Max Verstappen criticizes bumps at Austin F1 track ahead of race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed disappointment over the condition of the Austin F1 track, referring to the bumps as 'unacceptable' and 'out of control' during a press conference in Singapore. He made the comments in anticipation of the upcoming United States Grand Prix, noting his concern following the recent World Endurance Championship event held in Texas. Verstappen’s remarks highlight ongoing issues with track conditions that could impact performance and safety for drivers. As teams prepare for the race, addressing these track conditions may be critical.
- •Max Verstappen criticized track bumps at Austin's F1 circuit.
- •Comments made during Singapore press conference.
- •Remarks followed the Lone Star Le Mans event in Texas.
- •Verstappen referred to bumps as 'unacceptable' and 'out of control'.
- •Concerns may impact driver readiness for the United States Grand Prix.
- 10:28 PMBBC Sport — Austin track bumps out of control - Verstappen
- 10:00 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen slams “unacceptable” bumps at Austin F1 track: “It's out of control”
"When the United States Grand Prix came up during the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen immediately joked that he would have to order a new spine. The four-time world champion had followed the World Endurance Championship round in Texas – The Lone Star Le Mans, held over the weekend of 6 September – and said he was shocked by the condition of the ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are "unacceptable" and "out of control".
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External links- BBC SportOct 22, 2026, 10:28 PMAustin track bumps out of control - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are "unacceptable" and "out of control".
- Motorsport.comOct 22, 2026, 10:00 PMMax Verstappen slams “unacceptable” bumps at Austin F1 track: “It's out of control”
When the United States Grand Prix came up during the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen immediately joked that he would have to order a new spine. The four-time world champion had followed the World Endurance Championship round in Texas – The Lone Star Le Mans, held over the weekend of 6 September – and said he was shocked by the condition of the ...Keep reading
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