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Did Lewis Hamilton make a mistake in Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying?
Jenson Button claimed that Lewis Hamilton “lost focus” and made a mistake leading to a humiliating qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Hamilton qualifying last for the first time in his F1 career due to a miscommunication during a wet session. Button expressed that as a driver, Hamilton should have been aware of all regulations and the timing line, even when faced with red lights flashing. Despite the challenging conditions, Button believes Hamilton should have maintained focus on the correct procedures for starting the next lap. Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson felt that Hamilton missed a valid push lap during the incident, while fellow pundit Bernie Collins defended the Ferrari pit wall’s instructions to Hamilton, highlighting the communication indicating the need to continue pushing for another lap. In the end, the confusion and misinterpretation of signals led to Hamilton’s shocking exit from qualifying, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and alert in high-pressure situations.
