In an exciting lead-up to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, George Russell emerged as the fastest driver in the final practice session, with Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz following closely behind. Mercedes showcased their strong performance, continuing their impressive streak despite a red-flag interruption. Meanwhile, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton also proved competitive, topping the time sheets on Thursday and displaying a remarkable turnaround after previous difficulties. As the drivers prepared for the upcoming qualifying sessions, Max Verstappen managed to recover from an earlier crash risk, finishing fifth, while Hamilton and Russell led the way for Mercedes, raising questions about their potential dominance in the race.