LawVS - The Ladder Man

Yes, Toto Wolff was gassing up Red Bull...but with evidence.

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As Mercedes stares into the abyss of their engine facing FIA scrutiny, their boss has changed the subject by talking about how GOOD Red Bull and their Ford powertrain project is looking after the first day of the Bahrain pre-season F1 test. However, this is a little different to the usual sandbagging we usually think from Mercedes. This time, Wolff talks about how good Max Verstappen has managed the new electrical managment principles of Formula 1 cars going into 2026. Downshifting to charge the battery with no issues? That could be a game changer.

And oh yes, it shows Mercedes are not dominant, nor perfect...and Aston Martin? The hype of the winter...it looks a little tricky and perhaps having gone down the wrong path at this time. It's all getting fascinating, isn't it?

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Red Bull Just Humbled Mercedes...right?
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The FIA has stepped in and admitted there is a problem. It can't win.

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Toto Wolff and Mercedes are dealing with a lot of resistance despite following the rules for F1 2026 engines...but despite the compliance thus far, the Formula 1 governing body single seater rep Nicholas Tombazis elaborated their stance to find a solution with the other teams which include Ferrari, Honda, Audi and now Red Bull. Cadillac stepping in despite not starting yet? That shows how political this whole situation has got...and it may not be the main source of speed for this Formula One car after all!

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F1's 2026 Engine Fight Just GOT EVEN MORE Political
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F1's 2026 car liveries are all out in the open - which are the worst and best?

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Today, let's discuss which Formula 1 designs from Ferrari to Aston Martin have landed...and which have either flopped or missed the mark. McLaren chose to repeat itself whilst Mercedes evolved a growing classic. Red Bull went glossy again, Cadillac aimed for the moon (literally) and Racing Bulls left itself (and its airbox) wide open.

Which of these won, lost or were just meh...and what do you reckon?

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The Worst To Best 2026 F1 Cars Revealed
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Cadillac made a big splash at the Super Bowl...they're a team in a hurry.

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Sergio Perez followed Cadillac and General Motors' wishes for ambition and no hand-holding for the F1 team's first season in the sport. Forget the patience Audi is seeking, the new American Formula 1 team is going big in its wishes to be taken seriously with its initial Andretti project backed by TWG money and influence.

And oh yes! The livery lacked colour, but it made up for it in depth and meaning.

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Oscar Piastri's silent strategy might reap the rewards of 2026's way to win in F1.

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Even though papaya rules faced resistance from many Formula 1 fans, McLaren are choosing to continue using them, albeit with some simple modifications...and Lando Norris' teammate is more than happy to comply...and that might be the culmination of years of understanding and following McLaren's principles to the letter...despite plenty of 'headaches' in 2025 for his own Formula One title campaign. He still reckons he's got a 'fair shot' of success in 2026.

Could this tactic of compliance and silence within the media (avoiding drama and public friction) offer up a chance to lead development of the MCL40, should he settle with it better in this new regulation cycle?

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Papaya Rules May Have Created A Monster
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