Hamilton fastest in both Vegas practice sessionsAndrew BensonBBC F1 correspondent in Las VegasImage source, Getty ImagesMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton headed both Friday practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time champion led team-mate George Russell in the first session and McLaren’s Lando Norris in the second. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who can clinch his fourth world title this weekend, had a difficult day and ended up 17th fastest. The Dutchman will win the title as long as he does not lose more than two points to Norris in the race on Saturday (06:00 GMT Sunday). Hamilton was 0.011 seconds quicker than Norris in the second session, and 0.396secs clear of Russell in third.

Source: The Times November 22, 2024 09:48 UTC