Cold desert temperatures biggest challenge in Vegas, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton revealed that the anticipated low temperatures during the night in the desert will pose the biggest challenge for the drivers in the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Formula 1 will be making a glamourous return to Sin City after a 41-year absence on a new 3.8-mile track.

Vegas is well known for his boiling hot temperatures during the summer, but they drop off significantly in the night. For instance, the weather forecast for Saturday evening predicts a drop off to below 10 Degrees in Celsius, which is essentially equivalent of winter testing.

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“I think the biggest challenge is going to be the temperature,” Hamilton said.

“Usually you’re in hotter climates so this is chilly. But I raced when I was younger in cold climates like this – in Scotland and around the UK.”

“But it’ll be interesting this weekend. Also it’s a new circuit, we only have a short amount of time to learn it so I’m excited.”