LawVS - The F1 Ladder Man

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

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

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

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

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

Everyone's denied part the Max-to-McLaren story...but nobody's gone all the way.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Max Verstappen-to-McLaren rumour has produced plenty of debate as well as denials. The likes of Zak Brown, Mark Webber, Raymond Vermeulen and Max himself have had a go...but the problem here is that what they say has nothing in common!Nothing we've seen so far is final. Not like Oscar Piastri's infamous Alpine tweet. Right now, so it would seem, it's best for all parties to be flexible, not certain. Because what does certainty get you right now, THIS early into silly season? And oh yes, it's not as fun!Because in Formula 1, the denial is only half the story. The part they leave untouched can matter just as much.Every Verstappen Denial Answers the Wrong Questionhttps://youtu.be/cAubuJlZW18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes have the speed...but Ferrari are making every mistake hurt.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes have taken every Grand Prix pole...yet Ferrari have won two of the last three race...and exposed how fragile the W17. Italy's response to German speed? Turn efficiency into a weapon! The title fight now taking shape may surround against Ferrari still not being the fastest team but certainly the more reliable. Mercedes have had one mistake after another...and it might mean their nearest rivals may be the team giving everyone the best reason to believe. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc winning races is a huge deal...and Belgium could yield another surprise!Ferrari Made Mercedes' Speed Too Expensivehttps://youtu.be/szvD2CBkPnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull, but F1 never really treated him like he was gone.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA year after his exit, Horner returned to Silverstone and was welcomed with open arms...and the media's utmost attention!Whilst the rumours regarding Aston Martin, Alpine and even China's BYD follow the former Red Bull team boss...it does beg the question. What does it take for Formula 1 to deem someone as a persona non grata? And oh yes! He and Max Verstappen are cool.#f1 #formula1 #christianhorner #redbullracing #maxverstappen #fianews #f1news #astonmartinf1 #alpinef1 #silverstone #f1latest #f1updates #britishgp #f1drama #f1gossip #redbull #horner #astonmartin #alpinef1team The FIA President Knows Where Christian Horner's Goinghttps://youtu.be/QX3GukMDxPw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Bull crashed...yet Ferrari's involved. The FIA now has the one word nobody can vote down.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMax Verstappen's rear wing failures in Austria and Silverstone looked like simply a Red Bull problem....but then Ferrari got dragged into the room as well. Why? Safety, that's why. The same governing body that cleared these Macarena wings before they raced is now asking whether the concept is too risky...and it might mean Ferrari gets knobbled for it...and the teams have no say in this. Verstappen Just Unlocked The FIA Safety Cardhttps://youtu.be/iakxXA3Knls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson's having a great year...but Arvid Lindblad's getting the promotion talk.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLiam Lawson leads Arvid Lindblad in qualifying, races and points... so why do the seat rumours keep finding HIM? Helmut Marko admitted the verdict on Lawson was built on a mistake, then left the building a week after signing off his final junior. Nobody at Red Bull will say who judges these drivers now...and even then, what DOES Red Bull want these days in terms of a replacement for Max Verstappen?? Nikola Tsolov's kicking the door down in F2 too. Yikes.Red Bull's Rookie Fight Is Getting Uglyhttps://youtu.be/T0WBrWnmf5c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen's route to Mercedes is a no-go...the only seat left might be Oscar Piastri's...and he could jump before he's pushed.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsVerstappen's rear wing failed for the second race running at Silverstone, him calling his own car dangerous. It seems like relations between he and Red Bull are at all-time low. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri sits sixth in the championship and one journalist reports his McLaren contract carries a release clause that reads the summer break standings. Piastri's clause may fire in August with Verstappen's in October...McLaren could be caught in the middle of that gap...but if they pull it off, a potential marketing boon awaits them. Verstappen Hits All-Time Low At Red Bullhttps://youtu.be/ABrsK7WDEGY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimi Antonelli had the fastest car...but a cake tin ruined his race.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSilverstone gave us the strangest race of 2026...thanks to a software error. Leclerc ended a 37-race drought and handed Ferrari their 250th win whilst Verstappen's rear wing failed at speed for the second race running!Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli watched a 65-point championship lead shrink to 25 because of a part most fans have never heard of. Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around the British Grand Prix? #f1 #britishgp #formulaone #f12026 #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #silverstone #formula1 #kimiantonelli #charlesleclerc #maxverstappen #f12026The 2026 F1 British GP Winners & Losershttps://youtu.be/9PlM3rrr1VQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes are leading handily...so why is Toto Wolff complaining about Ferrari?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAnother F1 political war has begun! Wolff called Ferrari's spending "limitless" and it wasn't a compliment. Ferrari have declared 32 upgrades this year. Mercedes? 17. Then a team boss with two points fired back the other way. The cost cap was meant to level the sport...but all it's done now, along with the ADUO, is now call every single upgrade into question!#f1 #formula1 #totowolff #ferrari #mercedes #britishgp #silverstone #f1news #fia #f12026 Wolff Opens Fire On Ferrari. Again.https://youtu.be/7mlkSR14EQw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audi's race pace in Austria was quicker than the cars that finished ahead of them.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBut only 2 points and 9th in the constructors? Yikes...but there's one number from Friday practice in Austria AND Barcelona that shouldn't exist. On long-run pace, Hulkenberg's Audi was closer to the winner than the Racing Bulls who actually scored. So either that number was a Friday illusion or Audi have built one of the strangest cars of this regulation cycle...a fast car that's fast in the wrong places. #f1 #formula1 #audi #audif1 #britishgp #silverstone #f12026 #hulkenberg #bortoleto #binotto #f1analysis #formulaoneAudi Are Hiding A Monster In A Nightmare Seasonhttps://youtu.be/LNnKPF-w2Ns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Verstappen sat in the Silverstone simulator and started laughing. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThree races before the summer break...and the first one happens to be the track that tests battery efficiency harder than almost anywhere else on the calendar. Red Bull's Austrian upgrade looked handy, but Silverstone doesn't have the big braking zones that aided Verstappen's lesser battery to Mercedes' superior article. This weekend could make Suzuka look adorable by comparison. Will Ferrari's upgrades be able to do something to aid their speed trap deficiencies against Mercedes and bring Lewis Hamilton toward a 10th victory around the circuit?Here's my preview and predictions for the British Grand Prix.#f1 #britishgp #silverstone #formula1 #verstappen #antonelli #hamilton #russell #norris #mclaren #mercedes #ferrari #redbull #f12026 #racepredictionsWhy Verstappen Started LAUGHING, Here's my British Top 5https://youtu.be/xcrv0Nx736M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone's asking if Max Verstappen is going to McLaren...I'd rather ask why!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Daily Mail broke a story claiming Verstappen held secret talks with McLaren about a move as early as 2027...but his manager didn't leave it at a flat no.He said Red Bull needs "a car capable of winning." And Brown instead chose to talk about banana peels rather than closed doors.Also, 3 key pillars of the operation that won 21 out of 22 races in 2023 are headed or are already at McLaren's base in Woking...which to me suggests the battle for third in the 2026 F1 season will have real consequences for Verstappen's future. What Max Verstappen's McLaren Meeting Was REALLY Abouthttps://youtu.be/aZUmZZ2R-gM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cadillacs were on fire...as Leclerc blazed from 2nd to 8th...whilst the championship fight got all the more complex.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs the heat of Austria laid itself down on the grid, Lewis Hamilton led the Scuderia charge and salvaged 5th but admitted he had no idea why they were so slow despite their engine upgrade. Meanwhile, George Russell won from a controversial pole that half the paddock still isn't happy about but it does mean he's closer to Kimi Antonelli...who had a messy recovery back to 3rd. And then there's Max Verstappen, who climbed from 5th to 2nd and very nearly took a win nobody, including himself, expected. Red Bull are closing the gap...but will it be enough for the team to keep him past 2026?Who else won, lost or was just plain meh?The 2026 F1 Austrian Winners & Losershttps://youtu.be/uajpf9Zr-Ss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell's 2027 is secure...but what it cost him is the story nobody's noticing.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGeorge Russell confirmed at the Red Bull Ring that he's driving for Mercedes in 2027...yet he's fifty points behind Antonelli. The performance was supposed to speak for itself. Hmm. On top of that, team orders have been confirmed for the team after Russell told the world back in October that his seat was in his own hands. What does this renewal mean for the Verstappen saga...was it even a thing? Or was it all a plan for Toto and his team to get the best deal possible for their potentially number two driver going forward.#f1 #georgerussell #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mercedesf1 #redbullracing #mercedes #kimiantonelli #antonelli #russell #verstappen #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1teams #f1drivers #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffGeorge Russell Got Exactly What He Asked Forhttps://youtu.be/djbWgrGy030 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audi got their ADUO upgrade in BEFORE Ferrari...and nobody noticed for ten days. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWhile the paddock was busy arguing about whether F1's ADUO equalisation system is fair, Audi got on with the job and became the first manufacturer to use the engine catch-up scheme in anger. Ferrari needed two more weeks for theirs. How did that happen and will it help Audi? Well, Hulkenberg did get into Q3 for the first time and Paul Aron DID reach the top 6 in FP1. One thing we do know is that the 2026 regulations are being made good use of by the new team and its former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. This man is flexing his engineering chops!#f1 #formula1 #audi #audif1 #binotto #aduo #ferrari #redbull #mercedes #f12026 #austriangp #f1news #lawvsFerrari Just LOST F1's Engine Race to Audihttps://youtu.be/sWryoraJgEc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes' battery is looking fragile...and now Ferrari's turned up the heat!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter seven rounds, Antonelli leads the championship but the W17 keeps stopping. They know what's causing it...but there's no timeline for a fix. This weekend's forecast? An orange heat warning. Great.Meanwhile, Ferrari's first engine upgrade reportedly lands in Austria, giving Hamilton even more power on top of the aero step that won him Barcelona by twenty seconds. Now, Wolff's now discussing how to manage Russell and Antonelli racing each other. Who will make this race's top 5 for me? Here they are!Mercedes' WORST Nightmare Is Here, Here's My Austria Top 5https://youtu.be/Ac9Fa9Qj7TM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Lawson reveals why Red Bull dropped him after two races. His version doesn't match theirs.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsDemoting Lawson from Verstappen's teammate to Tsunoda's seat warmer made sense at the time and I bought it. But this week Lawson described a setup experiment the team collectively agreed to on a Saturday night in Shangha which destroyed his race. But even with that info, his career there was over anyway! It unfairly became part of the evidence used against him. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar had an equally bad weekend at Miami...and he's still in the car. Perhaps what we can learn from this is that the Red Bull second seat curse isn't really a curse...but a tool. One which is now more important than ever given Max Verstappen isn't committing either way to 2027. Red Bull Let Us Blame Liam Lawsonhttps://youtu.be/sTxY5_-r4eE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now MCLAREN auditioned drivers for Esteban Ocon's seat at Haas. Three giants after one tiny seat. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLast week, McLaren's Leo Fornaroli drove a Haas at Jerez. The same week, Rafael Camara drove a Ferrari at Barcelona. With the idea of capturing the same seat!With Andrea Stella doing everything he can to get his reserve into F1 next year, this is a surprising twist for the place alongside Bearman for 2027. To top it all off, Toyota want a Japanese driver in the car they title-sponsor. Ocon called the speculation "almost like bullying."...and ultimately his team responded by inviting strangers to try his car. And what of Jack Doohan?#f1 #estebanocon #formula1 #haasf1 #yukitsunoda #formulaone #f12026 #scuderiaferrari #mclarenf1 #ocon #fornaroli #mclaren #f12027 #sillyseason #drivermarket #f1rumours #f1gossip #f1drama Haas Just Made Ocon's Worst Fear Visiblehttps://youtu.be/dwMuLTQMqNU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Bull's rejected billionaires...but they're about to hand VCARB to Max Verstappen. Something's broken for this idea to even make sense.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsJoe Saward reported recently that "creative stories" werere circulating about Red Bull offering Max Verstappen a controlling stake in Racing Bulls/VCARB. HUH?! Now while Saward himself flags it as unlikely, the idea only exists when Red Bull Racing are facing two critical moments in its existence.First, Verstappen won't commit to the cause after 2026 (yet) and Zak Brown pushing Red Bull toward separating from their second team. That tells you everything about where Red Bull is right now. Could Max be gifted the chance to build an empire with the team? But what about the empire he's already got and is only building MORE of? Tense times.#f1 #maxverstappen #redbull #racingbulls #verstappen #formula1 #f1news #redbullracing #lawvs #vcarb #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #f1drama #f1gossip #f1rumors Max Verstappen Doesn't NEED Red Bull Anymorehttps://youtu.be/bt7ZUa3Gauk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gasly got his podium back...but why are Mercedes filing a case they expect to lose?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Monaco GP penalty mess should have ended when Pierre Gasly got his podium back. Instead, it's opened a much bigger problem. Russell, Hamilton, Piastri and Colapinto all served penalties too, but the FIA only redeemed Gasly. Why? There was no clear rule to redeem others. Now Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull are fighting through different legal routes for the same precedent...to be there when the rule gets changed and have a say. Or else if this happens again, why bother serving the penalty if you can argue it later? What a mess.Gasly's Appeal Isn't Really About Gasly Anymorehttps://youtu.be/QZkc8ApcAwA#f1 #formula1 #monacogp #pierregasly #mercedesf1 #georgerussell #oscarpiastri #mclarenf1 #redbullracing #fia #f1news #f1analysis #formulaone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fernando Alonso has one point. Aston Martin can't afford to lose him.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe Alonso-to-Alpine rumours look like silly season madness at first glance...but when Flavio Briatore starts appearing around Aston Martin in Barcelona, right when Aston are at their lowest, you have to ask who benefits from all this. And no, Franco Colapinto is NOT in danger. The Gucci reveal told me that.This story is all about about leverage, pressure and a team that needs Alonso far more than the championship table suggests. Without Fernando, what exactly are Aston building around? A protected Lance Stroll and a very expensive Adrian Newey project with no real barometer? Please. They lost out on Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Fernando is all they've got. #f1 #fernandoalonso #lancestroll #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #alpinef1 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #alpine #f1news #f1updates #f1latest #f1gossip #f1sillyseason #f1drama #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1cars Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffAlonso Has 1 Point. Aston Can't Let Him Leave!https://youtu.be/KJMqlwI0YUY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton won for Ferrari, but Barcelona may have told us something far bigger about Mercedes.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes still lead both championships, so no, I'm not saying they're done for. But Barcelona exposed three cracks they can't ignore. First, a car that keeps switching itself off. Then there's Toto Wolff questioning his own “let them race” philosophy and then, of course, the ADUO. The thing which gives Ferrari its ticket to leading the F1 field for the rest of 2026. No wonder Wolff has been so determined to limit the ADUO's potential. #f1 #totowolff #lewishamilton #formula1 #formulaone #barcelonagp #f12026 #scuderiaferrari #mercedesf1 #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #f1news #f1opinions #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #f1teams #f1team Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffToto Wolff Just Lost Control Of His Own Storyhttps://youtu.be/P9Qcr2NqMLU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton finally did it...and with style! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFerrari have won for the first time since Mexico 2024 in a race which redefined the F1 championship story for 2026. Hamilton's near 20 second victory over George Russell and the then beleaguered Kimi Antonelli showed that the Scuderia's upgrades had finally come good. As for McLaren and Red Bull, they were very much in their own battle for third. As for the Formula 1 Ferrari golden boy Charles Leclerc, it was another race to forget.Who else won, lost or were just plain meh?Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe 2026 F1 Barcelona Winners & Losershttps://youtu.be/_kWbw7xCAJY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 got the Monaco penalties wrong...and it's HUGE consequences.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe FIA checked its own equipment after Monaco and found no abnormalities. Then three days later FOM's evidence broke that audit and by Friday morning the stewards had rescinded Gasly's penalties. That still leaves George Russell with a five-second penalty that became a drive-through. Where did it all go wrong?? It reminding me of a Qatar 2024 echo George won't enjoy. When the referee's number is wrong in Formula 1, who actually pays for it? They don't!#f1 #georgerussell #pierregasly #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #monacogp #barcelonagp #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #fiaf1 #fia #f1team #f1teams Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff George Russell's Excuses Meet F1's Broken Rulerhttps://youtu.be/NvR1ETLP2So Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA says its 2027 engine fix won't touch the racing... so why are some Grands Prix about to get shorter?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYesterday the FIA announced agreement on the 2027 engine rules. There would be more combustion power and less battery. Lovely! But there's more that wasn't spoken about as much.For starters, Overtake Mode is unchanged and the package is understood to trim laps off the thirstiest races, just so some cars can reach the end. Sure, Max Verstappen got the direction he begged for but at what cost? And oh yes, there was still no unanimous agreement on this.#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #maxverstappen #fia #fiaf1 #f1news #f1updates #aduo #f1gossip #f1drama #f1cars #f1car #f1teams #f1team Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffF1 Fixed Its Engines By Making Races Shorterhttps://youtu.be/ZQ1o-E316A8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Antonelli dominating Monaco, can Ferrari's upgrade turn things around?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe FIA handled the engine verdicts to the teams on Monaco race day...and as I record this, the official numbers STILL haven't surfaced thanks to the backlash that ensued. So this week's predictions come with a political forecast attached. How does Red Bull handle things now?Alpine's Thursday scrap to win Gasly's podium back is also for consideration as well as my Monaco scorecard. Finally, who do I predict to win this weekend's Barcelona GP? Or is it the first Spanish GP? #f1 #spanishgp #barcelonagp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #spanishgrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #mclaren #charlesleclerc #redbull #f12026 #formula12026 #mclarenf1 #mclaren #landonorris #kimiantonelli #georgerussell Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Verstappen Misses My Podium AGAIN, Here's My Top 5https://youtu.be/83jVln8z08k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes got help from F1 while Red Bull's engine is frozen.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsF1's new ADUO engine rule was meant to stop one manufacturer running away with the 2026 season. Instead, the first ruling has handed Mercedes an upgrade after all! Meanwhile, Red Bull-Ford, judged the benchmark on the combustion side...gets nothing...and they're winning nothing also! So how does a team winning every race qualify for help? Is this scheme as fair as it would seem? Sure Ferrari and Audi and Honda will benefit, but so do the championship leaders!#f1 #mercedes #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #aduo #f1news #f1latest #totowolff #f1updates #f1engines #f1teams #f1team #f1car #f1cars #f1rumours #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff F1 Froze Red Bull's Engine, Not Mercedes!https://youtu.be/-0mMK9SAxfE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know what? For Monaco? That was not too bad!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn what was the best Monaco Grand Prix in a while, Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli upset expectations and pulled a fast one Ferrari...literally. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen had races to forget whilst Pierre Gasly was crushed by the FIA's chaotic pitlane speed trap! All in all, it was an F1 race around Monte Carlo which interested us more than expected. Who else won, lost or were just plain meh?Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe 2026 F1 Monaco Winners and Losershttps://youtu.be/65GNi_47HY8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audi and Williams both pointed at 2030 this week but only one of them sounded like they meant it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMattia Binotto's Audi has its own engine to work on and claims 2030 will be their year. Meanwhile, James Vowles is four years into the Williams rebuild, running the best power unit on the grid and pointing at the exact same year...but his read is not being received as favourably. Why is that though?Even Carlos Sainz admitted his faith got tested before he talked himself back round...and as for Alex Albon? How long will he wait until perhaps Audi, Aston or Alpine might win his heart?#f1 #carlossainz #formula1 #jamesvowles #alexalbon #f1news #f12026 #williamsf1 #williamsracing #f1latest #f1updates #audif1 #audi #mattiabinotto #f1gossip #f1drama #f1team #f1teams #f1drivers #f1driverWilliams Are Stalling And Calling It A Planhttps://youtu.be/YrJtdVwjOlY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In committing to Charles, Ferrari's solved NOTHING.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsScuderia Ferrari gave Leclerc his THIRD deal with them, keeping him with the F1 team possibly into the 2030s...or 2028. Nobody really knows. And I don't think Ferrari knows where it's at right now. It's gone long-term with their Formula 1 hero but there's Lewis Hamilton eschewing their own simulator and getting results too. What does this Formula One force do with their present situation?One thing is for sure, giving the man down on his luck right now a contract won't answer their immediate question...which driver do they back? Or does it even matter given their engine is weak. So many questions.#f1 #charlesleclerc #lewishamilton #formula1 #scuderiaferrari #ferrari #ferrarif1 #formulaone #f12026 #f1teams #f1team #f1cars #f1car #sf26 #f1news #f1latest #f1drivers #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Ferrari Settled Nothing By Re-Signing Leclerchttps://youtu.be/TZp7qmj6tWA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend was made for Ferrari, almost literally.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs the 2027 regulations fall over themselves, Ferrari's found itself in a situation where the conditions for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix in terms of the controversial F1 engines for this year COULD be to their advantage. Mercedes are nerfed for one night only and this could be a chance for either Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton might get one over their rivals before the ADUO comes to help them...or not.Let's discuss that as well as who could win this weekend's race and how I did last race in Montreal?F1 NERFS Monaco's Engines, Here's My Top 5https://youtu.be/Bfwk2Djt5Yw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm not calling a full-on intra-team drama yet...but the contract might hint toward it.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes re-signed both drivers last October and everyone read it the same way. Russell the senior man, Antonelli the project...but for only 2026...Now the reporting since suggests two very different deals in the same garage. Whilst the Verstappen door everyone watched looks shut, the leverage that door created is still sitting right there in the Mercedes paperwork. What does Toto do with a leash he no longer strictly needs?#f1 #mercedesf1 #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #totowolff #formula1 #f1news #verstappen #mercedesamgf1 #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip Toto Wolff Just Trapped His Own Driverhttps://youtu.be/3oGNGPIKX3U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New York court spent two years trying to work out who actually runs Williams.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe official story is simple, folks. Dorilton Capital bought the team in 2020 and saved it from dissolution. Its lead man Matthew Savage has been the public face...but then a court record started using very different words about that...and now there might have been MORE figures in charge. Now F1 has a test built to vet exactly this kind of situation...but did anyone ever actually use it here? I don't know. And if not, WHY NOT?The Williams Owner Nobody's Allowed To Namehttps://youtu.be/tlx2sb-1Ly8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA boss says he was unopposed...but now he wants to rule forever.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYou heard me, folks. Ben Sulayem wants to SCRAP the limit of the presidency he occupies...already! However, there are two more changes tabled too...ones which make opposing him that much harder to pull off...so why are the people with the most to lose, the drivers, the teams, F1 itself not shouting out loud about this? Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff #f1 #formula1 #fia #bensulayem #f1news #f1politics #motorsport #f12026 #fiapresident #termlimits #f1newstoday #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama #f12026 #fiaf1 FIA Boss Wants To DELETE The Rule That Removes Himhttps://youtu.be/f-mDeLQVOLM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really? Valtteri Bottas is getting axed from Cadillac after five races? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsValtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are yet to score...and yet only one of them is at risk of losing their seat...ALREADY. Colton Herta is the named replacement...but he's still short of the FIA superlicense points required to race in Formula 1. And if Herta doesn't get there, the answer may already be in the building...and Ferrari might want to get in on it with not only Zhou Guanyu...but also Rafael Camara.#f1 #valtteribottas #sergioperez #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #cadillac #cadillacf1 #f1news #f1latest #f1sillyseason #f1updates #f1drama #f1drivers #f1driver #f1newstoday #bottas #checoperez Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Bottas AXED From Cadillac After Five Races?? (Not Quite) https://youtu.be/DHEmaDJxnpI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren backed Lando Norris and got the trophy. Then Oscar Piastri said Red Bull interest is 'flattering.'Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren's 2025 settlement is now costing them as the team is not winning...at all. Norris said in Melbourne he'd retire from Formula 1 rather than leave McLaren. Then Piastri called Red Bull interest 'flattering' before Canada. And Zak Brown's 'contracts aside' answer to The Athletic does more work than anyone noticed...that perhaps the bill from last year isn't fulfilling the deal made with number 81. When you then consider the McLaren orange machine now spans F1, IndyCar, WEC GTs, an incoming Hypercar programme, F1 Academy and golf?! Yeah, things are I think suffering. McLaren is too thin.#f1 #oscarpiastri #landonorris #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mclarenf1 #mclaren #papayarules #zakbrown #f1teams #f1team #f1drivers #f1driver #f1cars #f1drama #f1gossip #f1news #f1latestGet 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/id1720160644McLaren Won By Backing The Wrong Driver https://youtu.be/w_B31c4ck_Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new McLaren-Red Bull war.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSo Red Bull's team principal, Laurent Mekies, sat next to Stella at the FIA press conference in Canada and repeated the Lambiase team principal claim. Again. Three weeks after he'd already said it in Miami. So much for peace between teams then...why did he do that? Well, this encounter tells me that how Mekies duels with McLaren and how Horner duelled with McLaren are two very different things. Andrea Stella and Zak Brown must prepare for a new strategy from their recent rivals. Because those biscuits of theirs? They're NEW!#f1 #redbullracing #mclarenf1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #canadiangp #canadagp #zakbrown #laurentmekies #andreastella #landonorris #mclarenf1team #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1gossip Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Red Bull Just SHATTERED McLaren's Playbookhttps://youtu.be/rQQ1PNJ01rM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the gods get involved with George Russell?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsGeorge Russell's chances of a world title took a major blow thanks to his F1 car's battery conking out on him whilst Kimi Antonelli secured a record-making fourth win in a row. Meanwhile, the old titans Hamilton and Verstappen duked it out for second in polished fashion whilst Franco Colapinto NAILED another points finish for Alpine...and as for McLaren? The less said about them the betterWho else won, lost or were just plain meh?Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffThe 2026 F1 Canada Winners and Losershttps://youtu.be/09XmwtGwmL4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Hamilton walked into Canada this week and said people are trying to retire him.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsEsteban Ocon's denial and Lewis Hamilton's pushback may be reactions to the same situation...and all the while, Oliver Bearman's patience is forcing Ferrari's hand. Why do I think this? Well, when you look back to Mattia Binotto's February 2020 statements about Sebastian Vettel and then dismissal three months later? It tells us about how Ferrari handles champions who don't deliver fast enough.Drivers don't write their own endings in this sport...Ferrari has entered succession mode while Hamilton is still speaking in dynasty mode. Two very different conversations...I hope Lewis can turn things around.#f1 #lewishamilton #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #oliverbearman #estebanocon #vettel #ferrarif1 #f12027 #f1news #f1latest #canadagp #canadiangp #f1updates #f1gossip #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Ocon's Real Fight Is At Maranellohttps://youtu.be/F6rVlGoZsHk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.