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Lewis Hamilton has given the new Las Vegas F1 circuit an early thumbs up after his first real-world experience of driving it.
The Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton, expressed his enjoyment of his first outing on the high-speed street circuit, despite finishing ninth in the second practice due to delays. He mentioned that sliding through both high-speed and low-speed corners was challenging, as the track had low grip levels. Hamilton emphasized the importance of qualifying position and tire degradation. His teammate, George Russell, also praised the circuit, noting the high top speeds and the spectacle of racing at night. Russell described the initial laps as driving on ice and mentioned the challenge of braking at high speeds with minimal downforce.