George Russell Tops Final Las Vegas Practice Session

George Russell led the charge in the final practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, clocking a top time of 1m 33.570s amid cooler weather conditions. This performance reinforced Mercedes' strong showing throughout the event, with Russell demonstrating impressive pace, particularly in the first sector as he completed 18 laps. Following him, Oscar Piastri in his McLaren finished second, while Carlos Sainz secured third place for Ferrari.

The session saw a late flurry of activity as drivers made final attempts to boost their times. Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, encountered early tyre issues but rallied to finish fifth by the session's end. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton completed the top five, indicating a competitive field as the drivers prepare for the race ahead.