# Austin track bumps out of control – Verstappen

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/austin-track-bumps-out-of-control-verstappen/
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:28:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T23:26:19+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c8r4y3gpwkl2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Motorsport, Sport, World

## Key points

- Verstappen says Austin’s track bumps are unacceptable.
- He reported spine impacts above 9G last year.
- Norris agrees the surface is uncomfortable; Russell sees bumps as part of racing.

## Summary

Max Verstappen has called the bumps at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas “unacceptable” and “out of control” ahead of the United States Grand Prix. He says repeated attempts to patch the surface have not addressed the underlying problem, which he believes needs a more extensive and costly repair.

The circuit was built on former marshland, making it difficult to maintain, but Verstappen said that should not excuse leaving the surface as it is. He reported impacts of more than 9G on his spine last year and warned the latest cars’ lower ride heights under braking could make the bumps more punishing. Lando Norris agreed the track is uncomfortably rough, while George Russell said bumps are part of racing and suggested F1 circuits may need repaving every few years.

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