Mercedes 'understand' Brazil slump ahead of Vegas | Button on 2024 chances

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Mercedes 'understand' reasons for Brazil slump and eye improved showing Toto Wolff: "We understand our mistakes and can explain our performance loss to the field"; Mercedes now ready for "big challenge" of all-new Las Vegas Strip Circuit; watch the Las Vegas GP live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday morning, with Sunday's race starting at 6am Last Updated: 13/11/23 1:54pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Formula 1 heads to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, watch live on Sky Sports F1. Formula 1 heads to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, watch live on Sky Sports F1. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team "understand our mistakes" that led to their dismal performance in the Sao Paulo GP and are now looking forward to the "big challenge" that awaits the sport on the new Las Vegas GP street circuit. The former champions experienced what Wolff described as the worst weekend in his 13 years in F1 last time out in Brazil, with what the team believed was a set-up miscue giving way to major struggles for pace and tyre wear.Speaking in the team's Las Vegas GP preview, the Mercedes team principal said they now know what went wrong with setting up the W14 for Interlagos, although did not elaborate specifically on what that was. "Brazil was probably our most difficult weekend of the season," said Wolff, whose team finished seventh with Lewis Hamilton and retired George Russell's car due to overheating. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff gives a damning assessment the car after a 'miserable' weekend for both drivers in Sao Paulo Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff gives a damning assessment the car after a 'miserable' weekend for both drivers in Sao Paulo "After promising performances in the US and Mexico, we didn't perform at our best in Brazil. We have been hard at work to identify the wrong turn we took with the set-up; we have done that. We understand our mistakes and can explain our performance loss to the field."That's important as we look to secure P2 in the Constructors' Championship." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Carlos Sainz makes quick work of overtaking both Mercedes during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Carlos Sainz makes quick work of overtaking both Mercedes during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Mercedes, whose advantage over Ferrari for second in the standings is 20 points, will now look to hit straight back in the season's penultimate round at the all-new Las Vegas GP this weekend.The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is headlined by a 1.4-mile flat-out section down the famous Las Vegas Boulevard, passing many of Sin City's most iconic landmarks, and is the second-longest on the 2023 calendar.Qualifying (12am local time; 8am Saturday UK) and the 50-lap Grand Prix (10pm local; 6am Sunday UK) are unusually late at night and temperatures are expected to be around 10-degrees Celsius."We have prepared the best we can, using the limited information we have, and there are some unique characteristics we can anticipate," said Wolff."The schedule is offset compared to other races. We'll be running at night, where ambient and track temperatures will likely be in the single digits. Plus, the track layout itself is unusual with many slow corners but long straights. It's going to be a big challenge for us all and we're looking forward to taking it on." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News' Craig Slater takes a look at Formula 1's Las Vegas track and what we can expect from the 'star-studded' race Sky Sports News' Craig Slater takes a look at Formula 1's Las Vegas track and what we can expect from the 'star-studded' race 'Eyes of the sporting world on F1' in VegasFormula 1 is effectively taking over Las Vegas this weekend, with the famous Strip and a number of other key roads around the casino district shut for the track sessions.It becomes the sport's third race in the USA, after Austin and Miami, and is set to be its biggest event yet."It will also be an immense effort off-track. We have an impressive guest hosting programme including our own three-storey Vegas Club next to Turn Four," added Wolff."Media interest will be through the roof and seeing the cars race down the Las Vegas Strip will be one of the most exciting moments of the season. The eyes of the sporting world will be on F1, and we look forward to putting on a spectacular show. It is going to be something truly special to witness."When to watch the Las Vegas GP live only on Sky Sports F1 Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options Thursday November 165:30am: Drivers' Press Conference (reshown at 8am and 10:45am)1:45pm: Las Vegas GP Opening CeremonyFriday November 174am: Las Vegas GP Practice One (session starts