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COTA Boss Admits Turn 1 Flaw After Max Verstappen's Blast

COTA Boss Admits Turn 1 Flaw After Max Verstappen's Blast

Hassan
Hassan
Published: Oct 24, 2026

Max Verstappen's criticism of the Circuit of the Americas has prompted a response from chairman Bobby Epstein

Verstappen Unleashes on "Unacceptable" COTA Surface

The gloves are off at the **Circuit of the Americas**! **Max Verstappen** didn't hold back, and now **COTA** chairman **Bobby Epstein** is forced to concede a major flaw at **Turn 1**, admitting it's "not acceptable." This explosive dialogue sets a tense stage for the upcoming **United States Grand Prix** in Austin, fueling intense debate among **F1** fans and drivers alike.

Key Points on the COTA Track Debate:

  • **Max Verstappen** slammed **COTA**'s track surface as "unacceptable," citing severe bumps affecting driver safety.
  • **COTA** chairman **Bobby Epstein** acknowledged a problem with a dip at the bottom of **Turn 1**.
  • **Epstein** claimed **COTA** was unaware of the **Turn 1** issue until this week, despite extensive prior resurfacing.
  • Other drivers, including **Lando Norris**, have backed **Verstappen**'s concerns about the track's long-standing issues.

COTA's Defense: A "New" Problem at Turn 1?

**Red Bull Racing**'s star driver, **Max Verstappen**, minced no words when discussing the **Circuit of the Americas** track conditions. Ahead of the **United States Grand Prix**, he highlighted previous concerns about the