P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Mercedes driver suffered a difficult race after contact with Oscar Piastri put him towards the back of the pack in the opening stages of the race.
Lewis Hamilton described the Las Vegas Grand Prix as a challenging race for Mercedes, as a badly-timed puncture ruined his chances. He started from 10th on the grid and was caught up in Turn 1 due to low track temperatures. Hamilton then made contact with Oscar Piastri at Turn 14, causing a right-rear puncture and ending their chances of a podium finish. Despite eventually finishing in seventh place, Hamilton lost out on second in the Drivers’ Championship. He also mentioned that it was difficult to extract the full performance from the car, although he acknowledged its strengths.
