LawVS - The Ladder Man

Could Ferrari’s approach push Lewis Hamilton out after his clash with Charles Leclerc at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix?

Lewis wants clearer rules of engagement while Fred Vasseur says Ferrari’s principles are clear. And all that Charles wants is to race for the win...that’s a lovely little standoff, isn’t it?

So it’s time to put the tin foil hat on! What happens if Ferrari keeps doing things its way and Lewis decides he’s not going anywhere? What happens next?

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Ferrari’s Mexico GP 2026 disaster went down as Antonelli won the title.

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Ferrari had the pace to win the Mexican Grand Prix, but Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s first lap battle opened the door for Max Verstappen. Oh dear! Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest world champion and super-sub Ryo Hirakawa scored on his debut in place of Esteban Ocon.

Who else won, lost or was just plain meh at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Esteban Ocon is out at Haas for the Mexico Grand Prix. Now what?

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On Friday, Esteban Ocon was preparing for qualifying...but by Saturday morning, Ryo Hirakawa was in his Haas. How on earth did we get here, ladderfolk?

Haas hasn’t explained its decision and Ocon has denied allegations of something worse. So let’s look at what we actually know. Could Rafael Camara get an early F1 debut? And can Ocon find his way back? Is there even...

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson clash on track...in practice. HUH?!

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On Friday, the second practice session of the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, we saw two Formula 1 drivers make contact. Weird, huh? But what made this even worse was that there was a PROPER consequence for BOTH drivers. Both Red Bull drivers got a grid drop for a "clumsy" and "unnecessary" move into the final sector of the Mexican circuit.

And Max's comments afterwards went for Liam's seat...

What does George Russell do? A Bottas, a Ricciardo...or a ROSBERG?

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George Russell CAN win in this Mercedes. So why is Kimi Antonelli getting so much more out of it? Let's discuss, shall we? Would leaving Toto Wolff's F1 team really fix anything? My verdict? Give Mercedes another year, George.

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Valtteri Bottas’s Cadillac F1 seat is under threat.

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My friends, Colton Herta’s 19th in Formula 2 and he’s still in contention to replace Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas...are they serious? With Checo's future secured through 2029 announced at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Cadillac’s second seat has a potential new purpose. One which may not need experience...but this first year for the new American F1 team hasn't been as simple as they would like. Are they in a position...

Put the copium down for a sec...because Bridgestone and Michelin are curious about an F1 return.

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Get the 2006 season review out, because Formula 1’s nostalgia cupboard is getting a proper rummage. Bridgestone is reportedly chasing an F1 return with Michelin also exploring its options; all alongside the return of F1 V8s. Lovely stuff! Except the reported tyre opportunity from 2029 is for one exclusive supplier, while those V8s keep a turbo and hybrid system. So how much old-school F1 are yo...

These are 2026's F1 United States GP winners and losers. Antonelli dominated Austin while Russell collapsed again...and the two Red Bulls tripped over themselves.

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George Russell had six good laps in Austin while Kimi Antonelli put together another win. As that went down, Max Verstappen salvaged a podium while Ferrari collected 30 points and McLaren left with more questions about its pace. We've also got Bearman's costly Gasly collision as well as Lawson's alarm that wouldn't stop complaining.

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The Red Bull feud overshadowing 14 F1 world championships.

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What, exactly, is either of them trying to win here? Christian Horner’s memoir Drive has brought his bitter Red Bull fallout with Helmut Marko back into the spotlight. Yet Marko has credited Horner’s Red Bull Powertrains work, while Christian says Oliver Mintzlaff called to thank him. These two know what working together can achieve. So, ladderfolk, why keep giving us reasons to remember the squabble first?

It's sad...

Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls future is like a can kicked down the road.

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Racing Bulls could keep Liam Lawson for 2027 and still leave him asking why he's even there. His points make a strong case for renewal, but with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar confirmed upstairs, where does that actually lead? Nikola Tsolov and Arvid Lindblad complicate the decision, while Sergio Perez's Cadillac comments give the 2028 F1 driver market another potential twist. Could Lawson become the experienced driver they need after Bottas...

Two Ferrari dreams in one Haas garage. What could possibly go wrong?

Rafael Camara’s arrival could turn Ollie Bearman’s route to Ferrari into a weekly examination with no easy result. Beat the rookie narrowly and Ferrari might start wondering who has the higher ceiling...but if Haas let the rivalry get personal, they could pay dearly for it. Because chasing Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat could make doing the right thing for Haas feel like helping the wrong teammate.

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Where does McLaren's latest clash stack up amongst F1's legendary intra-team scraps?

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Singapore inchident got me thinking...which F1 team-mate crashes cost the most? There's the big ones, like between Hamilton and Rosberg and Vettel and Webber...but there's also some LESSER known moments here too..And also, epic crashes don’t automatically earn big points here...

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Can Norris, Piastri and the Austin upgrades stop Red Bull taking third from McLaren?

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Three weeks ago, McLaren were 76 points ahead of Red Bull...it's now seven. Oh my. McLaren’s fight for third in the F1 constructors’ championship suddenly carries an additional $10 million price tag...coupled with the obvious loss of P1 from 2025. Zak Brown’s landed Mastercard, sure, but Andrea Stella still needs to find three tenths while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri wrestle the car which they find KNACKERING. But th...

Max Verstappen vs Valentino Rossi. It's happening!

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Super Max? The Doctor will see you now! Verstappen’s Mercedes GT3 and Rossi’s BMW share the grid...but neither legend gets a free pass against the mainstays! Following my previous videos on his time around the Nurburgring, Max’s latest GT racing adventure gives us much more. The MotoGP legend wants to learn from him; all while Max admits he’s stepping outside his comfort zone.

We all watched earlier in 2026...

Aston Martin’s Honda dilemma is drawing ever closer. Stick or twist?

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Honda hit its upgrade targets...so why is Aston Martin still slow? Fernando Alonso’s turbo complaints aside, Adrian Newey’s lost valuable time to improve his first F1 car with the team...and now reports are suggesting that either Mercedes or Red Bull Ford could come to the rescue!

So yeah! Papa Stroll’s project is DEFINITELY under scrutiny. How much more can Aston stomach with V8s comi...

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull comeback could change the 2027 F1 title fight.

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Max Verstappen is winning before Red Bull has finished fixing its car. For me, that makes 2027 a much more interesting argument than even a few weeks ago. Seriously! This Formula 1 triple header has done numbers! Compare that to the problems Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari still need to solve, Red Bull's got it sorted. And oh yes, the team believes their DM01 Red Bull Ford Powertrain is not yet living up to...

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's Singapore Sprint clash exposed McLaren's still not solved it between them yet. After FOUR YEARS.

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Lando Norris CAN win world championships...but can McLaren rely on his judgement before the damage? His Singapore GP Sprint clash with Oscar Piastri meant the F1 team lead Red Bull by just seven points in the fight for third with six rounds to go. Then came the Viaplay exchange. Oh dear. This triple header has not been good for the current...

Norris and Hamilton gamble (and lose) while Verstappen won throughout.

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Let’s be clear. McLaren should be worried after the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Sprint collision turned a potential nine-point haul into one. Oh my. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton gambled away a podium opportunity while Charles Leclerc showed what Ferrari could deliver. And as for George Russell? Well, he met the wall now with a 102-point championship gap to Kimi Antonelli.

Who else won, lost or w...

Ferrari’s HP logo proves the real cost of F1 sponsorship.

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That cursed blue HP circle. Ferrari’s famous red now looks like it’s wandered into the printer aisle at Currys. Meanwhile, the Schumacher-era cars we call “proper Ferrari” carried advertising that fitted so well we stopped noticing it. But sponsors? They've been part of Ferrari’s identity for ages! But with HP? Not so.

Why can't they just make it white? Let's talk about this particular sponsor saga!

Mercedes’ F1 upgrade promised more pace...but Toto Wolff’s team is bringing old parts to Singapore...awkward.

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Toto Wolff told his rivals to get their act together. Well, Toto. Have you? Mercedes waited months for its next major W17 upgrade, only to leave Sepang wondering where the promised performance had gone. George Russell sees gains in the numbers, but the stopwatch has questions.

And no, Kimi Antonelli’s podium doesn’t settle them either. Now Singapore, a Sprint weekend...

Why Singapore could justify his Max Verstappen's Red Bull 2030 deal.

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Max Verstappen says he was closer to retiring than changing F1 teams. Then he extended his Red Bull contract until 2030 before his first win of the year. So what convinced him to stay? Well, team boss Laurent Mekies gave us a very big clue as to why!

And could the RB22 provide a surprise twist and give Max his first Singapore Grand Prix victory, something even the mighty RB19...

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen roast F1 after Sepang’s software meltdown.

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His foot said go but the car said no! Lewis Hamilton needed a reboot while Max Verstappen turned F1’s software chaos into a joke. Sure, the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia delivered brilliant racing but that doesn’t answer the awkward questions about the 2026 F1 regulations. Its boss Stefano Domenicali can point to audience surveys around...but even Mercedes wants simpler rules.

And now Sepang showed...

Bahrain in Malaysia had Russell face more heartbreak and Verstappen fending off a duck.

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Max Verstappen finally wins in 2026 and he’s barely the main character in this F1 race. That tells you everything about the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia! George Russell lost another podium as Kimi Antonelli now has an 84 point championship lead. Meanwhile, Ferrari made things unnecessarily difficult for themselves yet got a podium...and as for McLaren? SO CLOSE to a major gaffe!

Who else wo...

Fernando Alonso stays at Aston Martin for F1 2027. Can Honda and Adrian Newey finally deliver?

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Fernando’s staying...but what’s he staying FOR? Alonso’s still waiting for the competitive car despite his team owning everything a Formula 1 team could possible desire. Throw in his frustration with F1’s regulations and this becomes more interesting than another vote of confidence. Does Nando see him staying as his personal crusade to leave Formula One in a better place?

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Liam Lawson vs Arvid Lindblad. The overlooked teammate rivalry.

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Racing Bulls told Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad they were free to race. Just don’t touch...what did they do, you wonder? They touched. A much bigger question about Alan Permane’s management has emerged. With his colleagues having solid seasons in 2026, Lindblad must be fighting to establish himself; and his rivalry with Lawson has become one of F1 2026’s stories which I think doesn't get talked about enough! Is VCARB's relaxed approa...

Esteban Ocon is leaving Haas F1...and Ferrari’s influence may have had something to do with it.

Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ocon’s Haas exit is now official, but the reasons behind it could be far more interesting than a simple saying Oliver Bearman was faster for the billionth time. Brazil's Rafael Camara reportedly impressed Haas during private testing at Portimao, while Ferrari may also be offering favourable terms on the parts Haas relies upon.

And one more thing. With Haas being the smallest team and...

Christian Horner keeps getting linked to Ferrari. But why does this story refuse to go away despite multiple rebuttals?

Ferrari says it still has full confidence in Fred Vasseur and current reporting says Christian Horner and Ferrari aren’t discussing a role...yet Horner’s name keeps returning to Maranello, years after John Elkann already tried to hire him...what's up with that?! Would Christian Horner really fix Ferrari, or would Ferrari have to change first before he would have walk in the door? Would Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton welcome him with open arms?

As Russell got a grand slam, the Alpine had a slam of their own...

George Russell was over ten seconds clear yet a technical issue almost cost him the race! How did THAT happen?

We also had a lot of other things happen too! There was Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly colliding, Lando Norris sounding off, the two Racing Bulls clashing again...and Isack Hadjar's return from injury yielded plenty of interesting radio banter.

Who else won, lost or was just plain meh around the streets of Baku?

Aston Martin F1 2026 contains 3 points, 14 DNFs...and Baku's not helping!

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Adrian Newey, Fernando Alonso, Honda and all that money were supposed to make Aston Martin a superteam for 2026. Instead, we've got Alonso and Lance Stroll still propping up the Formula 1 grid. Hungary’s upgrade gave us a reason to believe, so how are we back here?At what point does this F1 project start asking more of the name than it gives back?

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Esteban Ocon’s 2027 Haas F1 seat is looking to be lost.

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Haas expected more from Esteban Ocon and Ocon agreed. His teammate Oliver Bearman has led the teammate comparisons since they joined forces. So what does Ocon’s experience still give Haas that a promising rookie couldn’t? Enter Rafael Camara and Ferrari's push for TWO Formula 1 juniors...and the ultimate testbed for a potential successor to Lewis Hamilton...or Charles Leclerc if things go south.

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McLaren’s new logo looks wrong to many fans...but I like it...and I get why it's here.

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McLaren’s new logo has been likened to a hotel chain...but hear me out.

This logo has prestige...and a clear sign that the company sees what Ferrari did wants to try it for themselves...helps that its own chairman is helping them out!With hundreds of millions of losses in the car side of the McLaren brand, a new...

Why is F1’s famous pink car disappearing?

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BWT not only sponsored an F1 team...it made the car pink. That colour became one of Formula 1’s most recognisable sponsor identities of the modern area, the Drive to Survive era. But with Gucci replacing BWT at Alpine from 2027 and Haas already ruling out a pink car, something has changed.

This is the story of how BWT turned pink into a marketing weapon...and why modern F1 teams are increasingly prot...

Why does Alpine’s changing hierarchy feel so tense?

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Since the F1 Miami Grand Prix this year (and after the loss of six points from Monaco), Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have scored the same number of points for the Formula One team. So what happens when Gasly’s teammate stops being an obvious number two and Alpine has to manage priority in real time? Answer...umm...well...I'm getting 2023/2024 flashbacks, folks.

When strategy and frustration collide, things can get...

Liam Lawson’s Red Bull F1 comeback has created an awkward question about his 2027 future...what does being useful actually get him?

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Liam Lawson has scored 14 points in three races for Red Bull...lovely! Except that still doesn’t tell us where his Formula 1 career is going. Isack Hadjar deserves a fair return once he’s fit and Max Verstappen’s new contract hardly creates an opening upstairs. So what exactly is Liam auditioning FOR? Throw Yuki Tsunoda, Arvid Lindblad and Nikola Tsolov i...

Monaco’s getting an F1 Sprint in 2027…why?

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Ten F1 Sprint weekends in 2027...and Monaco’s one of them. After the two-stop experiment of 2025, F1’s giving us another qualifying session and another race around those same tight streets. Could this actually improve the weekend? Let's take a look at the 2027 F1 calendar...and see if this could really work.

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McLaren admits Oscar Piastri’s F1 2026 struggles as Lando Norris pulls 66 points clear.

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Oscar Piastri can still put this McLaren near the front...so why does the next weekend leave him lacking? There’s plenty to unpack beyond that 66-point gap to Lando Norris. McLaren has identified the problem...so where's the solution?

Because one thing is for sure that for him and his teammate, the Formula 1 team needs to stop leaving points on the table whether driver is on a...

Another F1 penalty for Carlos Sainz. Madrid made this Williams season even harder to defend.

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I wanted this Williams move to work, but the Madrid Grand Prix resulted in another collision and I'm struggling to back up the Spaniard. Yes, Williams’ difficult 2026 F1 season deserves acknowledging, but so does the judgement we expect from an experienced race winner...and whether or not he justifies the supposed 8 figure salary.

Carlos Sainz Is Harder to Defend

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Norris had the pace...but the Madring stole the show. For the WRONG reasons.

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Even Kimi Antonelli had to admit that Lando Norris deserved to win...but they all count. As the top 3 duked it out, Hamilton’s brakes conked out whilst Oscar Piastri had another painful weekend; Russell's hopes of challenging the other Mercedes also saying PLENTY! And oh yes, Franco Colapinto drove like stink to save Alpine's hopes for P5.

Who else won, lost or was just pl...

Lewis Hamilton challenges Fred Vasseur after Ferrari’s Monza disaster. Where does that leave Charles Leclerc?

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After the 2026 F1 Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton wants changes while Fred Vasseur defends waiting to prioritise one driver. Leclerc isn't backing down though. Could support from upstairs give Ferrari's team principal the authority Lewis wants him to exercise? Or might it lead to yet more pressure put on the Scuderia's lead man.

A lot to unpack here!

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Did Mercedes cost George Russell the 2026 F1 Italian GP?

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George Russell defied team orders and overtook Kimi Antonelli. So much for being too frightened to challenge his teammate! But once the virtual safety car came out, his Italian Grand Prix became a rather different task.

What was up with Mercedes’ Monza strategy? Toto Wolff’s rules and George’s looming engine penalty give us plenty more to chew over in this 2026 F1 championship fight...if there is one left!