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Verstappen warns COTA bumps are “unacceptable” and “out of control”

When the United States Grand Prix came up during the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen immediately joked that he would have to order a new spine.

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Originally reported by Autosport
Verstappen warns COTA bumps are “unacceptable” and “out of control”
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Max Verstappen: What Happened

Autosport reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving Max Verstappen, United States Grand Prix, Lone Star Le Mans. Here is how the report opens:

When the United States Grand Prix came up during the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen immediately joked that he would have to order a new spine. The four-time world champion had followed the World Endurance Championship round in Texas – The Lone Star Le Mans, held over the weekend of 6 September – and said he was shocked by the condition of the…

— Autosport

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Max Verstappen and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Verstappen warns COTA bumps are “unacceptable” and “out of control”
  • Who’s involved: Max Verstappen, United States Grand Prix, Lone Star Le Mans and World Endurance Championship
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Autosport

Background: Max Verstappen

Max Emilian Verstappen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑks fɛrˈstɑpə(n)]; born 30 September 1997) is a Dutch and Belgian racing driver who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. Verstappen has won four Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won consecutively from 2021 to 2024 with Red Bull, and has won 73 Grands Prix across 12 seasons.

Text from Wikipedia’s Max Verstappen article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Max Verstappen?

When the United States Grand Prix came up during the Formula 1 press conference in Singapore, Max Verstappen immediately joked that he would have to order a new spine. The four-time world champion had followed the World Endurance Championship round in Texas – The Lone Star Le Mans, held over the weekend of 6 September – and said he was shocked by the condition of the… Autosport reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Who reported this F1 story?

Autosport first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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