LawVS - The Ladder Man

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri need to win BIG to keep Norris from securing the title. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The Las Vegas Grand Prix this year is expected to not only showcase special liveries, Williams starting off with a banger of one, but also reveal if McLaren have cured the glitches in their system which made last year's race easily their weakest of...

McLaren’s “fair play” image is looking set to emulate Red Bull in 2018...and not in a good way. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs There’s a growing tension at McLaren, a mutual trust issue that may mirror Daniel Ricciardo’s fateful Red Bull exit in 2018 when Max Verstappen was set to take charge. How has Piastri’s 2025 season swing, plus the emotional weight of McLaren...

Lando Norris could become one of F1’s most divisive champions. Why? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Lando Norris is winning races, comfortably too, but the reaction around him is STILL louder than ever. A single thumbs down from a Racing Bulls staffer has set off another wave of debate, adding fuel to a season already shaped by many other factors which include papaya...

Toto Wolff is cashing in and Mercedes could be worth MORE without Lewis Hamilton. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Toto Wolff is reported to be selling part of his stake of Mercedes for just over $300 million which implies a team valuation near $6 billion. Just ahead of the 2026 rules shift and while F1 valuations run hot. Mercedes says governance stays the same, a li...

Ferrari’s biggest fight this season is with its own chairman. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ferrari chairman John Elkann has lit up the paddock by praising mechanics and engineers...while pointing the finger at Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc; telling them to talk less. Him pinning the blame for Ferrari's woes on them. Both drivers pushed back with public unity...

Try Huel with 15% OFF today using my code LAW15 at us.huel.com/law15. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Minimum order value of $75. The 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix delivered, despite there being no rain worth speaking of...and Lando Norris? He's locked in. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Lando Norris’ commanding weekend tightened his grip on the champion...

Aston Martin's Newey just swung the axe within the team...and the fallout could impact Lance Stroll. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs A brutal reshuffle is underway at Aston Martin as Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile remove several senior technical leaders. With Honda arriving for 2026 and a clean-sheet car in the works, authority now concentrates around Newey, with Fe...

McLaren might have just handed Max Verstappen the psychological edge he needed to take another world title. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In a stunning twist ahead of the Brazil GP, McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s comments around 2007 and comparing it to Max Verstappen's tear in the title sent shockwaves through the paddock. What was meant as a message of unity between Lan...

Despite losing the lead of the title, Oscar Piastri found a new gear as Lando Norris dominated. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs A single front suspension choice after Canada set Lando Norris up for qualifying dominance while Oscar Piastri arguably drifted out of the sweet spot. With Andrea Stella's support, Piastri's Mexico race was saved from abject disaster. What h...

Rain on the radar, sprint on the schedule...yeeeeees! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In other news, Williams returns to its classic identity with the "Forward W", a clean signal of heritage with intent for 2026. Also, the Felipe Massa legal pause and uncertainty with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari means that red-coloured teams are not having a good time. Naturally, Interl...

Alpine F1 is on the brink of a move that could reset its future. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Alpine’s celebrity-backed investor Otro Capital is in early talks to offload its 24 percent stake bought in 2023 for about $218m. Now? A profit is to be had; and if Renault reclaims the shares it tightens control right before the 2026 rules shift. As a result, could this...

The championship has a new leader...and it's its first one. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Lando Norris absolutely nailed this race weekend at a time when Oscar Piastri fumbled and lost his lead by just a single point. Charles Leclerc barely hung on to yet another podium whilst Max Verstappen was denied by a wild call regarding Carlos Sainz narrowly missing out esca...

Two drivers, one rule and a reset that HOPEFULLY makes things simple. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren’s Singapore flashpoint rolled into Austin and then into Mexico as Oscar Piastri accepted a "degree of responsibility" for his part in the Sprint crash with Lando Norris. But there's plenty of PR wizardry here to show how a quiet procedural edge for Oscar Pias...

Red Bull is pressing pause on its 2026 driver call. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAff Max Verstappen’s resurgence has shifted priorities, which means Helmut Marko’s once imminent meeting has cooled while the team chases points for both squads. That puts Yuki T...

Red Bull may have cracked it grip-wise...and McLaren aren't doing a thing about it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull’s RB21 has gone from a pity case to a true contender, or even the fastest car on the grid right now. The clues and experts point to a smarter way of running the car lower without incurring the wrath of the FIA. As a result, Max Verstappen has c...

Altitude, politics and outright pace collide around Mexico's F1 race. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The Mexico City GP for 2025 sets the stage for a season-defining weekend with Red Bull weighing its 2026 seats and Yuki Tsunoda staking a stronger claim after a composed run last time out. FP1 will play host to many young hopefuls and test dirivers plus the Alpine te...

Max Verstappen put the championship on notice at COTA as McLaren blinked and Ferrari bit back. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix at Austin was a heat-soaked pressure test that reset the title tone with Red Bull's Verstappen now just 40 points behind title-leader Oscar Piastri. Red Bull’s “strongest weekend in a long while,” was...

Lando Norris says there were 'repercussions' of his move on Oscar Piastri...could that change the course of the 2025 championship? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Norris confirms he was held accountable internally for the Singapore contact while Piastri backs that up. The FIA called it a racing incident. as did McLaren initially...but now no more. What could those 'r...

Mercedes just confirmed Russell and Antonelli for 2026 only. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Mercedes has locked in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026...but with no overt commitments beyond the regulation reset. The clearest signal yet that the 2027 driver market is wide open. Unlike other teams who proudly shout long-term deals, such as Pierre Gasly with his...

Mick Schumacher's F1 alternative test went well...in fact...it looks suspiciously good. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs After years of battling F1 politics and proving his talent in endurance racing, Mick Schumacher is now stepping into IndyCar. His recent test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing may have been more than a simple publicity stunt a genuine audition, fu...

McLaren head into Austin under a cloud whilst Haas are the literal stars of the sho.w Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAff Haas’s Texas-themed livery is the star attraction as the latest chatter linking Christian Horner to Ferrari comes back around...and it's sti...

McLaren might be walking straight into Max Verstappen's trap...and long-time supporter Mario Andretti did not help their cause. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Max Verstappen (and maybe George Russell) is turning the tables on McLaren’s title charge and Lando Norris suddenly finds himself under more pressure than ever. Perhaps left to his own destiny amidst massive s...

Red Bull is playing the long game in F1 and it might keep Max Verstappen with them. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #adcastoreaff Laurent Mekies has Red Bull focusing on developing, not causing drama...or at least drama OFF-TRACK. The team is stacking targeted updates, fr...

Aston Martin slams the door on Christian Horner’s reported $100M bid for control. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Christian Horner’s most speculated path back to the pit wall hit a wall. Reports say he pitched a $100M package to Aston Martin for a stake and the CEO role, yet Andy Cowell said there are absolutely no plans for Horner in any capacity. Money wasn't the i...

Ferrari and the Tifosi wants a louder leader and the paddock can feel it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ferrari’s season has turned into a hunt for authority as the SF-25’s China ousting regarding ride height exposed deeper problems which has now left Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton mere "passengers". Italy is aching for a modern Scuderia figurehead on the level...