From the outset, Mercedes has been on top form in Las Vegas, and George Russell was the chosen one to carry the Brackley squad’s silver arrow to pole position for Saturday night’s race in Sin City.

Here’s our selection of pictures from Friday’s neon-lit action at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

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