LawVS - The F1 Ladder Man

Mercedes' Bradley Lord tried to retire the Max Verstappen story...but Max himself said did that already.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAt the same time as the N24, Toto Wolff's deputy Bradley Lord went on a German channel and tried to retire the Max Verstappen story (arguably Toto's successor-in-training). He said Max's anger about the 2026 regulations is fading because Red Bull's getting better. Problem is that, Max himself said the opposite back around Miami... that doesn't happen by accident. So why did the comms guy do it now? And what's actually being closed here? Let's talk about that. I think Mercedes want the Max story BURIED.#f1 #formula1 #f12026 #maxverstappen #bradleylord #mercedes #totowolff #redbull #canadiangp #kimiantonelli #formulaone #f1news #f1politics #f1drama #f1gossipGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Mercedes Just Walked Away From Max Verstappenhttps://youtu.be/n8JxDGtPZdY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

352,000 people watched Max Verstappen's team lead for 20 hours straight.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWhen Max tested out the Nurburgring, F1 thought it was cute and mliked it. Now? They said nothing across the whole weekend and then pivoted into "why F1 is great" IMMEDIATELY after the 24 hours. What does that silence actually mean? What can Formula 1 DO after this monumental racing event?#f1 #maxverstappen #nurburgring #formula1 #formulaone #N24 #mercedes #kimiantonelli #GT3 #FIA #landonorris #georgerussell #totowolff #f1news #f1latest #enduranceracing #f1updates #f1drivers #f1gossip #f1drama Max Verstappen Just Embarrassed F1 At The Ringhttps://youtu.be/0-vmCxugK6s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes have won every race of 2026...Russell didn't win three of them.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIt's the Canadian Grand Prix weekend and it's time for some predictions, folks! Mercedes are bringing their biggest upgrade of their year to the track George Russell won at last season. It's also the final race weekend before the FIA's compression ratio rule change kicks in. Sounds like Mercedes' rivals finally getting their win... look at the calendar.Who's also brought upgrades and how is the weather going to affect the race? Let's do this!#f1 #canadiangp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #canadiangrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #mclaren #oscarpiastri #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #mclarenf1 #mclaren #landonorris 00:00 The News07:44 The Upgrades10:33 The Track Preview14:31 Top 5 PredictionsThe 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONSThe Predictions for the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prixhttps://youtu.be/DR6JMUAa3pk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone reported the wrong story about Ocon's Haas seat. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBrazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli's comments about Esteban Ocon were mistranslated across every F1 outlet recently. The real paddock conversation was about Rafael Câmara, Ferrari's F1 Academy driver and F2 title contender. But you know what? I'm glad it got sorted out. Ferrari and Toyota both want something from that second Haas seat in 2027...and Ayao Komatsu isn't publicly defending his driver. Unless Ocon can get a podium in Formula 1's 2026 season it might be the end of his time in the sport. #f1 #formula1 #estebanocon #haasf1 #oliverbearman #ferrari #toyota #f12026 #f12027 #formulaone #f1news #lawvs #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1drama #f1gossip #f1newstoday Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff The Ocon Rumour Was Wrong (It's Worse)https://youtu.be/ua4-MQEosAE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA has opened a live investigation into F1 team ownership...and it's not aimed at Red Bull.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA MEGA millions stake in Alpine F1 is up for sale and three serious buyers are circling: Mercedes, Christian Horner and a financial investor nobody's talking about. However, the FIA president Ben Sulayem just opened a formal investigation into multi-team ownership...the same week he publicly backed Horner's return and said his absence felt like a "vacation". As that happens, McLaren's Zak Brown has now written a formal letter to the FIA demanding new ownership rules, which could block Mercedes' bid entirely...and the fact it wasn't a Red Bull dig surprises me greatly...Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe FIA Just Made The Alpine Bidding War Interestinghttps://youtu.be/aZDLvvpO2Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You think the FIA bailed out Honda...it was Newey, really.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYesterday afternoon the FIA clearly detailed how the new ADUO mechanism actually works. Honda's in line for up to $19 million in development relief after Canada...but then I realised what Honda's own F1 project leads had been saying for months now. A careful message about who actually built the problem the FIA's now paying to fix. Honda is blaming Newey for this mess...in a corporate way.However, the request that started this whole mess might be redeemed should the 2027 changes start to fix Formula 1. Honda may be a in good place come next year...and it won't be mainly down to the design genius who asked too much.#f1 #astonmartinf1 #adriannewey #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #astonmartin #formula12026 #f1news #fiaf1 #fia #f1newstoday #f1updates #f1latest #f1cars #f1car #f1drivers #f1driver #f1teams #f1gossip #f1drama #amr26 Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff FIA Bails Out Adrian Newey's Mistakehttps://youtu.be/IUdXC4dgAnI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion saved Enstone once...now it's about to save it again.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Gucci-Alpine rumour sounds ridiculous at first...but it's too perfect given Enstone's F1 history since the Toleman days. BWT's era is ending...and Gucci's parent company hired the man who built Alpine's F1 identity. Alpine lost its works engine and needs a new story fast. Flavio Briatore, who ran Benetton's clothing operation before he ever ran an F1 team, is about repeat the past with this Formula One team.But a snazzy sponsor is one thing...being fast is another. Is this a warning sign for Formula 1?#f1 #alpinef1team #gucci #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #alpinef1 #pierregasly #francocolapinto #f1team #f1teams #f1drivers #f1driver #f1cars #f1car #formula12026 #f1gossip #f1rumors #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff The Gucci Deal Is A Warning For F1https://youtu.be/dQRajL92Rds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen No Longer Needs F1 The Way He Used ToClimb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWith the Nurburgring announcing its 24 hours event this weekend is sold out for the first time in its history, this is the clearest sign yet that Formula 1 needs Max Verstappen more than he needs IT. Even though the sport is changing itself rapidly and his work has yielded changes back towards a more combustion-led formula one, it could be better in his eyes. Whilst Red Bull recover from their shaky start to 2026, the question of what Max does remains a huge one. He may WANT to stay in the sport...but does he NEED to? #f1 #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #24hnurburgring #nürburgring #nurburgring #f1news #f1latest #redbullracing #f1drama #f1gossip #f1drivers #f1driver #verstappen Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Does Max Verstappen ACTUALLY Need F1?https://youtu.be/5jua0XEjDQU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Mercedes been moved on from Russell? Already?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIt's safe to say that the F1 team of Toto Wolff probably didn't see the rapid development of Kimi Antonelli play out in 2026. Not four races in with three wins and poles. On the bounce. What effect has that had on George Russell's own campaign? A case of bad luck or lost momentum? Or simply down to a matter of pace and skill...or a sign that Formula 1's "dinosaur" has made his mind up regarding the future of his Formula One operations, going into 2030...and it might not include Russell. Or Verstappen.#f1 #kimiantonelli #formula1 #georgerussell #totowolff #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #miamigp #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drivers #f1driver #f1gossip #f1drama Has Toto Wolff Already Moved On From George Russell?https://youtu.be/NPcTfMMiHBU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formula 1 ABANDONS the 50/50 split...after just four months of use.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsF1 sold 2026 as the future, but just four races later, that's over. The FIA is already pulling the engine split back toward combustion for 2027. How did the 50/50 dream crack so fast?Not only that but Formula One's CEO Domenicali and his defence missed badly and aged poorly. There's also a lot of hope for Honda out of all the events of yesterday...and if the sport still wants to be green, sustainable fuel may now be F1's escape road instead of electricity.#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f12027 #fia #fiaf1 #f1regulations #f1rules #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama F1 ABANDONS 50/50 dream in just four raceshttps://youtu.be/n1PeuklHL8I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The curse at Red Bull remains...even whilst Christian or Helmut did not.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMiami looked like Red Bull's first proper step forward in F1 2026. Max Verstappen finally had a car he could trust...but Isack Hadjar had the kind of weekend that makes every Red Bull second driver quivver with fear...and narratives spread.To me? It seems like the Red Bull curse might not have revolved around Horner, Marko or simple impatience. It might nside the car's technical team. One that keeps dragging Red Bull back toward Verstappen's exact preferences time and time again. Did Red Bull fix the RB22...or only fix Max's RB22?#f1 #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #gp #formulaone #f12026 #redbullracing #isackhadjar #christianhorner #helmutmarko #liamlawson #hadjar #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drama #f1gossip The Red Bull Curse Has A New Suspecthttps://youtu.be/K5EEkk7eIJE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1's future may once again be in its own hands, not engine makers.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIt's clear the 2026 regulations for Formula 1 are not perfect. In fact, they've already been proved a failure of sorts. How did this happen? Well, the engine makers looked at what the road market was doing and thought they knew the future. They didn't.Now, the FIA and its president is making it clear that come 2031, a much simpler Formula One will return. 2030, if enough makers back him. If they don't? Well, there's the door. #f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #fia #fiaf1 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #f1cars #f1car #f1teams #f1team #f1engine #f1engineering V8 Engines ARE Coming Back To F1https://youtu.be/j9qg1XaLvE8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uh oh! F1 became too dependent on Gulf money...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWith 2026's F1 calendar needing some adjusting and the possible situation where Qatar and Abu Dhabi are also cancelled due to global events...yet Formula 1 doesn't seem to be panicking. Its CEO stating that the sport has a plan. With Istanbul and Portimao back on the calendar next year, might those inclusions and others hint at a possible SHADOW CALENDAR that Formula One has made? A list of tracks ready to go at a moment's notice...and maybe a sign that the sport's reliance on Middle Eastern money is beginning to reduce? Hey, we might get Sepang back!#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1circuits #f1circuit #f1tracks #f1track #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1car #f1cars #f1gossip #f1drama F1's $200,000,000 Calendar Problem https://youtu.be/5_IQOxJ0nl4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 Miami GP felt like a normal weekend. Why are we celebrating that?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsCuriously enough, this year's Formula One Grand Prix was quite a good one at the Miami Autodrome. There were overtakes, action and the rain never came. We had several drivers up for pole and the win and the best thing? Very little talk about the terms that had been annoying many Formula 1 fans over 2026. Things like deployment, harvesting, superclipping. No major dramas regarding the restriction of information from FOM.It felt...normal. Kinda. If we could get more races like this, might 2026 prove to be tolerable enough for most fans? As long as there's a compelling battle for the title?#f1 #kimiantonelli #formula1 #formulaone #formula12026 #f12026 #miamigp #miamigrandprix #f1opinions #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff F1 Felt Normal Again and That's Weird.https://youtu.be/EXquG1pDbUA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi broke records, Hadjar had a horror and Max was back...albeit dramatically!Join the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/joinThe 2026 Formula 1 Miami GP was a race to remember...in that it was worth remembering. For a track not held in high regard, this was the place where Formula One test its new patches to the regulations...and they produced a good race. Four teams were in contention for pole and there was a lot of chatter about the racing rather than the artifical nature of them, which can only be good. Not to mention that Williams secured vital points and Franco Colapinto gave his team Alpine his best ever race result after Charles Leclerc had one of the worst laps of his F1 career.Who else won, lost or was just plain meh?

Lance Stroll just said what F1 management wanted buried.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYesterday, the drivers spoke up for the first time in this magnitude on the new tweaks and rules Formula 1 and the FIA have cooked up for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and beyond. However, the mood isn't rosy. Yes, Max Verstappen has had his say as well as others...but Lance Stroll proved to be the hardest hitting Formula One driver of all! Why now, Lance?Well, it could be many reasons, such as Honda frustrated with a lack of engine upgrades coming their way yet. It also revealed something else. Lance Stroll is unstoppable, politically speaking.#f1 #lancestroll #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #stroll #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #f1updates #f1update #f1latest #f1drama #f1gossip #f1driver #f1drivers #f1cars #f1car The Driver F1 Could Never Really Silencehttps://youtu.be/4tWdWMD-a2A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Williams are improving...but not fast enough to be comfortable.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsDorilton Capital, the owners of the Williams F1 team, have been a very patient lot. Willing to wait years for the Formula 1 team to come good and to hire James Vowles to do the job. What's become clear is that as long as the 2026 FW48 was a good car, then all would be well...but so far, it's not. Did Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon commit to this team for a ninth placed Formula One car? I don't think so.There is a plan though. By Monza, the car should be down to the weight limit and Miami will see the start of that trend down...but what might become clear is that the cost cap that saved the team might now be hindering their progress. Their limit? Reached. For now.#f1 #carlossainz #formula1 #formulaone #williamsf1 #williamsracing #alexalbon #jamesvowles #f12026 #fw48 #f1teams #f1team #f1car #f1cars #f1drivers #f1driver #f1latest #f1news #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip #f1discussion Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Williams' great 2026 bet is now a traphttps://youtu.be/MdiPgL2yWRs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all talk about Max leaving Red Bull...but what if he just...doesn't?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsNobody outside Max Verstappen's inner circle knows the answer, but it's worth trying to figure out. Martin Brundle of Sky Sports F1 reckons that should the Formula 1 champion leave Red Bull (or even the whole thing) it would be hard to find a route back into Formula One at this time. Could sportscars be a safe haven? Maybe, maybe not.So let's try to answer the question of where would Max actually go?#f1 #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #gp #formulaone #f12026 #redbullracing #mclarenf1 #mclarenracing #zakbrown #totowolff #oscarpiastri #landonorris #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drama #f1gossip If Red Bull can't fix it, where does Max actually go?https://youtu.be/j5mNGkwLtIQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and what feels like a soft reset.There are plenty of changes to be had with these Formula 1 cars. The 2026 regulations may not have been upended, but there could be enough changes to at least reduce some of the major concerns F1 fans...as well as those who felt qualifying was getting a little "silly". Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto revelled in the home crowd showing off a classic Enstone Alpine-coloured Lotus and the Miami circuit heralds a sprint weekend for the second time this year. What could we expect this weekend?#f1 #miamigp #formula1 #usgp #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #miamigrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #oscarpiastri #landonorris #mclarenf1team #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #f1drama #f1rumors My 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONSMy Predictions for the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prixhttps://youtu.be/elSG_J5-lKY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tide is turning in F1 already. 2027 looks different.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsJust days before Formula 1 kicks off again in Miami, there is greater talk of major changes coming for 2027...and McLaren is calling them out against their own supplier! Meanwhile, the commercial arm of Formula One claims there are no problems...yet even the FIA suggests the changes for the Miami Grand Prix won't see major changes to the formula and the racing.I think that's a problem, folks. What does this all mean for Mercedes. They and FOM are rapidly losing the argument for the 50/50 2026. Even Audi didn't want it!F1 2026 is already being walked backhttps://youtu.be/Ug8B7v_zTY4#f1 #georgerussell #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1teams #f1regulations #f1team #f1car #f1cars #f1drama #f1racing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The F1 CEO just put his OTHER foot in it. On camera.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsJust hours after the FIA and other parties met to fix the F1 regulations for 2026, its CEO Stefano Domenicali came out and said there was nothing to fix. No problems here.And in terms of lessons learned, only two. That the manufacturers had too much influence on the Formula 1 engines (V8 turbos inbound, folks) and that the drivers talked too much. Oh. With the media giving them too much attention. Ah.This wasn't a very smart move, mate.#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #f12026 #f1regulations #f1rules #f1teams #f1team #fia #fiaf1 F1's CEO wants the drivers to shut uphttps://youtu.be/poBzMS7xQVsGet 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.

Fernando Alonso stopped defending his team weeks ago! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA quote from the F1 driver during the Chinese Grand Prix has resurfaced from Fernando Alonso...and it completely adds new complexity to the story between Aston Martin and Honda. The Spanish Formula 1 driver recalls how back in 2015, when Honda were also in trouble, many looked to his comments more than everyone else...even though his teammates were saying the exact same thing.That alone tells you that he is not prepared to tow the line his team is towing...he is going off script and will not become the voice of Aston's Formula One struggles with Honda! And Honda themselves? It gives more understanding about their situation...and how they've been telling the truth the whole time!#f1 #fernandoalonso #formula1 #astonmartin #astonmartinf1 #adriannewey #formulaone #f12026 #fiaregulations #f1regulations #f1news #f1latest #japanesegp #f1updates #f1teams #f1cars #f1drivers #f1drama #honda #hondaf1 Alonso stopped defending Aston WEEKS agohttps://youtu.be/CMTHBJQmVrI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seems like being a world champ has less impact these days.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAnother day, another Guardian journalist involved with an F1 driver. This time around, Lando Norris was asked about his thoughts on the F1 2026 regulations and he was prevented from doing so by his own managers. Why? In a twist, that encounter was published along with the original article about Norris winning a prestigious award, the Laureus. On a joyful day, Lando's mood surely was ruined. It also adds a brief glimpse into the world of Formula One drivers and how much control there is over them in 2026. So many layers, so much yapping to do!#f1 #landonorris #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1regulations #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #mclarenf1team #mclaren #mclarenf1 #norris #f1cars #f1car #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1gossip #f1drama The F1 world champion SHUT DOWN by his own staff!https://youtu.be/USEL8LwbzVE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well! A rarity. All parties AGREED on changes to F1 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a very unexpected twist, every party involved agreed to "refinements" to the Formula 1 2026 regulations in a vote managed by the FIA. Even Toto Wolff and Mercedes agreed to changes which do affect energy management quite a bit more than the team hoped for. Why? Because there might be a bigger encounter to prepare for in due course. The ADUO.At the same time, this successful ruling and the changes planned in time for Miami and beyond do prove something to a tune that will please Max Verstappen. They are a start, but will they be enough to appease the Formula One driver and fans irate with the rules? We shall see, but hey! At least the drivers were heard this time. #f1 #totowolff #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1regulations #fiaf1 #fia #formula12026 #f1news #f1latest #f1rules #f1updates #f1drivers #f1driver #f1teams #f1team #f1car #f1cars #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffF1 just ganged up on Mercedes and nobody said ithttps://youtu.be/nSH4VB7O3es Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.