Lando Norris is popping headache pills before practice sessions at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, forced to blunt the physical punishment of a deteriorating track surface that slams drivers’ heads against their headrests. The bumpy asphalt of the Circuit of the Americas generates nervous movements in the cars, bringing immediate complaints from drivers following Friday’s free practice session.
Physical Toll on the Track
The structural problem at the Texan venue reaches a point where it proves detrimental to the physical integrity of competitors. The reigning Formula 1 world champion opened up about the severe conditions in statements made to ‘Motorsport’: Está bastante mal. Hay muchos tramos en los que tengo que tomarme pastillas para el dolor de cabeza antes de salir
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Explaining the root cause of the discomfort, the papaya driver added: Simplemente porque hay muchos baches y te golpeas la cabeza con bastante fuerza contra los reposacabezas a causa de ellos
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Austin Fails to Meet Current Construction Standards
Norris pointed out that the organization fails to take corrective measures because the venue is not considered a new facility. Comparing current regulations to the historic track, he reasoned: Si construyes un circuito nuevo ahora, las normas de construcción y las tolerancias que hay que respetar son bastante estrictas. Desde luego, Austin no se ajusta ni de lejos a lo que son esas normas ahora, por así decirlo. Pero es un circuito antiguo
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Verstappen and Norris Criticize Recurring Venue Issues
Max Verstappen also expressed sharp criticism regarding the recurring issue at the venue. Agreeing with his rival’s assessment while acknowledging the limitations of protesting, Norris stated: No hay mucho que podamos hacer; quiero decir, nos quejamos de ello, es algo que hemos planteado muchas veces. Hay un límite sobre lo que podemos quejarnos, pero él, sin duda, tiene razón
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