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