Drivers and COTA chairman raise concerns over Turn 1 bump at Austin
Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen both highlighted concerns about the Circuit of the Americas surface ahead of the United States Grand Prix, focusing on the bump near Turn 1. COTA chairman Bobby Epstein said the dip at the bottom of Turn 1 was "not acceptable."
Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri said the bump on the approach to Turn 1 at the Circuit of the Americas felt like "a motocross jump." He made the remark after qualifying seventh, 0.768 seconds behind polesitter Kimi Antonelli.
Piastri warned the bump could become an overtaking hazard. His team-mate Lando Norris qualified eighth after losing his final Q3 lap time because of track limits.
Max Verstappen also criticised the Austin track surface in his media session before the race weekend, calling the bumps "unacceptable." In response, COTA chairman Bobby Epstein acknowledged the issue and said the dip at the bottom of Turn 1 was "not acceptable."
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