Verstappen criticises COTA bumps as drivers voice concerns
Max Verstappen has called the bumps at Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix venue unacceptable and out of control, warning they could worsen spinal damage. George Russell and Lando Norris also backed concerns about circuit surfaces, with Russell calling for more regular resurfacing and Norris saying he takes headache tablets before driving on some bumpy tracks.
Ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, Max Verstappen said the condition of the Circuit of the Americas was unacceptable and out of control because of its bumps. After watching the World Endurance Championship race at COTA, he joked that he might need a new spine after the weekend and warned that if bumps like these are not fixed, drivers could suffer much more spinal damage.
COTA has long been regarded as one of the bumpier tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. George Russell said circuits should be resurfaced every couple of years following Verstappen’s comments about Austin.
Lando Norris also supported Verstappen’s concerns, saying the bumps at some Formula 1 circuits, including COTA, are severe enough that he takes headache tablets before driving.
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