1 cars cannot tap into the full potential of their Mercedes-supplied power units...in Oscar Piastri's case, he can't even START a Formula 1 Grand Prix! What's going on? Well, McLaren needs to get to the bottom of this FAST. However, it might be something already baked into the FIA regulations...a clever software power play from Toto Wolff's pack?#f1 #mercedesf1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #fia #fiaf1 #totowolff #mclaren #mclarenf1 #oscarpiastri #landonorris #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1drama #f1newstoday Mercedes may have the PERFECT 2026 advantage https://youtu.be/FWPTBX3ytGUGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's interested in F1...but it won't be a sudden arrival.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBYD and Geely have recently expressed interest in entering Formula 1 in the near future. Whilst coming in with billions of dollars is not practical in Formula One 2026, a steady introduction could be the way to go. Sort of similar to the Toyota model with Haas. First a technical parternship, then a brand partnership...then maybe more?BYD is curious about the sport, Geely plans to give it another go with its Lotus brand; said marque reunified in recent times and making use of its heritage in recent campaigns. Could we see it return to Enstone after its departure in 2015? One thing is for sure, it will be a very steady easing in...and also, China doesn't need F1. F1 needs China. #f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #geely #byd #f1teams #f1latest #f1news #f1updates #f1drama #lotus #teamlotus China's Coming for Formula 1https://youtu.be/Hzbo1WX9bLAGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the first sign of trouble, Aston Martin FAILED the works team test.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter years of preparations, the initial template for Aston Martin-Honda's working partnership has failed. Specatcularly. Despite racking up more race laps than McLaren after the first two rounds of F1 2026, that's little comfort for the newly minted Formula 1 works team. Was this all too much too soon? Or a case of a failed leadership program? Or a case of treating Honda more like a supplier rather than a partner, like during the Mercedes days?Clearly, there is a lot to unpack what with Adrian Newey's first Formula One car for them. What do they do now?#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Aston Martin Cracked Under Honda Pressurehttps://youtu.be/pLQ_d3iUrHgCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Bull have problems...but at least they've finished races. What's going on with McLaren?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWorse than 2023's start? McLaren have only finished one race distance whilst its rivals Ferrari and Mercedes have four times that! Even Aston Martin have completed more race laps than the defending F1 champions. Has the Mercedes power unit offered up more issues than the Formula 1 team can process at this time? And why does the general Formula One fanbase not really care as much as you would think? Well, let's discuss.#f1 #mclaren #mclarenf1 #mclarenf1team #papayarules #oscarpiastri #landonorris #f1news #f1latest #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1cars #f1drama Why McLaren's Collapse Hits So Hard https://youtu.be/6UbKJn4xQAsGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen is not a fan of the 2026 regulations...and his Red Bull is making his feelings even worse.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter just two races, Red Bull's F1 car has proven to have more than just simple engine problems...everything is problematic! What Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are driving could be something fundamentally wrong with the RB22 Formula 1 car. Crisis talks on Max's private jet just HOURS after the Chinese Grand Prix tell you one thing: this time is in crisis! Whilst Verstappen's loyalty isn't at question, his patience might be...and Formula One fans are feeling the bind he is in...which doesn't feel all that different to what Lewis Hamilton felt in 2022. And oh yes, his car is overweight too!But one thing's for sure. What the Red Bull car is dealing with, after going all in 2025, is a huge task to fix. #f1 #chinesegp #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #verstappen #redbullracing #fia #fiaf1 #fiawec #gt3 #mercedesgt3 #formula12026 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1cars #f1drivers #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Red Bull Have Built Verstappen a Horror Showhttps://youtu.be/vh9gTi1sQCUCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Max Verstappen doubles down on F1 2026 criticism, change will come soon.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFormula 1 may not be anti-racing...but it could be anti WEIRD racing. What the first two Formula One races proved is that there can be some good contests for position as long as the cars aren't starved for energy thanks to the pitfalls of superclipping. The Chinese Grand Prix provided hope for the 2026 regulations...but Japan may not be so kind. However, with five weeks of no racing, the rules could lead to a reduction of battery power and a 60/40 split going forward. Could more changes come in time to quell doubts in the sport and ease the growing fervour of the four-time champion Verstappen, right when the seven-time champ Lewis Hamilton says the new rules are giving him cars that he enjoys immensely?The debate has certainly gotten complicated.#f1 #maxverstappen #lewishamilton #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1cars #f1teams #f1rules #f1drivers #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #chinesegp #japanesegp Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi Antonelli made history whilst Ferrari clapped back...kinda.Join the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/joinLewis Hamilton secured his first ever lead race podium ahead of a very spirited Charles Leclerc. George Russell had to really push his car to get passed both red cars...but the Italian Stappen had his day without any issues...until a lock-up near the end!Meanwhile, Alpine came alive with Oliver Bearman having a great day again...shame about his teammate.Who else won, lost or was just plain meh?#f1 #chinesegp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #chinesegrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #chinagp

George Russell got a rude awakening...he has competition. From his teammate.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsKimi Antonelli made history as Mercedes endured a flawed Saturday. The Italian coming back from a frought sprint race to pole position for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix tomorrow BESTING George Russell by a decent margin. But Ferrari were not that far behind them and could prove to be mighty rivals in the race itself. McLaren were left notably behind but not nearly as troubled as Max Verstappen and Red Bull...with even Pierre Gasly giving them awkward truths. What else happened in qualifying and sprint for the Formula One Chinese GP?#f1 #chinesegp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #chinesegrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #chinagp #kimiantonelli https://youtu.be/2gZAjdUTChUGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's gone on with Williams in what was meant to be THEIR year?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs2026 was supposed to be the year where James Vowles had a team and car which looked normal. Not a race winner or title favourite, but at least a noticeable continuation of their overperforming 2025 car. However, what's become clear is that the F1 team grossly overestimated the task at hand at building a Formula One car for these new regulations...despite preparing for this long. Whilst the equipment and facilities HAVE improved a lot since the dark days of 2022, it's still not enough. What does this mean for Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, both having stuck with the team on the grounds of their massive overhaul. Now though? Their futures look rockier than just a few months ago. Let's talk about what's happened.#f1 #carlossainz #formula1 #alexalbon #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #williamsracing #williamsf1 #williamsf1team #jamesvowles #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1car #f1drama #f1updates What The Hell Happened To Williams?https://youtu.be/hRDYBAme4toGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen's not done critiquing the F1 2026 regulations...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTalk of Max Verstappen retiring early is common...but the Formula 1 champion is not talking about that. Instead, what he is discussing could be more worrying for the Formula One organisers. Today he spoke of the sport not giving him as much joy as it once did...and the series which DO give him "positive distractions". With the FIA happy to let him and others speak freely about their takes on the rules, the commercial side of F1 is losing its grip on the drivers and the overall fandom right before the Chinese Grand Prix.#f1 #chinesegp #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #verstappen #redbullracing #fia #fiaf1 #fiawec #gt3 #mercedesgt3 #formula12026 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1cars #f1drivers #f1drama Max Verstappen's Problem with F1 Is Bigger Than One Bad Rulehttps://youtu.be/zK9iBewhw8oGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferrari's about to do the macarena whilst BYD muses the F1 dance.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBefore the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix starts, there are plenty of talking points to discuss. Such as Ferrari bringing the attention-grabbing rear wing from Bahrain testing to China...as well as talk about their engine could be poised for further advances. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD is musing the idea of motor racing. Formula One being one of its places of interest. Could this be as a 12th team or working closely with an existing one? Either way, that was a twist...and yet more twists with Aston Martin.And of course it's worth predicting the top 5 for the race itself. Could Russell win again whilst Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc move closer to giving him a challenge? What of McLaren and Red Bull?#f1 #chinesegp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #chinesegrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #chinesegp My 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONSMy Predictions for the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prixhttps://youtu.be/o8IrJy5epJ8Join the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/join

Mercedes leader Toto is out to steal Christian's Alpine dream.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a sudden twist, Toto Wolff is one of many candidates out to buy a stake in the Alpine F1 team, from the original owners Otro Capital...and its celebrity investors. However, we all thought former Red Bull boss Christian Horner was the one to buy it. What happened? Well, it could be more than simply making the team into a satellite team for Merc...it might be a more discrete mission to provide a strategic partnership between himself and Flavio Briatore, Toto. What would this mean for the grid as well as the Mercedes customers, McLaren and Williams? Is this the start of Toto's dominant return?#f1 #totowolff #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mercedesf1 #mercedes #alpine #alpinef1team #redbullracing #christianhorner #flaviobriatore #f1news #f1drivers #f1teams #f1updates #f1latest #formula12026 #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Toto Wolff's BLOCKING Christian Hornerhttps://youtu.be/f2S6puRgwYoCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 is not handling the 2026 debut as well as they could be.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWhilst the FIA is busy working on tweaks to the 2026 regulations after testing and the Australian Grand Prix, Formula One's commercial arm is busy putting out fires or smoothing things over. On top of that, new graphics were shown for the race itself and they were...less detailed than usual. Was this a test...or something more permanent for 2026?Thusly, it's brought to my mind a sense of the technical and commercial brains of Formula One not being in step with one another. Whilst the sport's governing body has a plan potentially ready for the Japanese Grand Prix, fans and drivers are speaking up about their concerns and takes. Is F1 listening? Hard to say.#f1 #australiangp #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1updates #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1drama #formula12026 #f1cars #maxverstappen Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes led...but Ferrari are in the mix. And Aston? They tried.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe first race of the new F1 regulations weren't entirely terrible. Action at the start was mad! Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton immediately throwing their team into the equation...but it fell flat due to an overly cautious run plan...expecting Formula 1 to be less reliable than it ultimately was. Meanwhile, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli led the way with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar conking out at the start...the world champion Lando Norris? Stuck in fifth. Who else won this first race of Formula One 2026 as well as lost or were just meh?#f1 #australiangp #ausgp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #australiangrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #landonorris #redbullracing #f12026 #formula12026 #ferrari #georgerussell #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well...that was quite wild. Not as bad as it could've been though!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter months of waiting, the first F1 qualifying of 2026 got started and...it felt like opposite day! At least in terms of Red Bull. Whilst Max Verstappen was thrust into the barrier by his car, his teammate Isack Hadjar flew the flag for the team and ALMOST got said car on the front row...not quite enough to best the Mercedes of George Russell or Kimi Antonelli, but still a valiant effort.Meanwhile, Ferrari faded over the session whilst McLaren had a decent showing with Oscar Piastri leading the way. Audi overachieved despite a reliability issue and Racing Bulls showed that the Ford powertrain of theirs has legs after all! What else could we get from this Formula 1 outing before the big day?#f1 #australiangp #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #ausgp #maxverstappen #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #isackhadjar #charlesleclerc #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1race #f1updates #f1drama Australian GP Qualifying Delivered Absolute Madnesshttps://youtu.be/JgO4lUP3qKU00:00 Q104:33 Q210:14 Q3Get 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.

It may only be Friday, but THIS Friday is the most important of F1 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWhen it comes to Formula 1's introduction to the 2026 regulations, it was not as shaky as it could've been. CERTAINLY not as much as it was in 2014. Whilst reliability did have wobbles, the car sounded pretty much the same as before...and the sound of the pecking order seems to point towards a very close battle for the top spot in this weekend's Australian Grand Prix!Whilst Ferrari maintained its place as one of the leading teams, Mercedes and McLaren dropped some of their sandbags and laid down their pace; McLaren's Oscar Piastri ESPECIALLY drawing attention. Max Verstappen and Red Bull? Not bad at all...with hopeful signs their second seat curse might be easing....and their new charge Arvid Lindblad making a very big impression.Who else exceeding expectations? As well as matching or falling short of?#f1 #ausgp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #australiangrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12025 #formula12026 #australiangp #f1teams #f1drivers #f1latest #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Newey shifts the focus away from the car...and onto Honda.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a shocking twist, Aston Martin's team principal Adrian Newey conducted a press conference. There he laid his cards on the table and declared his car as unsafe (at least over a set period of laps as said by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll). As a result, the focus has moved considerably! Whilst Honda has to find a solution, primarily, Newey also claims that if that weren't an issue, his car would already be capable of Q3. ALREADY. Sure, it's not winning races but for Aston? That's not bad to start. And in all this? Fernando is the calmest one in the room. How things change.#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda Aston Martin's 2026 Car Is Unsafe!?https://youtu.be/LEgNJ53yXQcGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Verstappen's found a way to get through to F1...by questioning the show!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter voicing his concerns regarding the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, Max Verstappen has upped the ante by showing concern regarding fan perception regarding the new rules...that it could bore fans or be hard to understand as easily as previous seasons or other motorsports. In that light, the FIA and Formula 1 might take action faster and it could redefine what being a Formula One champion might be all about. #f1 #maxverstappen #fia #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #landonorris #fiaf1 #f1news #f1latest #formula12026 #f1cars #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #verstappen Max Verstappen Just Put The FIA Over A Barrelhttps://youtu.be/Vv68hSm7bqQGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 returns for 2026! Could it be Mercedes vs Ferrari once again?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFormula 1 returns to Melbourne amidst a very tense atmosphere, globally speaking. However, the grid is very much keen to find out what the new cars can do and what the actual pecking order is. Can Aston Martin actually survive an entire race distance or will they make a token appearance for the sake of avoiding a fine? Have McLaren fallen back to the bottom of the big four and where do Alpine, Haas and stack up in the midfield battle? All to come in the next few days! Is this Charles Leclerc's year against George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen? Might Lewis secure his first win for the Tifosi?#f1 #ausgp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #australiangrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12025 #formula12026 #australiangp #f1teams #f1drivers #f1latest #f1drama My 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONSMy Predictions for the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prixhttps://youtu.be/gIr3yvLd8ikJoin the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/join

Honda just proved it will not sit back and repeat the mistakes of 2015.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a very open and frank information drop, Honda Racing talked in detail about what went wrong with their power unit during Bahrain testing. The cause? The battery system got shook to bits. What exactly caused it? They're not sure...except it wasn't to do with their engine but something else to do with the car?Either way, Aston Martin may have some part in this but instead of playing the blame game, Honda is wishing to work together to solve the issue that could make 2026 a VERY long year...and prevent a lazy meme tidalwave!#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda Honda REFUSES to be Aston Martin's scapegoathttps://youtu.be/avkZYwWYNc0Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will there be any major changes for 2027 in F1? I don't think so.In terms of the grid for next season, it has the potential to be absolutely bonkers. Many drivers are up for a new deal or a need to find a new home in Formula 1...but if the pecking order maintains itself, based on testing, the overhaul of the Formula 1 driver lineup could be delayed for 2028. Should the top 4 pairings either be locked in already or satisfied, it may leave little room for movement throughout the remaining lineups. F1 2027 Grid Predictions: My Driver & Team Pickshttps://youtu.be/lrE1F_xwTek

Audi have turned heads...by just getting on with the job.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter starting off before anyone else...and then having a very sobering shakedown in Barcelona, Mattia Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley have discovered their path toward F1 competence has been a lot more productive than expected. There is plenty of talk that they could easily figure within the midfield...or even become a dark horse of it! Far improved from the days of Sauber...and even ahead of Williams. Could Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have themselves a tidy car or (as the Race put it) a "sneaky-good car"?#f1 #audi #audif1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mattiabinotto #nicohulkenberg #gabrielbortoleto #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1updates #f1drivers #f1drama #f1testing Audi Suddenly Look Like a Real Midfield Threathttps://youtu.be/YA4yWoN_hs4Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of F1's most outspoken drivers had a chat. Here's why you should care.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCarlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso got together during the Formula 1 testing arc and found out they shared similar challenges within their respective teams. They saw eye to eye in a way which Williams and Aston Martin are not in the place they expected to be for 2026, a year which saw massive potential for both operations.For now, Carlos calls for calm and for patience...but it's conditional. James Vowles and Williams must prove they can come back from a compromised position after missing the Barcelona shakedown...and for Aston Martin, they need to make good on the findings themselves, Adrian Newey and Honda HAVE gleaned from their limited test program. An indirect warning?#f1 #carlossainz #fernandoalonso #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #jamesvowles #williamsracing #williamsf1 #astonmartin #astonmartinf1 #alonso #sainz #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1testing #f1drivers #f1gossip #f1drama The Sainz-Alonso Conversationhttps://youtu.be/_xorliaoBQMGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max causes chaos amidst F1's rulemakers...time for George to add his own!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs Max Verstappen mulls over his future in Formula 1, George Russell reminds the world that the Dutchman is a problematic driver; claiming he and his father Jos are 'manipulative' and at the heart of Red Bull's sacking of their former boss Christian Horner...only for Horner to say the complete opposite. Why did George do this?Maybe it's all about making Max an untouchable. Not worth Toto Wolff's time amidst plenty of political turmoil with engines, the FIA changing the rules after 2026 first impressions went down like a lead balloon...as well as a surging Kimi Antonelli. #f1 #maxverstappen #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #formula1 #formulaone #totowolff #redbullracing #christianhorner #mercedesf1 #f1news #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f12026 #f1updates #f1drama #f1racing The Verstappen-Russell Drama Is Back (At the Worst Time)https://youtu.be/O6K5UhhwEMcGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could this be HIS year? Let's predict the F1 2026 pecking orders for definite.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter all the weeks of testing, we're so close to the 2026 Formula 1 season getting going...all in the midst of potential technical upheavals. With that in mind, I look at all 11 teams and 22 drivers and try my best to rank them accordingly. Could Lando Norris defend his championship? Or Max take it back? Or even Charles Leclerc reaching his first amidst Ferrari's apparent calm amidst the sport's stormy seas?Let's rank!My 2026 F1 Championship Predictions (P22-P1)https://youtu.be/Ky6er494srI#f1 #f12026 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #landonorris #charlesleclerc #maxverstappen #lewishamilton #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1drama #f1predictions #predictions #formula1podcast Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin's situation is absolute chaos...by design?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter years of hype, the reality of becoming a works team for the first time in Team Silverstone's existence has hit like a freight train...with a team principal who wants nothing other than perfection. It was an odd choice but despite all the negative headlines in the last few weeks, there is hope within the AMR26...and it might be that Fernando Alonso hasn't given up yet.Right now? It's this F1 team's mission for the year: to keep Alonso for at least one more year. Because Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen? Forget them!#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama Alonso Might Be the Only Thing Holding Aston Together https://youtu.be/zmcuKSJY_REGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if it couldn't get any worse for Mercedes and its customers...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter finding some respite from the ongoing engine compression controversies, Mercedes are now facing a race against time anew. Theirs and their customer's fuel suppliers Petronas have yet to gain approval to use their 2026 fuel for their F1 cars. Eight drivers and four teams could be affected if the grant isn't approved by Australia.Whilst this is something that can be sorted out in time, it's yet another hurdle to jump over...especially considering Shell, BP and ExxonMobil have already gotten their certificates in place. #f1 #totowolff #mercedesf1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mercedesamg #georgerussell #f1news #f1teams #f1drivers #f1latest #f1news #f1updates #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think I've got a clue as to where the teams are right now before final testing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLap times don't matter...but tyre choices and lap counts kinda do. I want to look at what each F1 team has chosen for the final three days and deduce where they are at, now the baseline Formula 1 platforms are somewhat laid down. So far, Ferrari look like the most settled team whilst Red Bull keep on trucking and Mercedes? They're wobbling a little bit...or are they sandbagging?Whilst this isn't a concrete prediction, it's the start of many months of wondering who's won the Formula 1 2026 preparation cycle?#f1 #formula1 #f1testing #formulaone #f12026 #f1teams #f1drivers #charlesleclerc #maxverstappen #georgerussell #f1drama #f1news #f1updates #f1predictions Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.