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How Ferrari Lost Everything While Antonelli Won It All | 2026 F1 Mexico GP Winners & Losers

26K views · 4h ago · 21:05

Ferrari’s Mexico GP 2026 disaster went down as Antonelli won the title. Ferrari had the pace to win the Mexican Grand Prix, but Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s first lap battle opened the door for Max Verstappen. Oh dear! Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest world champion and super-sub Ryo Hirakawa scored on his debut in place of Esteban Ocon.

Topics: Ferrari had the pace, but what the heck? · Leclerc’s move · Hamilton’s pole and Ferrari frustration · Verstappen picks up the pieces · Norris stuck behind everyone · Piastri’s recovery ends in disaster

WTF Happened To Esteban Ocon?!

155K views · 1d ago · 13:17

Esteban Ocon is out at Haas for the Mexico Grand Prix. Now what? On Friday, Esteban Ocon was preparing for qualifying...but by Saturday morning, Ryo Hirakawa was in his Haas. How on earth did we get here, ladderfolk? Haas hasn’t explained its decision and Ocon has denied allegations of something worse. So let’s look at what we actually know. Could Rafael Camara get an early F1 debut? And can Ocon find his way back? Is there even a chance for Jack Doohan?

Topics: Is this the end for Esteban Ocon? · The radio message before Ocon was dropped · The rumours Komatsu brought back up · The points debate · What was happening inside Haas? · Haas has another driver problem

Max Verstappen’s Warning to Lawson Just Got Awkward

61K views · 2d ago · 13:47

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson clash on track...in practice. HUH?! And Max's comments afterwards went for Liam's seat. Low blow or a fair assessement? Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast. Apple Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UK

The George Russell Dilemma

53K views · 3d ago · 21:40

What does George Russell do? A Bottas, a Ricciardo...or a ROSBERG? George Russell CAN win in this Mercedes. So why is Kimi Antonelli getting so much more out of it? Let's discuss, shall we? Would leaving Toto Wolff's F1 team really fix anything? My verdict? Give Mercedes another year, George.

Topics: Bottas, Ricciardo or Rosberg? · Bad luck doesn’t explain this gap · Why this Mercedes fights George’s driving style · Can Toto fix this? WILL they fix this? · The danger of becoming another Bottas · Could Russell do a Rosberg?

Why Cadillac Might Drop Bottas

39K views · 4d ago · 22:32

Valtteri Bottas’s Cadillac F1 seat is under threat. My friends, Colton Herta’s 19th in Formula 2 and he’s still in contention to replace Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas...are they serious? With Checo's future secured through 2029 announced at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Cadillac’s second seat has a potential new purpose. One which may not need experience...but this first year for the new American F1 team hasn't been as simple as they would like.

Topics: Bottas could lose his seat to Herta? · Why Checo changes everything · Is Bottas the problem or the car? · What has Herta really proved? · Could waiting unlock a better American option? · Tsunoda and Lawson complicate things

What the FIA Isn't Telling Us About F1's V8 Return

40K views · 5d ago · 21:07

Put the copium down for a sec...because Bridgestone and Michelin are curious about an F1 return. Get the 2006 season review out, because Formula 1’s nostalgia cupboard is getting a proper rummage. Bridgestone is reportedly chasing an F1 return with Michelin also exploring its options; all alongside the return of F1 V8s. Lovely stuff! Except the reported tyre opportunity from 2029 is for one exclusive supplier, while those V8s keep a turbo and hybrid system.

Topics: What's happening?! · Why the 2001-2006 tyre war was so special · What the FIA isn’t telling you · The new tyre fight won’t be on track · Why drivers want these engines gone · What the proposed V8 engines could look like

F1’s Forgetting What Makes a Livery Special

24K views · 6d ago · 16:36

Austin has me searching for the special part of special liveries. Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast. Apple Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UK Wear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip

Antonelli Wins, Russell Has No Answers | US GP Winners & Losers

52K views · 1w ago · 16:27

These are 2026's F1 United States GP winners and losers. Antonelli dominated Austin while Russell collapsed again...and the two Red Bulls tripped over themselves. George Russell had six good laps in Austin while Kimi Antonelli put together another win. As that went down, Max Verstappen salvaged a podium while Ferrari collected 30 points and McLaren left with more questions about its pace.

Horner & Marko Are Embarrassing Themselves

47K views · 1w ago · 19:35

The Red Bull feud overshadowing 14 F1 world championships. What, exactly, is either of them trying to win here? Christian Horner’s memoir Drive has brought his bitter Red Bull fallout with Helmut Marko back into the spotlight. Yet Marko has credited Horner’s Red Bull Powertrains work, while Christian says Oliver Mintzlaff called to thank him. These two know what working together can achieve. So, ladderfolk, why keep giving us reasons to remember the squabble first?

Topics: 14 titles and a mud-slinging contest · Even Horner’s critics gave him credit · Horner’s accusations raise questions · The claim that went too far for me! · Marko’s problem with the book · When their partnership worked

Why Cadillac Could Be Liam Lawson’s Escape

79K views · 1w ago · 20:39

Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls future is like a can kicked down the road. Racing Bulls could keep Liam Lawson for 2027 and still leave him asking why he's even there. His points make a strong case for renewal, but with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar confirmed upstairs, where does that actually lead? Nikola Tsolov and Arvid Lindblad complicate the decision, while Sergio Perez's Cadillac comments give the 2028 F1 driver market another potential twist.

Topics: Lawson could stay and still be stuck · Why Racing Bulls should keep Lawson · What does Lawson get for staying? · Tsolov changes the decision for everyone · The Gasly lesson Lawson should remember · Where could Lawson go in 2028?

Ferrari Just Turned Haas Into a Trap

44K views · 1w ago · 20:48

Has Haas signed up for trouble with its 2027 lineup? Two Ferrari dreams in one Haas garage. What could possibly go wrong? Rafael Camara’s arrival could turn Ollie Bearman’s route to Ferrari into a weekly examination with no easy result. Beat the rookie narrowly and Ferrari might start wondering who has the higher ceiling...but if Haas let the rivalry get personal, they could pay dearly for it.

Topics: Two drivers chasing Hamilton’s seat · Bearman's head start is GONE · What convinced Haas to pick Camara? · The money behind Haas’s decision · Why beating Camara might not be enough · Why hasn’t Bearman signed yet?

10 Worst Teammate Crashes in F1 History

30K views · 1w ago · 19:19

Where does McLaren's latest clash stack up amongst F1's legendary intra-team scraps? Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Singapore inchident got me thinking...which F1 team-mate crashes cost the most? There's the big ones, like between Hamilton and Rosberg and Vettel and Webber...but there's also some LESSER known moments here too..

Topics: Who really pays?

McLaren BLEW a 69 POINT Advantage in Three Weeks!

70K views · 2w ago · 22:04

Can Norris, Piastri and the Austin upgrades stop Red Bull taking third from McLaren? Three weeks ago, McLaren were 76 points ahead of Red Bull...it's now seven. Oh my. McLaren’s fight for third in the F1 constructors’ championship suddenly carries an additional $10 million price tag...coupled with the obvious loss of P1 from 2025.

Topics: The Mastercard curse returns · McLaren’s 76 point cushion disappears · The $10 million cost of fourth · What Mastercard expects from McLaren · Did the Baku upgrade make McLaren slower? · The problem upgrades won’t fix

Max Verstappen Is Out of His Comfort Zone

83K views · 2w ago · 20:41

Max Verstappen vs Valentino Rossi. It's happening! Super Max? The Doctor will see you now! Verstappen’s Mercedes GT3 and Rossi’s BMW share the grid...but neither legend gets a free pass against the mainstays! Following my previous videos on his time around the Nurburgring, Max’s latest GT racing adventure gives us much more. The MotoGP legend wants to learn from him; all while Max admits he’s stepping outside his comfort zone.

Topics: Max Verstappen vs Valentino Rossi · Why Max can’t take this field lightly · Rossi wasn’t sure he could win in cars · Max’s old rival becomes his teammate · Chris Lulham’s testing surprise · Sharing a car changes everything

How Honda Just Made Stroll’s Decision EVEN HARDER

109K views · 2w ago · 21:01

Aston Martin’s Honda dilemma is drawing ever closer. Stick or twist? Honda hit its upgrade targets...so why is Aston Martin still slow? Fernando Alonso’s turbo complaints aside, Adrian Newey’s lost valuable time to improve his first F1 car with the team...and now reports are suggesting that either Mercedes or Red Bull Ford could come to the rescue!

Topics: Honda hit its targets. So why is Aston still struggling? · How much time does Honda need? · Why Newey needs more than horsepower · The Honda workforce revelation Aston can’t ignore · Could Mercedes or Red Bull Ford offer a way out? · Would leaving Honda actually fix Aston?