“It is what it is,” Lewis Hamilton undeterred by P10 in Las Vegas GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton was seemingly not bogged down by failing to Qualify at the front of the grid for the Las Vegas GP.

“It is what it is,” Lewis Hamilton undeterred by P10 in Las Vegas GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton (via Formula 1)

Lewis Hamilton had high ambitions for the Las Vegas GP this weekend. The 39-year-old hopes to have a good final stint with Mercedes before moving to Ferrari next year. Though, Hamilton has found himself on the back foot after a disappointing Qualifying.

The seven-time world champion will start the Las Vegas GP from tenth place. Lewis Hamilton simply lacked the pace on his final run. Nevertheless, the Mercedes driver was seemingly unbothered by this setback. Rather, the Briton highlighted that the weekend has been positive for the team.

It is what it is. It’s been a good weekend so far.

Lewis Hamilton said post-Qualifying
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Moreover, Lewis Hamilton asserted that he would do his best on Sunday. The 39-year-old even congratulated teammate George Russell for taking pole position. Hamilton seemed to be happy with the conditions of the circuit. Team boss Toto Wolff has even revealed the Briton’s target for the race.

So I’ll give it my best shot tomorrow and congrats to George. Conditions are great. Nice and cool. It’s been nice all weekend.

Lewis Hamilton noted

Lewis Hamilton names ‘key’ factor for Las Vegas GP

The Las Vegas GP is one of the most challenging street races on the F1 calendar. Lewis Hamilton noted that he will need to make up places to get to the front on Sunday. Additionally, the seven-time world champion pointed out that tire degradation would be a key factor in the Grand Prix. The Briton even recalled the action-packed race fans witnessed in ‘Sin City’ last year.

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Lewis Hamilton (via Formula 1)

I’m really quite far back so I’ll just see what I can do from there. Degradation is gonna be key, had an eventful race here last year so.

Lewis Hamilton asserted

Hamilton seems to be determined to have a good result in Vegas. The Mercedes driver knows that the car has the pace for a positive performance. Thus, fans can expect the seven-time world champion to be making some moves throughout the course of the Grand Prix on Sunday.