F1 Nation 'Oscar has nothing to lose' - 2025 Las Vegas GP Preview with James Hinchcliffe
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Nov 17, 2025 
F1 TV expert and six-time IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe joins Tom Clarkson for a thrilling preview of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. They dive into Lando Norris's championship mindset and Oscar Piastri's need to capitalize with nothing to lose. Hinchcliffe discusses the complexities of the Vegas street circuit, Red Bull's slim title chances, and Ferrari’s hopes for a win despite recent struggles. The conversation also touches on the fiery midfield battle and the significance of race strategies in the remaining triple-header.
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Vegas Is A Distinct, Data-Poor Street Track
- Vegas is a unique street circuit with long straights, many slow corners, and cool night conditions that change team dynamics.
- Limited data from only two prior races means teams must prioritise cautious setup and tyre prep early in the weekend.
Progress Gradually In Early Sessions
- Build up cautiously in FP1 at Vegas to understand tyre prep and surface temperature in cool night running.
- Run extra tyre warm-up laps and extra runs to find the right tyre window before pushing for lap time.
Norris Has Quietly Removed His Errors
- Lando Norris's recent form shows increased consistency and confidence, removing earlier qualifying errors.
- That mindset and fight approach are critical as he manages a 24-point lead with 83 points remaining.