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The British Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) once again confirmed the strength of Mercedes in the DT Las Vegas by once again setting the best time of the second free practice session, with only eleven miles of advantage over the British Lando Norris (McLaren).
In his last race with Mercedes before saying goodbye and leaving for Ferrari, the seven-time world champion set a time of 1:33.825, very similar to that of Norris, in second place, and marked a difference of five ten positions compared to the Dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who didn’t even put the soft tires on.
Sainz, fourth, Alonso, fourteenth
For his part, Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) finished fourth, nearly three tenths behind Hamilton, while Spaniard Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) finished fourteenth in a session that saw many closed brakes. again, caused, mainly by the asphalt of the city of the game, even colder than in the first session.
Between that situation and the bad grip, no one was spared from making a trip to the gaps of the circuit, especially fourteen, after the long straight, in which many drivers were not able to control keep on their car.
Thai Alexander Albol (Williams) was unable to drive his vehicle, finishing last and unable to go on track in the final minutes of the session due to a car problem. stopped suddenly and caused him to raise a red flag momentarily. Twenty minutes left in the race.
Norris, Hamilton, Colapinto driver gallery, Sainz y Verstappen and Las Vegas. EFE/Shawn Thew
Mercedes controlled session
Although Verstappen will win the World Drivers’ Championship this weekend if he beats Norris, ties or loses just two points, the truth is that he didn’t even test the soft tires and was more than two seconds behind at the end of the session, an anomaly within Verstappen’s competitive gene.
And the session was dominated from start to finish by Mercedes. First was the British George Russell (Mercedes), who set the best time of the weekend until then, falling under 1.35.
While the engineers were busy changing the configuration of Alonso’s Aston Martin, with many kicks that made driving impossible, the Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) took first and Sainz, third, show the strength of Ferrari on this circuit as well.
But Mercedes began to pull away again and, although Norris slipped into second position, he could do nothing to stop the pace of the seven-time world champion, who led with his time of 1:33.825 this second session, the last one this Friday. European Championship held on Thursday night in Las Vegas. By EFE
## Interview: The Las Vegas Grand Prix Heats Up
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing two Formula 1 experts, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], to discuss the exciting developments from the second free practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
**Section 1: Mercedes Takes the Lead**
* [Guest 1 Name], Lewis Hamilton once again demonstrated his formidable skills, setting the fastest time. Could this be a sign of things to come for Mercedes in Las Vegas?
* [Guest 2 Name], how significant is it that Hamilton set this time so early in the weekend? What implications might this have on the overall race strategy for Mercedes and their rivals?
* Do you think Hamilton’s impressive performance today could be attributed to specific track characteristics or is it a testament to Mercedes’ car development?
**Section 2: Verstappen’s Enigma**
* [Guest 1 Name], Max Verstappen chose not to test soft tires, finishing well behind Hamilton. Is this a strategic move or a cause for concern?
* [Guest 2 Name], considering Verstappen can secure the World Driver’s champtionship this weekend, could this relaxed performance be a way for him to conserve energy for the critical qualifying and race days?
* Do you think Verstappen’s performance today is indicative of a potential vulnerability in his otherwise dominant season?
**Section 3: Ferrari Finds Their Footing?**
* [Guest 1 Name], Carlos Sainz secured fourth place, showcasing Ferrari’s competitiveness. What does this tell us about Ferrari’s chances this weekend?
* [Guest 2 Name], can Ferrari maintain this momentum through the weekend and pose a serious threat to Mercedes and Red Bull?
* What are the key factors that might contribute to Ferrari’s success or failure in Las Vegas?
**Section 4: The Challenging Las Vegas Circuit**
* [Guest 1 Name], many drivers, including Fernando Alonso, experienced difficulties with the track conditions. How does the specific asphalt in Las Vegas impact driver performance?
* [Guest 2 Name], are there unique challenges presented by the circuit layout that we haven’t seen in other races this season?
* How might teams and drivers adapt their strategies to overcome these challenges and maximize performance?
**Conclusion:**
[Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], thank you for sharing your insights and analysis. This Las Vegas Grand Prix promises to be thrilling, and we’ll be watching closely to see how these stories unfold. Be sure to check out world-today-news.com for comprehensive coverage of the race weekend.
