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It is one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock this weekend: the extreme bumps at the Circuit of the Americas. Drivers raised their concerns during Friday evening's drivers' briefing, after which Verstappen stayed behind for some time to speak further with representatives of the FIA and the circuit. Because the track was built on Texas' infamous high-plasticity clay, it suffers ...…
The extreme bumps at the Circuit of the Americas have become a primary talking point in the Formula 1 paddock. During a Friday evening drivers' briefing, drivers expressed concerns regarding the track conditions. Max Verstappen remained behind after the meeting to speak with representatives from the FIA and the circuit. The track, constructed on high-plasticity clay, suffers from a severe shrink-swell effect.
While resurfacing occurred two years ago and more recent interventions targeted the sections between Turns 9 and 11 and Turns 12 and 19, drivers claim these efforts have not been sufficient.
Verstappen described the track conditions as "unacceptable" and "out of control" on Thursday. According to Yahoo Sports, Verstappen stated on Saturday that he is taking painkillers every day in Austin, while Lando Norris requires headache tablets for every session. The issues appear to involve an enormous bump under braking for Turn 1 and a dangerous bump at Turn 19.
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