P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has called for the bumpiness of the Circuit of the Americas track to be addressed, declaring it “not at F1 level”.
The Red Bull driver believes that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) needs to be completely resurfaced because the current track surface is not suitable for Formula 1 cars and feels more suitable for rally cars. He mentioned that the bumps and jumps are too much, and it is not at the F1 level. He emphasized the need for a smoother track, as it has been a request for many years but hasn’t been done yet.
Lewis Hamilton, who agreed with Verstappen, also mentioned that while he likes some of the bumps adding character to the circuit, there are way too many. He suggested that the track could be patched up and improved in certain areas instead of resurfacing the entire track to avoid excessive costs. The section from the last corner to the start line was the only smooth part mentioned.
Overall, both drivers are calling for improvements to the track conditions at COTA to provide a better racing experience for Formula 1.
Source: Crash
