Max Verstappen has voiced strong concerns regarding the condition of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver described the track's bumps as "unacceptable" and "out of control," reflecting a sentiment shared by several drivers.

Verstappen emphasized his love for the venue, stating:

I love this track, I love this place. It's one of the best layouts ever and it's one of the best venues, best city to be at.

However, he criticized the ongoing issues with the track surface, pointing out that attempts to address the bumps have been insufficient. He noted, "Over time they've been grinding a little bit here and there but it's just putting a plaster on the big problem."

He acknowledged the challenges posed by the track's construction on former marshland but insisted that this should not be an excuse for inaction. Verstappen stated:

You can use the excuse that the soil is the problem but then you should have known that and you need to make sure that you reinforce it more.

The four-time champion highlighted the physical toll the bumps take on drivers, revealing that he experienced vertical loads exceeding 9G on his spine during last year's race, which he described as "really not fun."

With the new regulations causing cars to run lower in corners, Verstappen warned that the bumpy conditions might worsen this year, making it more difficult to navigate the track safely. He concluded with a stark warning about the long-term implications of continuing to race under such conditions, stating, "if we continue with finding this acceptable to drive on, then you are going to suffer with that much more."