F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 1st Free Practice Live Twitch / YouTube Streaming

F1 live timing and Twitch / YouTube coverage of the first free practice session for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Round 22 of the 2025 F1 World Championship.

Las Vegas is known for its extreme track temperature changes overnight, gradually building up rubber from the low-grip street surface. FP1 is the first session to assess these changes, and teams will need to focus on tire warm-up characteristics and road grip buildup.

This year, the softest tire range (C3-C5) will be deployed, so the focus will be on how well the C5 performs on cold surfaces and how well it can minimize degradation over long runs. Furthermore, the unique layout of the Las Vegas circuit, with its ultra-long straights followed by heavy braking, is prone to cold brakes and tires, exposing the car's aerodynamic characteristics. This will also provide an early indication of the direction of each team's updates.

■ Highlights of the 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

1. Yuki Tsunoda's "Critical Week" as He Awaits Red Bull Confirmation - Las Vegas Will Solidify His Reputation

While the 2026 Red Bull promotion status has yet to be announced, Las Vegas will be a crucial weekend for Yuki Tsunoda. This is the first of the final three consecutive races that will greatly influence his reputation, and Tsunoda continues to receive positive praise within the team for his work ethic and adaptability. Meanwhile, with Isaac Hajjar's promotion considered a given, the focus will be on whether Yuki Tsunoda can impress with his "results and consistency."

2. Norris Dominates the Title Race - Can Piastri Make a Comeback?

Lando Norris leads the title race by 24 points over Oscar Piastri thanks to consecutive wins in Mexico and Brazil. Piastri's competitiveness has improved, and as long as he avoids mistakes, he could potentially compete on equal terms or better. The outcome of the championship will depend largely on whether he can achieve a clean weekend.

3. Verstappen's quest for a title reversal requires him to score a ton in Las Vegas.

Trailing by 49 points, Max Verstappen faces a near-destination situation in Las Vegas. He won there in 2023, and the track's characteristics are his forte. Given that McLaren's cars have struggled on this circuit, whether he can close the gap this weekend will determine his fate as a fifth consecutive champion.

4. Will Mercedes be fast again this year in the "low-temperature nights"? A presence that will shake up the power dynamics.

Mercedes took a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas last year. Their strength in nighttime and low-temperature conditions is expected to continue this year, and combined with the rise of Kimi Antonelli and improved car stability, they are a strong contender for the win. Interference in the title race could cause significant points swings.

5. The coldest night race of 2025: "Frigid Las Vegas" will dominate strategy.

With a low-temperature track, lack of tire heat, and low-drag straights, Las Vegas presents a unique combination of conditions. The forecast calls for temperatures in the single digits, making tire management and warm-ups much more difficult. The balance of power is likely to be disrupted, and there is every chance of an unexpected dark horse making it into the top ranks.