The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend begins with FP1: Ferrari is chasing confirmation on a friendly circuit, Max Verstappen wants to reduce the championship gap, and the weather remains a major unknown. Follow our live report.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix officially gets underway with the first free practice session. Many uncertainties affect all teams, starting with the cold conditions and the risk of rain. Ferrari finally finds a circuit that suits its package, giving the team a real chance to fight for its first victory of the season. Max Verstappen could take advantage of the difficulties McLaren may face on the long straights of the Nevada street circuit. It will be a real roulette for everyone — welcome to Las Vegas.
How the field arrives in Las Vegas
Lando Norris is building what looks like a solid claim on the world championship. In the last two rounds he has been almost flawless, and he now aims to keep exploiting this positive momentum to extend his lead even further. However, it will not be simple: McLaren has historically suffered from high drag, something that could make a real difference on the endless straights of the gambling capital. Max Verstappen, on the other hand, has no intention of backing down. After delivering an epic comeback drive at the Brazilian Grand Prix, he aims to capitalize on any moment of weakness from the Papaya team.
Ferrari, meanwhile, arrives at a circuit that has historically been friendly to the Maranello outfit. In the last two editions, the team has always been among the protagonists, and this year the desire to finally secure a first win provides extra motivation for everyone in red. Mercedes also enters the weekend as a potential surprise contender: with low temperatures expected and considering last year’s dominance, the Silver Arrows could also be in the fight for victory. Kimi Antonelli might be ready to seize the opportunity as well, given his impressive recent performances and his desire to celebrate what would be his first win in Formula 1.
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