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LawVS - The Ladder Man

Whimsical tales from my attic regarding the world of Formula 1. I am LawVS, an F1 enthusiast of 25 years, who wishes to share my thoughts and opinions regarding the world of Formula One; all straight from the surrounds of my loft...come join me on our official Patreon to further climb the ladder @ https://patreon.com/lawvsIntro: "Ladder Man" by Suns of Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S6BpPjVU2M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:08

The cruelest role in F1 right now

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2026/04/02

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

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24:56

Aston Martin’s gone from terrifying to embarrassing

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2026/04/01

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

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24:37

The real reason Max Verstappen wants out

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2026/03/31

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

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25:48

F1 Now Has a Legitimacy Problem

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2026/03/30

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

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27:02

The 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix LOSERS & WINNERS

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2026/03/29

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

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22:47

Max Verstappen's Own Goal in Suzuka

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2026/03/27

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

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23:35

The FIA Just Proved Max Verstappen Right

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2026/03/26

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

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27:07

The Aston & Audi Mess Finally Makes Sense

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2026/03/25

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

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26:06

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP Preview & PREDICTIONS

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2026/03/24

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

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24:19

This Mercedes 2026 Edge Feels Political

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2026/03/23

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

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24:13

Lotus Could Carry China Into F1

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2026/03/20

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

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24:03

Aston Martin Cracked Under Honda Pressure

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2026/03/19

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

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24:38

Why F1 Fans May Not Feel Sorry For McLaren

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2026/03/18

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

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23:00

Red Bull Held Crisis Talks on Verstappen’s Jet

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2026/03/17

Max Verstappen is not a fan of the 2026 regulations...and his Red Bull is making his feelings even worse.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter just two races, Red Bull's F1 car has proven to have more than just simple engine problems...everything is problematic! What Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are driving could be something fundamentally wrong with the RB22 Formula 1 car. Crisis talks on Max's private jet just HOURS after the Chinese Grand Prix tell you one thing:

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23:55

Max Verstappen Doubles Down as F1 prepares changes

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2026/03/16

As Max Verstappen doubles down on F1 2026 criticism, change will come soon.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsFormula 1 may not be anti-racing...but it could be anti WEIRD racing. What the first two Formula One races proved is that there can be some good contests for position as long as the cars aren't starved for energy thanks to the pitfalls of superclipping. The Chinese Grand Prix provided hope for the 2026 regulations...but Japan may not be so kind. However, with five

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28:13

The 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS

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2026/03/15

Kimi Antonelli made history whilst Ferrari clapped back...kinda.Join the VS Posse today!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXm93J-6YEUEBs8WlLagrA/joinLewis Hamilton secured his first ever lead race podium ahead of a very spirited Charles Leclerc. George Russell had to really push his car to get passed both red cars...but the Italian Stappen had his day without any issues...until a lock-up near the end!Meanwhile, Alpine came alive with Oliver Bearman having a great day again...shame about his

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16:02

The 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint and Qualifying...

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2026/03/14

George Russell got a rude awakening...he has competition. From his teammate.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsKimi Antonelli made history as Mercedes endured a flawed Saturday. The Italian coming back from a frought sprint race to pole position for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix tomorrow BESTING George Russell by a decent margin. But Ferrari were not that far behind them and could prove to be mighty rivals in the race itself. McLaren were left notably behind but not nearly as

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26:04

What The Hell Happened To Williams?

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2026/03/13

What's gone on with Williams in what was meant to be THEIR year?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs2026 was supposed to be the year where James Vowles had a team and car which looked normal. Not a race winner or title favourite, but at least a noticeable continuation of their overperforming 2025 car. However, what's become clear is that the F1 team grossly overestimated the task at hand at building a Formula One car for these new regulations...despite preparing for this

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24:07

The FIA Lets Max Verstappen Say What F1 Won't

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2026/03/12

Max Verstappen's not done critiquing the F1 2026 regulations...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTalk of Max Verstappen retiring early is common...but the Formula 1 champion is not talking about that. Instead, what he is discussing could be more worrying for the Formula One organisers. Today he spoke of the sport not giving him as much joy as it once did...and the series which DO give him "positive distractions". With the FIA happy to let him and others speak freely about

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24:01

The 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS

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2026/03/11

Ferrari's about to do the macarena whilst BYD muses the F1 dance.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsBefore the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix starts, there are plenty of talking points to discuss. Such as Ferrari bringing the attention-grabbing rear wing from Bahrain testing to China...as well as talk about their engine could be poised for further advances. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD is musing the idea of motor racing. Formula One being one of its places of interest

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