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United States Grand Prix promoter Bobby Epstein has acknowledged Max Verstappen’s “pretty poor review” of the Circuit of the Americas when discussing changes made for the 2024 race.
Bobby Epstein, the United States Grand Prix promoter, has confirmed significant track changes at the Circuit of the Americas to address track limits issues in Formula 1. Following Haas’ protest last year, COTA decided to enhance track enforcement by installing more cameras. The aging track surface led to complaints from drivers like Max Verstappen, prompting a long-overdue resurfacing of some sections. To deter track limit infringements, modifications were made to run-off areas by introducing turf and gravel traps bound together with resin. Balancing the needs of F1, MotoGP, and other series presented challenges, as differing requirements had to be met without compromising safety.
