P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes’ Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend got off to a fantastic start as it topped both practice sessions.
George Russell acknowledged that Mercedes is perplexed by their unexpected strong performance on the first day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton leading the way in practice sessions. Despite the team’s struggles at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, they showed a significant improvement in Las Vegas. Russell mentioned that they are unsure why the car performed so well on the street circuit. He also noted that while Mercedes has historically started strong on Fridays and then slipped back, their rivals often hold back during practice. Russell expressed optimism but cautioned that the competition might close the gap in performance before the race.
