P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell scored a third pole position of the season for Mercedes, this time at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff has instructed the Mercedes team to enhance the car’s performance in various conditions following George Russell’s impressive pole position in the Las Vegas “winter” session. Mercedes’ W15 has excelled in colder weather this season, as demonstrated by Russell’s pole wins in wet conditions in Canada and Britain, and Hamilton’s victories in Britain and Belgium. Despite Hamilton’s 10th place in Las Vegas due to Q3 errors, Russell secured a pole position in freezing temperatures, highlighting Mercedes’ adaptability in different conditions. Wolff praised the team’s performance as “dirty track champions” but stressed the need for the upcoming W16 model to excel in all weather conditions. Looking ahead to the race, Wolff identified P4 starter Charles Leclerc as a strong contender, emphasizing the importance of tire management in determining the eventual winner among the top teams.
