Lewis Hamilton Leads Las Vegas Grand Prix Practice

Lewis Hamilton led the second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, clocking a best lap of 1:33.825, just ahead of Lando Norris by 0.011 seconds, while Max Verstappen struggled, finishing 17th and over two seconds off the pace. Verstappen criticized his Red Bull team for not having a dedicated low-downforce rear wing, which he believes has cost them valuable performance in recent races. Despite his struggles, Verstappen still holds a 62-point lead over Norris and can secure his fourth consecutive drivers' title if he finishes ahead of him in the race. Norris expressed frustration with his performance as he seeks to keep his slim title hopes alive. Hamilton, who will leave Mercedes for Ferrari after this season, noted that the car felt good despite challenges with track grip. The session took place under cold conditions, affecting tire performance and driving dynamics.