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Lewis Hamilton suggests he would have easily won the Las Vegas Grand Prix if he hadn’t made errors in qualifying on Friday. Mercedes topped every single practice session and was fastest in qualifyi…
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that he made mistakes in qualifying that affected his performance in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, although Mercedes topped all practice sessions. Despite starting from 10th, Hamilton was able to climb through the field and secure a Mercedes one-two finish by backing up George Russell. He expressed that his pace during the race showcased that it should have been easier had he not made those errors in qualifying. Hamilton praised the team for their effort and highlighted the exceptional performance of the car during the weekend, giving hope for future races. He mentioned that battling from P10 to contention brought him more joy than a dominant pole position victory, emphasizing the satisfaction of overcoming adversity in a race.
