Lewis Hamilton elected driver of the day in Las Vegas
The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a highlight of the Formula 1 season, as Max Verstappen was crowned Formula 1 world champion at the end of the race and with Lewis Hamilton voted driver of the day after a stunning performance. A well-deserved status after his spectacular comeback and his perfect management of the race on a challenging and demanding circuit.
It took the excitement of Las Vegas and its stars to crown Max Verstappen, who wins his fourth Formula 1 world championship title. As for the other drivers, Lewis Hamilton has nothing to envy. Voted driver of the day, he was able to demonstrate his talent on the American circuit with an impressive comeback and a nice second place finish behind his compatriot George Russell.
A race full of twists and turns
The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, held on an urban circuit crossing the famous Las Vegas Strip, turned out to be a test of endurance for the drivers, with demanding racing conditions and intense moments throughout the competition. While the starting grid featured some pleasant surprises, with Pierre Gasly in third position, it was Lewis Hamilton who stood out thanks to precise, strategic, and determined driving.
Tenth on the starting grid after a complicated start to the weekend and qualifying marked by difficulties due to the complex grip of the circuit, the Briton demonstrated rare technical mastery in order to move up lap by lap. Tire management, crucial on this abrasive and highly technical track, was a strong point of his strategy to optimize his pit stops and positions.
An impressive comeback
At the halfway point, the Mercedes driver seemed to have all the cards in hand to achieve a memorable performance. His management of the car on the track was exceptional. Lap after lap, he made a series of spectacular overtakes, notably on heavyweight rivals such as Sergio Pérez and George Russell, and even put pressure on the leaders by leading the race for a few laps.
The seven-time world champion not only recovered positions but also demonstrated an impressive mental and physical resilience to maintain a high pace throughout the race. His experience and knowledge of race strategies played a crucial role in his performance, despite a sometimes slower car than those of the championship leaders.
A moral victory
After the race, the one who will race 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, I might have been able to win. We don’t know exactly why we were so fast but the car has never been as performant 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-level 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.
