The Circuit of The Americas' bumpy surface remains a contentious issue even though the latest generation of Formula 1 cars were intended to ride less harshly. Ahead of the 2026 US GP, Max Verstappen described the Austin track's bumps as "unacceptable" and "out of control".
This triggered a chorus of agreement from other drivers including Lando Norris, who explained that he takes headache tablets as a precaution before track sessions on circuits like this.