Hamilton Leads Mercedes Dominance in Las Vegas Opening Practice

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell showcased dominant performances for Mercedes in the opening practice session of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Hamilton securing the top spot on the timesheet at 1:35.001s, finishing 0.396 seconds ahead of Russell. Lando Norris from McLaren slipped into third, with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari following closely behind. Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who could potentially clinch his fourth championship title with strong performances in the upcoming races, struggled to find pace, settling for fifth in the session.

The practice was marked by a flurry of hot laps as drivers battled low grip and dust on the track. Hamilton's impressive time was achieved after he improved on his second lap, marking purple sectors in two of the three intervals. The session ultimately highlighted Mercedes' strengths, with its drivers leading the pack and setting a competitive tone for the rest of the weekend.