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Verstappen and Hamilton react differently to COTA track bumps

Reports from multiple outlets said Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton gave contrasting reactions to the bumps at Circuit of the Americas ahead of the US Grand Prix. Verstappen pushed back at comments from the COTA boss, while Hamilton said his back was not affected.

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October 25, 2026
Verstappen and Hamilton react differently to COTA track bumps

Multiple Formula 1 outlets reported comments about the condition of the Circuit of the Americas track ahead of the US Grand Prix, focusing on the circuit's bumps.

According to Crash.net, Max Verstappen responded to remarks from the COTA boss about the state of the track. The report said Verstappen fired back and suggested the official would struggle physically if he drove Verstappen's car.

PlanetF1 reported that Lewis Hamilton dismissed the issue, saying his back was fine. The same report said Verstappen had raised concerns about the effect of the bumps on his spine.

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