LawVS - The Ladder Man

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

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

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

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🐦 https://twitter.com/LawVSX🕚 https://tiktok.com/@lawvsf1🧵 https://threads.net/@lawvsx2026 Japanese Grand Prix: The WINNERS & LOSERSThe 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERShttps://youtu.be/BKO9FMgqLYg

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

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

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

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🐦 https://twitter.com/LawVSX🕚 https://tiktok.com/@lawvsf1🧵 https://threads.net/@lawvsx