P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton found form to top both Friday practice sessions ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton showed a strong performance in Las Vegas, bouncing back from a tough weekend in Brazil and topping both practice sessions around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. In Free Practice 2, Hamilton finished ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes teammate George Russell, forming a British one-two-three. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez faced difficulties with the track conditions and ended up in 17th and 19th positions due to a red flag interruption during their soft-tyre runs. The low-grip nature of the track posed challenges for many drivers, with Russell showcasing impressive pace throughout the session. Hamilton eventually set the fastest time, followed closely by Norris and Russell, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc also showing competitive performances. Overall, it was a successful session for Hamilton and Mercedes as they aim for a late-season resurgence.
