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Motor Racing-Verstappen Says Austin Circuit’s Bumpy Ride Gets His Back Up
The four-time world champion said repeated bumps are worsening spine checks and could force costly track repairs, while other drivers also reported discomfort.
- Red Bull driver Max Verstappen criticized the bumpy track surface at COTA in Austin, claiming it causes spinal damage and warning the situation is becoming "out of control."
- The four-time world champion previously joked he would "probably need to order a new spine" and "become like Robocop" after enduring vertical loads of more than 9G in past races.
- Mercedes driver George Russell noted that rule changes, including 18-inch tires and 10 mil ride heights, have reduced effective suspension. McLaren's Lando Norris added he requires headache tablets because of the bumps.
- Verstappen labeled the bumps "unacceptable," stating that repairing the surface would require costly excavating works to eliminate the unnatural bumps threatening driver health.
- Drivers like McLaren's Lando Norris highlighted the physical demands of modern Formula One racing, noting the impressive longevity of veterans Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso despite the sport's significant bodily impact.
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The Independent (US)Max Verstappen condemns ‘unacceptable’ USGP circuit after suffering spine damage
Verstappen and Lando Norris both hit out at the track surface before this weekend’s race.
·London, United Kingdom
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Motor racing-Verstappen says Austin circuit’s bumpy ride gets his back up
By Alan Baldwin AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen fears the bumpy ride at Austin's Circuit of the Americas is out of control and could do long-term damage to his spine. Red Bull's four-time world champion joked to reporters after he won ...
Jeroen Bleekemolen analyzes Max Verstappen's back problems and explains where they come from.
·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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The Dutchman described the damage to the spine due to the overloading of Formula One auto/moto to Sport.ua
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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C 33%
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