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Lewis Hamilton "feels horrible" as he braces for "really hard" F1 Las Vegas GP recovery drive

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lewis 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.

"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."

Looking 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 (Photo by: Sam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images)

After 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."

He 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

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari SF-25

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Alexander Albon, Williams

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

James Vowles, Team Principal of Williams

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Pierre Gasly, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Isack Hadjar, RB F1 Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL39

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Alex Albon, Williams FW47

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB21, Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team VCARB 02

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-25

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the Paddock

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss arrive in the Paddock

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Ben Affleck in the Paddock

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Ben Affleck in the Paddock

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team, Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

An Elvis impersonator in the Paddock during final practice

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Blaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garage

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Blaise Matuidi in the Alpine F1 garage

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

George Russell, Mercedes

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Pierre Gasly, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Pierre Gasly, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Pierre Gasly, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Carlos Sainz, Williams, Zak Brown, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Lando Norris, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Las Vegas GP - Friday, in photos

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