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Verstappen Condemns COTA Track Bumps as 'Unacceptable' and 'Out of Control'

Max Verstappen has voiced strong criticism of the bumpy track surface at the Circuit of the Americas ahead of the United States Grand Prix, calling the conditions unacceptable.

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Verstappen Condemns COTA Track Bumps as 'Unacceptable' and 'Out of Control'

During the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen highlighted the severe bumps at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), joking that he might need to order a new spine after racing there.

The four-time world champion had recently followed the World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans in Texas and was shocked by the track's deteriorated condition.

Verstappen described the bumps as 'unacceptable' and 'out of control,' emphasizing the impact on driver safety and car performance.

His comments underscore growing concerns about the track surface ahead of the upcoming United States Grand Prix weekend.

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