LawVS - The Ladder Man

At the first sign of trouble, Aston Martin FAILED the works team test.

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After years of preparations, the initial template for Aston Martin-Honda's working partnership has failed. Specatcularly. Despite racking up more race laps than McLaren after the first two rounds of F1 2026, that's little comfort for the newly minted Formula 1 works team. Was this all too much too soon? Or a case of a failed leadership program? Or a case of treating Honda more like a supplier rather than a partner, like during the Mercedes days?

Clearly, there is a lot to unpack what with Adrian Newey's first Formula One car for them. What do they do now?

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Aston Martin Cracked Under Honda Pressure
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Red Bull have problems...but at least they've finished races. What's going on with McLaren?

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Worse than 2023's start? McLaren have only finished one race distance whilst its rivals Ferrari and Mercedes have four times that! Even Aston Martin have completed more race laps than the defending F1 champions. Has the Mercedes power unit offered up more issues than the Formula 1 team can process at this time? And why does the general Formula One fanbase not really care as much as you would think? Well, let's discuss.

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Why McLaren’s Collapse Hits So Hard
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Max Verstappen is not a fan of the 2026 regulations...and his Red Bull is making his feelings even worse.

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After just two races, Red Bull's F1 car has proven to have more than just simple engine problems...everything is problematic! What Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are driving could be something fundamentally wrong with the RB22 Formula 1 car. Crisis talks on Max's private jet just HOURS after the Chinese Grand Prix tell you one thing: this time is in crisis! Whilst Verstappen's loyalty isn't at question, his patience might be...and Formula One fans are feeling the bind he is in...which doesn't feel all that different to what Lewis Hamilton felt in 2022. And oh yes, his car is overweight too!

But one thing's for sure. What the Red Bull car is dealing with, after going all in 2025, is a huge task to fix.

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Red Bull Have Built Verstappen a Horror Show
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As Max Verstappen doubles down on F1 2026 criticism, change will come soon.

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Formula 1 may not be anti-racing...but it could be anti WEIRD racing. What the first two Formula One races proved is that there can be some good contests for position as long as the cars aren't starved for energy thanks to the pitfalls of superclipping. The Chinese Grand Prix provided hope for the 2026 regulations...but Japan may not be so kind. However, with five weeks of no racing, the rules could lead to a reduction of battery power and a 60/40 split going forward. Could more changes come in time to quell doubts in the sport and ease the growing fervour of the four-time champion Verstappen, right when the seven-time champ Lewis Hamilton says the new rules are giving him cars that he enjoys immensely?

The debate has certainly gotten complicated.

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Kimi Antonelli made history whilst Ferrari clapped back...kinda.

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Lewis Hamilton secured his first ever lead race podium ahead of a very spirited Charles Leclerc. George Russell had to really push his car to get passed both red cars...but the Italian Stappen had his day without any issues...until a lock-up near the end!

Meanwhile, Alpine came alive with Oliver Bearman having a great day again...shame about his teammate.

Who else won, lost or was just plain meh?

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2026 Chinese Grand Prix: The WINNERS & LOSERS
The 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS
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