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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 starts United States Grand Prix sixth after poor qualifying performance.
Circuit of the Americas bumps issue

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 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.




