Max Verstappen Demands F1 Action as Situation at US Grand Prix is 'Unacceptable'
Max Verstappen has demanded a full relaying of the Circuit of the Americas track amid concerns over long-term spinal damage being caused to drivers. COTA, the venue for the United States Grand Prix, is one of the best circuits of the season in terms of its layout and drivers mostly love to drive around it – apart from one detail. It is incredibly bumpy, one of the worst of the season in that respect, and Verstappen said the oscillations pose the risk of causing drivers long-term health problems.
TL;DR
- Max Verstappen has demanded a full relaying of the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) due to severe bumps.
- Verstappen claims the bumps cause vertical impacts over 9G, leading to potential long-term spinal damage.
- He described the track's condition as 'unacceptable' and a 'big problem' that superficial fixes cannot solve.
- Lando Norris supported Verstappen's concerns, adding that the bumps cause headaches and head impacts.
- Norris noted COTA's condition does not align with modern track construction regulations.
- George Russell suggested F1 promoters should be required to resurface tracks periodically to maintain standards.