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Verstappen and Norris criticise COTA bumps as unacceptable

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Max Verstappen Lando Norris

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris criticise the bumpy Circuit of the Americas surface ahead of the United States Grand Prix, citing health concerns and calling the track conditions unacceptable and out of control.

Max Verstappen Lando Norris

How the sources differ

ESPN and The Race focus on Verstappen's spinal damage fears, while Sky Sports and BBC lead on his 'unacceptable' criticism. Motorsport.com adds Norris's headache tablet revelation. Autosport provides context from the Singapore press conference. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com offers the most comprehensive coverage, including both drivers' quotes and the health angle, with an image and no paywall.

Coverage

Verstappen warns 'out of control' COTA bumps

ESPN F1 ·

Norris joins Verstappen in blasting COTA bumps: ‘It’s pretty bad’

F1i ·

'Out of control' - Verstappen criticises 'unacceptable' track surface

Sky Sports F1 ·

Lando Norris backs Max Verstappen over COTA bumps, reveals headache tablet use

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The Race ·

Verstappen warns COTA bumps are “unacceptable” and “out of control”

Autosport ·

On social

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r/formula1 ·