Lewis Hamilton completed an opening-day clean sweep at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix as he went fastest in the second practice session.
In the first practice session, Mercedes showed strength as Lewis Hamilton led George Russell by three and a half tenths. Hamilton continued his pace by setting the fastest lap in FP2, outpacing Lando Norris by a mere 0.011s. The cold Vegas temperatures and lack of track grip posed challenges for all 20 F1 drivers during the second session. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez both struggled with grip issues, while Alex Albon faced a fuel system problem. Despite some challenges, Hamilton performed well, leading the session with a positive outlook for the race. Norris and Russell followed closely behind, confirming Mercedes’ strong showing on Friday. Ferrari, Alpine, Haas, and McLaren all faced tough competition as the Constructors’ Championship battle heated up. The session ended with Williams and Red Bull drivers struggling, setting the stage for an intriguing race ahead.
