'Can't get much worse' than qualifying last - Hamilton
Summary
Lewis Hamilton finished last in the qualifying round for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking the first time he has done so based solely on pace in his 19-year Formula 1 career. He struggled with keeping his tires at the right temperature and faced issues with his brakes during the wet conditions. This is part of a tough season for Hamilton in his first year with Ferrari.Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton qualified last for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a first in his career based on pace alone.
- The race conditions were wet, an area where Hamilton has historically performed well.
- Hamilton was 2.301 seconds slower than his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in the first session.
- This season is Hamilton's first with Ferrari, and he described it as challenging after retiring in a previous race in Brazil.
- Hamilton has not yet been on the podium this season for Ferrari, though he won a sprint race in China.
- Hamilton faced issues with tire temperature and brake performance in the qualifying session.
- A yellow flag during his final lap prevented him from improving his time to move to the next session.
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