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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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22:31

Alonso stopped defending Aston WEEKS ago

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2026/04/23

Fernando Alonso stopped defending his team weeks ago! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsA quote from the F1 driver during the Chinese Grand Prix has resurfaced from Fernando Alonso...and it completely adds new complexity to the story between Aston Martin and Honda. The Spanish Formula 1 driver recalls how back in 2015, when Honda were also in trouble, many looked to his comments more than everyone else...even though his teammates were saying the exact same thing.That

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21:30

The F1 world champion got SHUT DOWN by his own staff!

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2026/04/22

Seems like being a world champ has less impact these days.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAnother day, another Guardian journalist involved with an F1 driver. This time around, Lando Norris was asked about his thoughts on the F1 2026 regulations and he was prevented from doing so by his own managers. Why? In a twist, that encounter was published along with the original article about Norris winning a prestigious award, the Laureus. On a joyful day, Lando's mood surely

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22:33

F1 just ganged up on Mercedes and nobody said it

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2026/04/21

Well, well! A rarity. All parties AGREED on changes to F1 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a very unexpected twist, every party involved agreed to "refinements" to the Formula 1 2026 regulations in a vote managed by the FIA. Even Toto Wolff and Mercedes agreed to changes which do affect energy management quite a bit more than the team hoped for. Why? Because there might be a bigger encounter to prepare for in due course. The ADUO.At the same time, this successful

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22:49

The FIA just told EVERYONE who actually runs F1

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2026/04/20

The FIA president finally speaks out about F1 2026.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsJust hours before a crucial vote on Formula 1's 2026 roadmap for the Miami Grand Prix and beyond, the FIA's main man Ben Sulayem spoke up about what he had been up to and what his governance is striving for the most: safety.This is after a very productive meeting with drivers and right before a crucial vote between the FIA, FOM and teams to decide what to do next with the rules and

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16:23

Why Schumacher REALLY joined Ferrari (his old boss...

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2026/04/19

Schumacher's Ferrari journey didn't start with romance, but politics. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a fascinating interview with the High Performance podcast, former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt revealed some fascinating tidbits regarding the relationship between the Scuderia and two of F1's most powerful drivers of the 1990s: Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna.Had things played out slightly differently, both men's legacies within Formula 1 could've been rather

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22:18

The Batmobile is EMBARRASSING Formula 1

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2026/04/18

As F1 scrambles for a quick fix to their 2026 cars, Formula E's about to throw a party!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIt's clear that Formula 1 in 2026 isn't quite sure what it wants to be, after massive consumer backlash and concerns from its own drivers. Meetings are being held to figure out how to pivot away from the 50-50 split in due course, back to more focus on the combustion engine. How long will take take? It depends on the manufacturers like Mercedes, Ferrari

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21:35

Bearman keeps blaming drivers the FIA already cleared

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2026/04/17

Oliver Bearman just brought up his crash again.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn an interview with F1 podcast Up To Speed, Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman recalled the actions of Franco Colapinto and deemed them "unacceptable". His interview started to show me a pattern forming. One which we saw with Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Lance Stroll last year. Drivers with less standing in Formula One and whose jobs are far less secure are seeing narrative blowback done

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23:41

The F1 Boss Just Gave the Game Away

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2026/04/16

F1 built the WRONG future and nobody will admit itClimb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a shocking interview, FOM and F1 commercial boss Stefano Domenicali went on a crusade AGAINST Formula 1's critics; calling the sport's 2026 season so far a success...whilst also passing the buck onto the Formula One engine manufacturers. In an elegant fashion, the Liberty Media rep framed the entire situation as good for new fans...and cared little for older fans. Views are up in some

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23:22

Mercedes running out of loopholes

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2026/04/15

Kimi Antonelli has already won. No matter what the FIA does to his team.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAs the FIA closes another loophole Mercedes used, this time in F1 qualifying (at times), Toto Wolff's team's advantage gets smaller and smaller. With two less races to win before an effective second start to Formula 1 one this year in Miami, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will face stiffer competition. However, for the latter, it may not matter as much. As Wolff

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25:00

The political case for Oscar Piastri at Red Bull

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2026/04/14

The case for Oscar Piastri to arrive Schumacher-esque at Red Bull in 2028 is compelling.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSeeing the Australian F1 driver NOT at McLaren in the future continues to gather pace despite many denials and contract extensions...but this one? This version is interesting. Mark Webber's absence from the Formula 1 paddock is notable...could he be working his job as a manager and putting out feelers to find the right team and the right time for his

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22:36

Lance Stroll went looking for what F1 forgot

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2026/04/13

Lance Stroll's weekend should worry F1 considerably.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsThe FIA has said changes WILL be made in time for Miami...but not to expect anything major. Instead of overhauls to the Formula 1 regulations for 2026, expect a steady phased approach with plenty of consultation with teams, stakeholders and manufacturers. The drivers? Maybe, maybe not. With Formula One drivers seeking enjoyment from other racing series and doing so in quick fashion,

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24:41

Nobody's asking WHY Max Verstappen blessed this move

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2026/04/11

Toto Wolff really should've secured GP before trying for Max.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a stunning coup, McLaren secured the right hand man of Max Verstappen. Gianpiero Lambiase has secured the role of Chief Racing Officer for the F1 team by the time 2028 rolls along, maybe even earlier! What does this all mean? Especially given the Verstappen camp gave him their blessing to join a rival team with full support.Ultimately, what does this all mean? Could this be a

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20:17

F1's 2026 reset was supposed to humble newcomers, not...

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2026/04/09

Mercedes helped build rules that would invite (and humble) manufacturers.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsYears ago, Toto Wolff and Mercedes sought to secure their domination into the next era of Formula 1, after the turbo hybrid era had run its course. For 2026, two teams would arrive with Audi and Honda power in F1. One would struggle immediately and prove the Austrian right...and one wouldn't as much. Audi don't act like a completely new operation, much bigger than

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21:03

Nobody cares about Liam Lawson. They should.

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2026/04/08

Nobody cares about Liam Lawson. They should.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsOf course, you may remember the guy who didn't wanna make friends...but right now? He's putting in a lot of work for Racing Bulls, just behind Max Verstappen in the championship. However, it's gone by without much notice. Sure, F1's got a lot on its plate right now but this fact is probably a very inconvenient situation for Red Bull and Laurent Mekies. If Max DOES leave Formula 1 or STAYS, a

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23:17

F1 teams backing V8 turbo for 2031??

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2026/04/07

V8 turbos with carbon neutral fuel? Maybe...but we don't get to say.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsWord is that the FIA and teams realise these rules were too much, too soon. A 2.4 litre V8 turbo with synthetic fuels is currently the favourite amongst paddock gossip to replace the current hybrid setup for 2031...and yet that might not be good enough for some fans?In any case, the last half a century might have shown that F1's engines? Whilst we love them, it all

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24:14

Toto Wolff has no real rivals left...that's F1's problem

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2026/04/06

Christian Horner made Toto Wolff untouchable...oops.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this current arc of F1, the Mercedes team principal has made plenty of moves to get a type of Formula 1 that his group could thrive under...and with nobody powerful left to stop him politically, within the rules provided from the sport and the FIA. In hindsight, did Christian Horner or a figure LIKE him keep Toto in check? With Horner gone, Wolff seems unchecked...and he's proven to

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27:38

Mercedes gamed the F1 rules and it's unravelling

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2026/04/03

Toto Wolff's grand master plan for 2026 could be about to unravel.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsUpon reflection, Mercedes' plan to dominate Formula 1 in the long term was conceived back in 2019 with their entry into Formula E...where none of their current rivals back then were competing. From there, a series of actions set in motion their political moves to frame the F1 2026 regulations toward the current model. However, their domination has not been as clean as

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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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