P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a highly successful opening day of running in Las Vegas, topping both practice sessions.
Lewis Hamilton is cautious about his chances at the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend despite a strong start in practice sessions, urging Mercedes to maintain their pace. His teammate George Russell also showed competitiveness, marking a bounce back from Hamilton’s disappointing performance at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Hamilton remains positive about his driving on Friday but acknowledges the need for improvement in their race pace. He highlighted the challenge of balancing speed with consistency throughout the lap during the upcoming races. The colder conditions in Las Vegas might benefit Mercedes, who have struggled in hot temperatures throughout the season. Hamilton is determined to work hard overnight to fine-tune the car and hopes for a strong outcome in the race on Sunday.
