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Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton rued a poor run in qualifying for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, claiming “if I’d done my job yesterday, it would have been a breeze today.”
Lewis Hamilton showed strong performance throughout the Las Vegas GP weekend, topping the first two practice sessions but making mistakes in the Q3 qualifying session, starting 10th on the grid. Despite this setback, he managed to finish second behind his Mercedes teammate, George Russell. Hamilton admitted his errors but praised his team’s efforts and enjoyed fighting his way to the front from 10th position. Mercedes dominated the race, with Hamilton noting that their car felt the best it ever had. Hamilton’s impressive pace allowed him to make a relatively easy climb to second place. He commended Russell’s flawless performance and expressed gratitude for the team’s 1-2 finish. Hamilton reminisced on the thrill of starting from the back and moving forward, likening it to his early racing days at Rye House.
