The city of the game puts us to the test right away: Ferrari or Mercedes? Red or black? The first two free practice sessions of the Las Vegas GP have done nothing but fuel the uncertainty. Mercedes dominated in the cold desert night, while Ferrari, the favorite on the eve, remained lurking. And in the middle of all this is Lando Norris, ready to enter a game that seems more open than ever. Let's see the advice for Fantasy F1 to create the perfect formation with 100 credits in the Community Club NOW.
On a single lap, Mercedes seems to be the car to beat, with Hamilton and Russell making the most of the cold conditions and the reduced grip of the asphalt. But beware, the Brackley team has often shone on Friday only to lose the thread of the story for the rest of the weekend. Ferrari, on the other hand, has shown encouraging signs both on a single lap and on race pace, with Leclerc and Sainz ready to capitalise on the good performance of their SF-24s. Norris, for his part, complained about McLaren, still looking for the right compromise between aerodynamic load and speed on the straight, but the British driver is always capable of surprising.
The strategy and possible twists
Tyre management will be crucial on a track that continues to evolve. Graining could be the key factor: if particularly severe, it could force teams to opt for a two-stop strategy, thus increasing the unpredictability of the race. McLaren seems particularly vulnerable to this problem, while Ferrari appears more solid on the tyre management front. However, Red Bull should not be forgotten: despite an uphill Friday and a rear wing that did not give the results hoped for, Verstappen and Perez remain two drivers capable of overturning any predictions. However, the gap to the top is considerable, and Max may have to wait until Qatar to put his fourth world title in the bag.
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Building a competitive lineup for Fantasy F1 on such an unpredictable weekend requires a balance between certainties and gambles. For the Las Vegas GP, we are banking on a mix of in-form drivers and outsiders ready to surprise. Charles Leclerc is the fixed point: with a Ferrari that is competitive both on the flying lap and on the race pace, the Monegasque represents a guarantee. Alongside him, George Russell, who with a dominant Mercedes in free practice has shown that he can shine even in complex conditions.
Special attention should be paid to Pierre Gasly, who has found continuity with Alpine and is coming off an excellent podium in Brazil, a valid and low-cost choice. Kevin Magnussen, instead, wants to redeem himself after the absence in Brazil, and his pace in the free practice was solid. Finally, Valtteri Bottas: despite the five-place penalty for changing the battery, the Finn could stage an interesting comeback, guaranteeing extra points.
Las Vegas GP Predictions
Safety Car: YES
Virtual Safety Car: YES
Red Flag: SI
Drivers distinguish between wet/full wet tires in the race: DO NOT
Team double in the race: DO NOT
Driver who starts on pole wins the race: DO NOT
Stables to bring both riders into the top 10: 4
Drivers forced to retire: 3
