LawVS - The Ladder Man

Mick Schumacher just turned down a fast-track return to Formula 1. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Mick Schumacher stunned the paddock (and me) by rejecting Cadillac’s reserve seat even though the offer promised strong pay podium-capable World Endurance machinery and a future path back to F1. Why would he choose the freedom of Alpine? And why McLaren’s 2027 hypercar...

Expect Oscar Piastri to go one better than last year's Italian GP. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ferrari arrives at Monza under the loudest kind of home‑circuit pressure, battling low morale and a five‑place grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton. Meanwhile Red Bull is presenting a picture of stability with Max Verstappen committing his future from the new boss' first day...

What a race at Zandvoort. One that had safety cars, heartbreak and quite a lot to process after a month away... Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The Dutch Grand Prix gave us Isack Hadjar’s standout podium as Oscar Piastri’s flawless grand slam became a reality and Max Verstappen rebounded after Hungary. Alex Albon, Haas and Aston Martin seized their chances while...

The 2025 Dutch GP qualifying was one for the history books with Oscar Piastri edging Lando Norris for pole. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The McLarens lock out the front row with Oscar Piastri snatching pole from Lando Norris by just one hundredth of a second. Max Verstappen’s strong comeback puts him in P3, while strategy and tire choices look set to play a h...

McLaren is sitting on a powder keg of performance and politics. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The orange squad’s constructors defense depends on a fragile peace between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri...and for it to last for YEARS. How? Equal-status team orders, a record-breaking Mastercard deal securing the team's future and the management's hands-off approach, TH...

Sergio Perez is rewriting the story of his Formula 1 career. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Checo’s partnership with Valtteri Bottas is primarily about experience and goodwill for the Cadillac F1 project. Why DID Cadillac pick two of the paddock’s most seasoned drivers and how are this pairing set to transform the team’s reputation both on and off the track? #f1 #se...

Front‑row urgency and high‑stakes drama are need for these five F1 drivers for the rest of the 2025 outing! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Front‑row urgency meets high‑stakes drama as we break down why Franco Colapinto, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda and rookie Kimi Antonelli face a pivotal second half of 2025 that could define their careers in the short...

F1 is back and the Dutch Grand Prix hosts its return...and another McLaren 1-2, perhaps? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs After a long break, Formula 1 returns to Zandvoort for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix with major headlines shaking up the grid. Cadillac’s potential lineup with Perez and Bottas is one thing but IndyCar champion Alex Palou is reportedly being considered...

Now Valtteri Bottas is being linked with Cadillac’s 2026 F1 debut alongside Checo Perez, the deal supposedly almost done. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Cadillac F1 is lining up a veteran pairing as reports from Formula.hu and RacingNews365 point to Valtteri Bottas joining Sergio Perez. A safe lineup, of sorts, going against the previous thoughts regarding Mario And...

Hamilton sounds harsh on TV but inside Ferrari he is methodical and trusted. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur paints a different picture of Lewis Hamilton than the headlines do. The post-session quotes can spike the mood but the briefings are calm. Behind closed doors he is sending word across Maranello with lessons from Mercedes...but the me...

Helmut Marko says Hulkenberg was THIS CLOSE to the 2021 Red Bull seat...until Sergio Perez changed everything. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Helmut Marko has finally said it on the record. Nico Hulkenberg was on the brink of partnering Max Verstappen in the RB16B for 2021, helped by his ServusTV link and a reputation as a safe bank for points to respond to Mercedes...

Max stays for now but Red Bull is changing fast and Alex Albon is suddenly part of the story. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With Christian Horner out and Laurent Mekies running the shop while Helmut Marko steps into co-director, the tone inside Milton Keynes looks different. Verstappen calls this a slight rebuild, not a teardown but that shift, plus pressure and pr...

Liam Lawson’s turning things around...but the F1 fans don't seem to care. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Liam Lawson’s journey back to the Formula 1 spotlight is rewriting his reputation but the racing world has barely noticed. After a tough spell at Red Bull and a return to the junior ranks, Lawson has clawed his way into the conversation by consistently scoring po...

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix turned the F1 world upside down with yet another Lando Norris twist AND some surprise winners...and big losers. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren celebrated a landmark 200th victory in F1 as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding 1-2 finish, showing off perfect teamwork and strategy as Ferrari folded in awkward...

Current F3 championship leader Rafael Camara opens up about his season and the mindset driving him toward the title...as well as a tasty snack idea! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this exclusive interview, Brazil's Rafael Camara talks through the highs and lows of his rookie Formula 3 season with Trident. Rafael shares how he's stayed focused, consistent and moti...

The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix gave me a headache. Sure it was delayed a lot but McLaren kept me on edge! Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Oscar Piastri stamped his authority at Spa with a telling response to Lando Norris on Sunday as well as a standout Sprint pole, leading McLaren to their first 1-2 at this track in over two decades. Leclerc struck back for Ferrari...

F1’s silly season is not over! Red Bull is keeping its head down whilst Mercedes proves to be the loud ones for once. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull is in a state of quiet transformation, refocusing under new leadership and aiming to put the drama behind them. With Christian Horner gone and Laurent Mekies now leading the charge, Max Verstappen’s loyalty to...

Aston Martin’s future in Formula 1 looked bleak...but then Adrian Newey turned up. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Aston Martin nearly missed the boat on the 2026 F1 regulations before legendary designer Adrian Newey arrived to overhaul the project. Newey’s arrival came just in time with the team WAY behind on development thanks to, perhaps, major crises the last two...

A major Verstappen to Mercedes source backpedals his claims as the wider world turns back to Red Bull. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Nelson Piquet Jr, Max Verstappen’s brother-in-law, loudly claimed a Mercedes deal was done...only to now backpedalling his claim; his guess now as good as ours! As negotiations between Verstappen, Red Bull, and Mercedes heat up, the t...

Spa could be the turning point of the season as Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes are keen to stamp down the smack down before the summer. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With Red Bull bringing crucial upgrades and new leadership to Spa, all eyes are on whether Max Verstappen can regain momentum at his home away from home or the team has continued its spiral. M...

Esteban Ocon has quietly become one of the most compelling stories of the season. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Despite his low-key presence, Ocon has already matched his points tally from his last year with Alpine with races to spare, while settling into a much more supportive and responsive environment. This video breaks down why Ocon’s move to Haas could be the...

The F1 2025 season has delivered shock wins, heartbreaking losses and career-defining moments—and we're only halfway through. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Surprise podiums and unexpected championship leaders to teams struggling at the back of the grid, the first 12 races of the Formula 1 2025 season have given fans plenty to talk about. Oscar Piastri is leading th...

Mercedes is already ripe for speculation...but now are we witnessing a turning point for Kimi Antonelli? Why isn't Toto Wolff nipping the rumours in the bud amidst the Verstappen talk? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Toto Wolff’s long-term plan for Kimi Antonelli is being questioned as rumours swirl around 2026. After a string of tough DNFs and mounting speculation a...

Max Verstappen’s wants and needs seem to already be realised if their new boss' first act is to be believed. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull Racing is in the middle of a major and perhaps long needed shakeup with Christian Horner sidelined and Laurent Mekies stepping up to lead. How does Mekies’ new approach potentially wind up being the turning point that f...

Toto Wolff is quietly shaping next year's season as Checo settles in with F1's newest team. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Silly season is coming, folks! With reports that Sergio Perez is set to join Cadillac and that Mick Schumacher and Valtteri Bottas are the two final candidates in the frame for the seat next to him, it’s clear Wolff’s influence could stretch to...