Max Verstappen expressed surprise at qualifying results as he and Red Bull struggled in Las Vegas, trailing behind Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Despite starting in 10th, Hamilton remains positive about his pace, while Russell notes Mercedes’ unexpected performance. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc are set to compete closely with Mercedes, both confident about their race pace. The unpredictable nature of the Las Vegas Grand Prix adds to the excitement as teams prepare for competition.