Lewis Hamilton was beaming with optimism after topping the timing screens in FP1 and FP2 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion is hunting a third victory of the season in Sin City after one of his toughest weekends at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
After FP2, he said: “I felt really good out there today. I think that is the first practice day this year that we’ve been consistently strong, and the car has felt quick throughout. I am really enjoying driving this track and it was nice to put together three good, competitive sectors over the lap.
“Despite topping both sessions, it is difficult to know exactly where we are in the competitive order with everyone running different fuel loads and run plans. Our long-run pace didn’t look quite as good as our speed on the single lap. We therefore have work to do overnight to try and improve that without compromising our speed for qualifying. I’m hopeful we can still be in the mix tomorrow; I will get some good rest tonight and come back strong.”
