Verstappen drives with painkillers in Austin: 'A few corners are unacceptable'

Max Verstappen expressed concerns about the bumps at the Circuit of The Americas, particularly in the fast sector between turns 4 and 5. He is currently relying on painkillers due to discomfort from the track's condition. Despite these issues, he qualified second, behind Kimi Antonelli, but felt his car lacked grip in Q3 compared to Q2. Verstappen remains optimistic about the race, drawing confidence from his recent victories, and is focused on the long race ahead, where strategy and speed could play crucial roles. He also noted the potential to delay Antonelli's championship celebration by winning the race.