P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes’ encouraging start to the Las Vegas GP weekend continued as George Russell topped a final practice session that was effectively brought to a premature end when Lance Stroll stopped on track
Mercedes had a strong start to the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, with George Russell topping the final practice session. Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin stopped on track, causing a premature end to the session. Despite the red flag, Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull are expected to compete for pole position. Russell ended the session fastest, setting a new fastest lap of the weekend. Max Verstappen complained about grip issues but improved on soft tires. Hamilton and Russell had competitive performances, with Mercedes leading the pack in practice times.
