F1 | Las Vegas GP FP2 live coverage: Ferrari SF-25 battles the cold to remain on top

F1 | Las Vegas GP FP2 live coverage: Ferrari SF-25 battles the cold to remain on top. Follow the live coverage of FP2 at the Las Vegas GP..

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari SF-25, garage, 2025 F1

The engines are warming up in the cold Nevada air as the cars hit the track for the FP2 session of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Ferrari is challenging Mercedes for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Formula 1 returns to action in Las Vegas for FP2: follow our live coverage of the second Free Practice session of the GP. Ferrari, currently fourth in the standings, is fighting to climb back to second in the Constructors’ Championship.

The gap to Red Bull is 4 points, while Mercedes sits 36 points ahead. After the disaster in Brazil, where both Ferrari drivers retired, the Maranello team must turn things around immediately. It won’t be easy: the Las Vegas street circuit is not favorable to Ferrari, appearing more suited to the Silver Arrows. Last year, Mercedes achieved a one-two finish, with George Russell winning and Lewis Hamilton finishing on the second step of the podium.

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari got the weekend off to an excellent start earlier today in Las Vegas, posting the fastest time in the opening practice session with a 1:34.802 from the Monegasque. Charles Leclerc showed impressive pace right from the start, remaining a top contender on both medium and soft tires throughout the session. The FP2 session for the Las Vegas GP is scheduled to start live at 05:00 Central European Time. Our live coverage of the session will begin around 04:55.

F1 Las Vegas GP 2025: what’s the weekend weather forecast?

What weather can we expect for the Las Vegas race weekend? Prepare your coat and scarf: a cold weekend lies ahead. During Friday’s Free Practice sessions, precipitation could affect performance on track, with temperatures around 10°C.

Temperatures will be slightly more favorable on Saturday, during the peak of qualifying, though conditions will not improve significantly. Around 12°C is expected, with no rain predicted.

The chill will continue to accompany drivers and teams on race day. Temperatures are forecasted to be around 10°C when the cars take to the track. No precipitation is currently expected.