{
  "id": 16455427,
  "title": "Max Verstappen reacts to COTA boss: \"He can drive my car, after five laps he won't be able to walk\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/max-verstappen-reacts-to-cota-boss-he-can-drive-my-car-after-five-16455427",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:23:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-reacts-to-cota-boss-he-can-drive-my-car-after-five-laps-he-wont-be-able-to-walk/10868080/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nVerstappen 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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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Max Verstappen reacts to COTA boss: \"He can drive my car, after five laps he won't be able to walk\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/max-verstappen-reacts-to-cota-boss-he-can-drive-my-car-after-five",
        "published": "2026-10-25T09:23:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}