Motorsport photoLydia MeeSat, November 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM UTC·7 min readLewis Hamilton is set for a challenging Las Vegas Grand Prix after qualifying in 20th.
The wet qualifying session left the Briton battling against poor visibility and struggling with grip. After finishing the third practice session feeling like one of the fastest on the track, Hamilton endured a disappointing end to the day.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Obviously, it feels horrible. It doesn't feel good. But all I can do is I've just got to let it go by," he explained after qualifying.
"I'm going to try and come back tomorrow. I've done everything I could possibly do in terms of preparation, in terms of getting all the practice sessions. Today was feeling amazing in P3.
"I just didn't get a lap at the end, but I felt like we were quickest. And then you come out of qualifying 20th. This year is definitely the hardest year."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLooking ahead to tomorrow, the Ferrari driver added: "We'll try tomorrow. I think we've got a really good car. It'll be really, really hard to come back from 20th."
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariAfter some initial confusion about whether Hamilton had crossed the line in time to put in a final lap and whether there had been a communication issue with the team, he clarified that it was red as he crossed the line.
"I had a yellow flag in the last corner, and then going into Turn 17 there was a yellow flag, and then I had to lift, came across the line and it was red. But I didn't have the grip anyway, so I don't think it would have made much difference."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe further clarified with Sky Sports F1: "Well, I mean, as I came across the line it was red, so there was no miscommunication to myself."
McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position and will be joined on the front row by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Williams's Carlos Sainz will start in P3.
Photos from Las Vegas GP - Practice and Qualifying
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLewis Hamilton, Ferrari SF-25
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari SF-25Peter Fox / Getty Images
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing TeamGlenn Dunbar / LAT Images via Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing TeamGlenn Dunbar / LAT Images via Getty Images
Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, WilliamsSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls TeamGuido De Bortoli
Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02
Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02Kym Illman / Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJames Vowles, Team Principal of Williams
James Vowles, Team Principal of WilliamsRudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, AlpineSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariGuido De Bortoli
Isack Hadjar, RB F1 Team
Isack Hadjar, RB F1 TeamJayce Illman / Getty Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL39
Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL39Chris Graythen / Getty Images
Alex Albon, Williams FW47
Alex Albon, Williams FW47Jayce Illman / Getty Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB21, Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB21, Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02Bryn Lennon / Formula 1 via Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-25
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-25Jayce Illman / Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the Paddock
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the PaddockSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the Paddock
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the PaddockSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Ben Affleck in the Paddock
Ben Affleck in the PaddockMichael Potts / LAT Images via Getty Images
Ben Affleck in the Paddock
Ben Affleck in the PaddockMichael Potts / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLaurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull RacingMichael Potts / LAT Images via Getty Images
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull RacingMichael Potts / LAT Images via Getty Images
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team, Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team, Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
An Elvis impersonator in the Paddock during final practice
An Elvis impersonator in the Paddock during final practiceGlenn Dunbar / LAT Images via Getty Images
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Blaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garage
Blaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garageSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBlaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garage
Blaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garageSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenGlenn Dunbar / LAT Images via Getty Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenGlenn Dunbar / LAT Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariGuido De Bortoli
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing TeamSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing TeamSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGeorge Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, AlpineSam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin RacingSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, AlpineGuido De Bortoli
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, AlpineGuido De Bortoli
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, AlpineSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, AlpineSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariSimon Galloway / LAT Images via Getty Images
Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLaren
Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLarenZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFranco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, AlpineBryn Lennon / Formula 1 / Getty Images
Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLaren
Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLarenSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenZak Mauger / LAT Images via Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariSam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingRudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingRudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingRudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenKym Illman / Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariChris Graythen / Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariChris Graythen / Getty Images
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, AlpineJayce Illman / Getty Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
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