Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 - Race Schedule and Countdown

George Russell claimed victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, leading home teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes' first one-two finish since the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix. The result provided a perfect send-off for Hamilton in his final races with the Silver Arrows before his move to Ferrari, and came at the race where Max Verstappen had clinched his fourth World Championship just days earlier.

Starting from pole position, Russell controlled the race on the glittering Las Vegas Strip Circuit, managing his pace expertly through the 50 laps. Hamilton, in his penultimate race for Mercedes after 12 seasons with the team, delivered a composed drive to finish second, ensuring a perfect Mercedes celebration in the entertainment capital of the world. Carlos Sainz completed the podium in third for Ferrari, while Lando Norris set the fastest lap for McLaren.

The victory was Russell's fourth of the season and demonstrated Mercedes' resurgence in the second half of 2024. The Silver Arrows had evolved from struggling with their car concept to genuine race winners, providing hope for 2025. For Hamilton, the result was bittersweet - a strong performance in his farewell tour, but knowing his final opportunity to add to his seven World Championships with Mercedes had passed. The Las Vegas podium celebration, with both Silver Arrows drivers spraying champagne under the neon lights, provided an iconic image of Mercedes' season and Hamilton's impending departure.