5 F1 Drivers Cooking Under Pressure in 2025

Gasly’s future with Alpine is not a love story. It's business. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPierre Gasly has inked a fresh deal that keeps him in Enstone until 2028, locking himself to the grid’s current back-marker for the next three seasons after this one...and it's not as simple as wanting to stay. He HAD to stay! With new Renault boss François Provost pledging long-term backing and Flavio Briatore pulling the political strings, Alpine promises stability while rivals juggle musical chairs...after years of INSTABILITY? Finally, right?Rumours of Christian Horner swooping in have faded too and Franco Colapinto looks set to grow under Gasly’s wing. Could this team be starting to chill out for once? We can only hope!#f1 #pierregasly #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1drivers #francocolapinto #f1updates #f12025 #alpinef1 #alpinef1team #f1dramaPierre Gasly REALLY Had No Choice But Alpinehttps://youtu.be/OzSz-CfXbe0Can'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Sep 23min

Ferrari just lost the brains behind some of their best engines of the last decade...to Audi!Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsTwo of Maranello’s top power-unit gurus (Wolf Zimmermann and Lars Schmidt) are reportedly packing their bags for Audi ahead of the 2026 F1 season...oh goodie. More Ferrari departures. Now WHO are they exactly? Zimmermann masterminded Ferrari’s post-2014 engine revival and led the upcoming 2026 project...that's who he is! Schmidt follows as his trusted lieutenant meaning Audi now has a ready-made leadership duo under former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. It's been one good news story after another for Audi, hasn't it?#f1 #scuderiaferrari #formula1 #formulaone #f12025 #sauber #audi #audif1 #ferrarif1 #f1news #f12026 #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1drivers #f1teams Ferrari Raided As Audi Steals Top Engineershttps://youtu.be/c8bb3tsIMnICan'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Sep 22min

Mercedes fans are starting to sweat with no signatures for Russell and Antonelli in sight.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMercedes is past its usual August deadline...and yet George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli remain unsigned for 2026, sparking talk of friction inside Brackley. Team principal Toto Wolff insists on short 1-plus-1 deals but Russell surely wants better than that! With a major 2026 rules reset looming and lingering chatter about Max Verstappen, every delay fuels sponsor nerves and gives Aston Martin-Honda a chance to George Russell. What's going on here?#f1 #totowolff #formula1 #formulaone #f12025 #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1drivers #f1drama #mercedes #mercedesf1team #mercedesamg #mercedesf1 The Mercedes Contract Mess Is Getting Embarrassinghttps://youtu.be/kwUMu6hsepQCan'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Sep 23min

2025 F1 title race may have just changed forever. McLaren’s dramatic team orders? Man, they used to be cool.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMcLaren’s bold call during the Italian Grand Prix has fans and pundits talking about whether the team crossed a line. The team’s controversial decision to swap positions with Oscar Piastri...it makes you wonder. What does it really mean to let drivers race? How could this decision impact the title fight, fan trust and the future of Formula 1? Whether you’re a McLaren fan or just love F1 drama, you’ll want to hear why some are calling this the biggest flashpoint since Abu Dhabi 2021.#f1 #mclarenf1 #mclarenteamorders #formula1 #formulaone #f12025 #landonorris #oscarpiastri #mclarenf1team #f1news #formula12025 #monza #italiangp #f1latest #f1updates #f1drama #f1controversy #papayarules McLaren Just Lit The Fuse for 2025 F1 Titlehttps://youtu.be/FVBJLZyKTTMCan'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Sep 24min

Oh no. Not again. ANOTHER McLaren maladie at Monza?Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsMax Verstappen was unstoppable...and whilst McLaren took a double podium, the day will be remembered for controversy instead of conslidation with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris ONCE AGAIN tangled up in team orders. Ferrari found quiet progress at their home race, Charles Leclerc’s electric start helping them tighten their grip on P2 in the championship. Meanwhile, standouts like Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto pulled off impressive drives to shake up the midfield with Isack Hadjar turning a pit-lane start into the last point at the F1 Italian Grand Prix.Who else won, lost or just were plain meh?The 2025 F1 Italian GP WINNERS & LOSERShttps://youtu.be/4y0qyC7XrSY🐦 https://twitter.com/LawVSX🕚 https://tiktok.com/@lawvsf1🧵 https://threads.net/@lawvsx#f1 #italiangp #formula1 #f1news #f1latest #formulaone #italiangrandprix #f1predictions #predictions #maxverstappen #redbullracing #mclaren #landonorris #redbull #f12025 #formula12025 #mclarenf1 #charlesleclerc #oscarpiastri #mclarenf1team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Sep 28min

Monza delivered with Max Verstappen ROARING back to the front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Sep 15min

Lando Norris finally opens up with a raw confession at Monza regarding Oscar Piastri.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsLando Norris’ candid confession about his current situation matters for both his career and McLaren’s future. Norris admits that Oscar Piastri matches him in speed and composure, making him confront his own emotions and embrace experience as his only real advantage. With only nine races left and a tight points gap, Norris’ honest self-assessment signals a new level of maturity and sets the tone for one of F1’s most compelling team battles. Can'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#f1 #landonorris #mclarenf1 #formula1 #formulaone #oscarpiastri #norris #piastri #mclaren #f1news #f1latest #italiangp #f1updates #f1drivers #f1drama #papayarules The Lando Norris Confessionhttps://youtu.be/fOoMmNBm34cBrand 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 22min

Reverse grids, sprint races and trimmed free‑practice sessions are suddenly center stage...and fans are divided.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsF1 is facing a dramatic and gimmicky future and I’m here to break down Stefano Domenicali’s push to reshape race weekends by expanding sprint formats, cutting back or cutting out free‑practice sessions, even testing reverse grids like in F2/F3...and hinting at shorter Grand Prix distances too. These moves are driven by a desire to hook new audiences and deliver more on‑track action, but traditional fans and teams are worried about losing the core of what makes Formula 1 so compelling.I stand with fans who value the strategy, engineering and storytelling!#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f1sprint #f1drama #f1news #f1latest #f12025 #f12026 #formula12025 #f1breakingnews This Could Change F1 Forever. Badly.https://youtu.be/mrjnnH-ZvlcCan'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Sep 22min