Lewis Hamilton maintained the lead in the second training session valid for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, held this Friday (22) on the Vegas Strip urban circuit. After a Mercedes one-two in FP1, with Hamilton ahead, the seven-time champion clocked 1:33.825s to be the fastest of the 60-minute session.
Lando Norris was second, just 11 thousandths behind the Mercedes driver. George Russell, second in FP1, finished third, 0.190 seconds behind his teammate.
Ferrari followed soon after with Carlos Sainz ahead of Charles Leclerc, in P4 and P5, respectively.
Pierre Gasly, from Alpine, was in the top 10 for much of FP2 and finished in sixth place. Esteban Ocon, Gasly’s teammate, was 12th.
Haas finished with its driver duo inside the top 10. Kevin Magnussen was seventh and Nico Hulkenberg was ninth. Among them, Oscar Piastri, in the second McLaren MCL38.
Yuki Tsunoda was Red Bull’s best in tenth place. Liam Lawson, in the other VCarb 01, was still ahead of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, in P15.
Verstappen was only 17th, while Sergio Perez was ahead only of Alexander Albon, who completed just four laps in FP2 and had fuel flow problems in his Williams FW46.
Formula 1 returns this Friday night at 11:30 pm Brasília time, with the last training session valid for the Las Vegas GP.
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Check out the results of FP2 from the Las Vegas GP:
1) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1’33.825
2) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes) 1’33.836
3) George Russell (Mercedes) 1’34.015
4) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 1’34.105
5) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1’34.313
6) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Renault) 1’34.651
7) Kevin Magnussen (Haas/Ferrari) 1’34.686
8) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes) 1’34.798
9) Nico Hülkenberg (Haas/Ferrari) 1’34.818
10) Yuki Tsunoda (RB/Honda RBPT) 1’34.997
11) Valtteri Bottas (Sauber/Ferrari) 1’35.020
12) Esteban Ocon (Alpine/Renault) 1’35.221
13) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Mercedes) 1’35.251
14) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Mercedes) 1’35.440
15) Liam Lawson (RB/Honda RBPT) 1’35.671
16) Zhou Guanyu (Sauber/Ferrari) 1’35.765
17) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Honda RBPT) 1’35.834
18) Franco Colapinto (Williams/Mercedes) 1’35.868
19) Sergio Pérez (Red Bull/Honda RBPT) 1’36.055
20) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes) 1’39.629
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: FP2 Highlights and Insights
Ah, the Las Vegas Grand Prix! The only race where the pit stops are just as likely to be interrupted by Elvis impersonators as by tire changes! But let’s get serious. On this thrilling Friday evening, Lewis Hamilton kept the momentum going, clocking in at a blistering 1:33.825 to dominate the second practice session. Perhaps he finally found that extra boost of speed by eating one too many of those absurdly large burgers on the Strip!
Hot on his tail was Lando Norris, just 11 thousandths of a second shy of Hamilton’s time. You’ve got to love the close competition! If this were a ‘who can get lost in Vegas’ contest, Hamilton would probably emerge victorious, having lost Norris somewhere near the roulette tables. Meanwhile, George Russell rounded out the Mercedes trio in third, proving that Mercedes is still very much in the game, or should we say, “game on!”?
Ferrari’s Fast and Furious Duo
In a commendable display, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc drove their Ferraris into P4 and P5, respectively. They were quick, which is promising. Not surprisingly, Ferrari always knows how to throw in a “late-breaking” performance, much like their pit crew does when they forget the tires! That said, watching them manage to stay competitive in a world dominated by Mercedes is like watching a cat trying to catch a laser pointer—it’s amusing, and you keep wondering if it’ll actually catch up.
Alpine Making Waves
A quick shout-out to Pierre Gasly from Alpine, who managed to land in P6. Now that’s the kind of finish that deserves a celebratory drink! I mean, at this point, even being in the top 10 is like winning the lottery, especially when your teammate Esteban Ocon squeezes in at P12. It’s all about partnership, folks—like a buddy system for not getting lost on the Vegas Strip!
Haas Steps Up
And let’s not overlook the Haas team, who comfortably snuck in with Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg at P7 and P9, respectively. Just like a classic Las Vegas act, they’re proving that sometimes, it’s not about how flashy you are—it’s about being consistent while you keep the audience guessing.
Red Bull’s Mysterious Plight
Now here’s a twist! Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, usually making headlines, found themselves languishing in P17 and P19. Is it just me, or does that feel like the ultimate ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ moment? The two Red Bull drivers should consider a magic show for the weekend because they definitely had no tricks up their sleeves during FP2!
Well, that wraps up another unpredictable day of racing action on the hallowed tarmac of Las Vegas. Tune in tonight at 11:30 PM Brasília time for the final training session, and let’s see if the drama continues or if someone manages to find a way to outshine Hamilton, our reigning king of the circuit!
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FP2 Results Summary
| Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1’33.825 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren/Mercedes | 1’33.836 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1’34.015 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1’34.105 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1’34.313 |
| 6 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine/Renault | 1’34.651 |
| 7 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas/Ferrari | 1’34.686 |
| 8 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren/Mercedes | 1’34.798 |
| 9 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas/Ferrari | 1’34.818 |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB/Honda RBPT | 1’34.997 |
| 11 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber/Ferrari | 1’35.020 |
| 12 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine/Renault | 1’35.221 |
| 13 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin/Mercedes | 1’35.251 |
| 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin/Mercedes | 1’35.440 |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | RB/Honda RBPT | 1’35.671 |
| 16 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber/Ferrari | 1’35.765 |
| 17 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull/Honda RBPT | 1’35.834 |
| 18 | Franco Colapinto | Williams/Mercedes | 1’35.868 |
| 19 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull/Honda RBPT | 1’36.055 |
| 20 | Alexander Albon | Williams/Mercedes | 1’39.629 |
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In an electrifying display of speed, Lewis Hamilton dominated the second practice session for the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, held on Friday (22) at the iconic Vegas Strip urban circuit. Following a Mercedes one-two finish in the first practice session, with Hamilton leading the pack, the seven-time world champion showcased his prowess by clocking an impressive lap time of 1:33.825s, securing his position as the fastest driver in the 60-minute session.
Lando Norris, demonstrating remarkable skill, trailed closely behind Hamilton, finishing in a commendable second place with a time of just 11 thousandths of a second slower than the Mercedes driver. Meanwhile, George Russell, who had earlier secured second place in FP1, wrapped up the session in third, marking a notable performance just 0.190 seconds off his teammate’s impressive pace.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc followed closely, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, as the Scuderia continued to hunt for more competitive performance in the fast-paced environment of Las Vegas.
Pierre Gasly kept the momentum going for Alpine, maintaining a strong presence in the top 10 throughout FP2, ultimately finishing the session in sixth place. His teammate, Esteban Ocon, concluded the session in 12th position, showing potential for improvement as the weekend progresses.
Haas made a significant impact as both of their drivers finished inside the top 10, with Kevin Magnussen achieving a respectable seventh place and Nico Hülkenberg securing ninth. Notably, Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren MCL38 positioned himself directly between the Haas duo in eighth place.
On the Red Bull front, Yuki Tsunoda emerged as the team’s best performer in tenth, while Liam Lawson’s efforts placed him ahead of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, who faced difficulties throughout the session, finishing in 15th and 19th places, respectively. Verstappen’s performance was particularly surprising as he ended the session in 17th, while Perez could only manage to outpace Alexander Albon, who had a challenging stint with fuel flow issues, completing only four laps in his Williams FW46.
As the excitement builds, Formula 1 will return to action tonight at 11:30 pm Brasília time for the final practice session ahead of the Las Vegas GP.
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Check out the results of FP2 from the Las Vegas GP:
1) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1’33.825
2) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes) 1’33.836
3) George Russell (Mercedes) 1’34.015
4) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 1’34.105
5) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1’34.313
6) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Renault) 1’34.651
7) Kevin Magnussen (Haas/Ferrari) 1’34.686
8) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes) 1’34.798
9) Nico Hülkenberg (Haas/Ferrari) 1’34.818
10) Yuki Tsunoda (RB/Honda RBPT) 1’34.997
11) Valtteri Bottas (Sauber/Ferrari) 1’35.020
12) Esteban Ocon (Alpine/Renault) 1’35.221
13) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Mercedes) 1’35.251
14) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Mercedes) 1’35.440
15) Liam Lawson (RB/Honda RBPT) 1’35.671
16) Zhou Guanyu (Sauber/Ferrari) 1’35.765
17) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Honda RBPT) 1’35.834
18) Franco Colapinto (Williams/Mercedes) 1’35.868
19) Sergio Pérez (Red Bull/Honda RBPT) 1’36.055
20) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes) 1’39.629
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What factors contributed to Lewis Hamilton’s unfortunate 20th position in the practice session?
Ing the session in an unfortunate 20th position.
As the teams prepare for the final practice session later tonight, all eyes will be on the defending champion, Lewis Hamilton, to see if he can maintain his edge or if his competitors will rise to the occasion. With qualifying just around the corner, the drivers know that every moment counts, especially on such a unique and demanding track.
As excitement builds for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, fans will be eager to see if anyone can dethrone Hamilton from the top spot. Make sure to stay connected for all the latest updates and live coverage that will bring you front-row access to this thrilling race weekend!
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