George Russell demands F1 rethink on car height

George Russell says F1 cars must run higher to avoid dangerous bumps at Circuit of the Americas.

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George Russell demands F1 rethink on car height

George Russell says F1 cars must run higher to avoid dangerous bumps at Circuit of the Americas.

In brief

George Russell says F1 cars must run higher to avoid dangerous bumps at Circuit of the Americas. George Russell argues F1 needs to allow cars to run higher to avoid dangerous bumps at Circuit of the Americas. Originally reported by Motorsport.

George Russell's qualifying challenge

George Russell, Mercedes

George Russell starts United States Grand Prix sixth after poor qualifying performance.

Circuit of the Americas bumps issue

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Circuit of the Americas has dangerous bumps forcing cars to run low and stiff.

Russell's track surface comments

Russell says cars are forced to run 10mm from ground at end of straight.

COTA chairman's response

COTA chairman Bobby Epstein calls the dip at Turn 1 'not acceptable'.

Russell's Q3 struggles

Russell's Q3 struggles

Russell failed to put a lap together in Q3 due to two bad laps.

What happens next

Antonelli can clinch title if he wins, Russell finishes ninth or lower.

The bottom line

George Russell argues F1 needs to allow cars to run higher to avoid dangerous bumps at Circuit of the Americas.

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