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Verstappen on painkillers for COTA bumps; track chief responds

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Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen said he needed painkillers to cope with the bumpy Circuit of the Americas during United States Grand Prix qualifying. COTA chairman Bobby Epstein admitted the Turn 1 dip was "not acceptable" after the four-time champion's complaints.

Max Verstappen

How the sources differ

Crash.net leads on Verstappen's painkiller admission, while ESPN adds detail on him lifting out of the seat. Motorsport.com focuses on COTA chairman Bobby Epstein's response, admitting the Turn 1 dip is "not acceptable", which the other outlets do not cover.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com includes the track chief's direct response, adding a new consequence beyond the driver's complaint, and has an image.

Coverage

Max Verstappen on painkillers to combat COTA bumps amid back issues at F1 US Grand Prix

Crash.net F1 ·

Verstappen taking painkillers due to COTA bumps

ESPN F1 ·

Max Verstappen's Austin GP complaints prompt response from COTA chief

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