P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton expressed that it was the “first time I’ve had a day like that” in 2024 as he headed the opening two practice hours at F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
“Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 with a significant margin in FP1 and topped the times again in FP2, surpassing Lando Norris. Despite Mercedes’ recent struggles, Hamilton’s positive practice performance boosts his confidence for the upcoming race in Brazil. Hamilton acknowledges the need for improvement in their race pace without sacrificing their strong qualifying pace. He is satisfied with his driving but acknowledges the challenges ahead and plans to focus on subtle adjustments rather than major changes to his car. Overall, Hamilton remains optimistic about their competitive position and is determined to come back stronger in the next races.”
