Hamilton Finds Comfort Despite Vegas Struggles

Lewis Hamilton voiced a positive outlook following the opening practice sessions for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite a relatively subdued performance compared to his teammate. He indicated a growing comfort level with the car throughout the day, noting improvements even with interruptions from yellow and red flags. Hamilton acknowledged that putting together a clean fast lap proved difficult in both sessions.

Ferrari, his team, is contending with the unique challenge of generating tire temperatures in the cool, smooth conditions of Las Vegas, an issue that has historically troubled them. Despite this, Charles Leclerc, who led the first practice, shared a generally positive assessment of the team's competitiveness, anticipating a tight competition for pole position. He remains focused on making the right adjustments for the upcoming qualifying session.

Reflecting on his recent performance history, the 2024 Las Vegas GP marked the last time Lewis Hamilton secured a podium finish, a streak he aims to break this weekend. The team is optimistic about finding the optimal setup to extract maximum performance from the car, hoping to turn the weekend into a strong result after a year without a top-three finish.