Lewis Hamilton Leads Practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton showcased a strong performance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, topping both practice sessions ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, who finished second, and Mercedes teammate George Russell in third. Hamilton's times marked an impressive rebound following a disappointing 10th place finish in Brazil. Max Verstappen, leading the championship, struggled significantly, finishing 17th in the second session and citing difficulties with the cold conditions. Hamilton's success comes as he prepares to leave Mercedes for Ferrari after the season, while Norris aims to close the 62-point gap to Verstappen to keep his title hopes alive. The practice sessions were marked by a mid-session red flag due to Alex Albon's car issues, which disrupted qualifying simulations for several teams. As teams now adapt their strategies, Hamilton's dominant showing sets a competitive tone ahead of the qualifying rounds.