F1. Lewis Hamilton voted driver of the day in Las Vegas

It took Las Vegas and its stars to crown Max Verstappen who won his fourth Formula 1 world champion title. As for the other drivers, Lewis Hamilton has nothing to envy. Elected driver of the day, he demonstrated his talent on the American circuit with an impressive comeback and a good second place at the finish behind his compatriot George Russell.

A race full of twists and turns

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, contested on a street circuit crossing the famous Las Vegas Strip, proved to be a test of endurance for drivers, with demanding racing conditions and intense moments throughout the competition . While the starting grid contained some nice surprises, with Pierre Gasly in third position, it was Lewis Hamilton who was able to stand out thanks to precise, strategic driving and full of determination.

Starting tenth on the starting grid after a complicated start to the weekend and qualifying marked by difficulties due to the circuit's complex grip, the Briton was able to demonstrate rare technical mastery to recover lap after lap. Tire management, crucial on this abrasive and very technical track, was a strong point of his strategy to optimize his stops and positions.

A masterful comeback

At mid-race, the Mercedes driver seemed to have all the cards in hand to achieve a memorable performance. His handling of the car on track was exceptional. Lap after lap, he made a series of spectacular overtakes, notably on strong rivals like Sergio Pérez and George Russell and even put pressure on the leaders by dominating the race for a few laps.

The seven-time world champion not only recovered places but also demonstrated impressive mental and physical resilience to maintain a high pace throughout the race. His experience and knowledge of how race strategies work played a crucial role in his performance, despite a car that was sometimes slower than those of the championship leaders.

A moral victory

After the race, the one who will drive for Ferrari next season expressed his satisfaction, not only for the driver of the day award but also for the way the Mercedes team handled the situation. “If I had done my job better, maybe I could have gotten the victory. We don't know exactly why we were so fast but the car has never been as good as this weekend.”»said Lewis Hamilton after the race.

Although victory in this race eluded Hamilton, the fact that he won the Driver of the Day award shows how he is still capable of delivering top performances even in difficult conditions. For a driver who has been racing in F1 for many years, this symbolic victory reinforces the image of a champion always ready to fight until the last lap.