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Oscar Piastri compares COTA bump to motocross jump
Oscar Piastri warns COTA's Turn 1 bump could cause overtaking issues at US GP.
In brief
Oscar Piastri warns COTA's Turn 1 bump could cause overtaking issues at US GP. Oscar Piastri says Circuit of the Americas' Turn 1 bump resembles a motocross jump, risking overtaking hazards during US GP race. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Oscar Piastri compares COTA bump to motocross jump
Oscar Piastri likened a bump at Circuit of the Americas’ Turn 1 to a 'motocross jump' after qualifying seventh for the United States Grand Prix.
“a motocross jump”
Piastri finishes 0.768s behind Antonelli
Piastri finished 0.768 seconds behind polesitter Kimi Antonelli, with team-mate Lando Norris eighth after a track limits infringement.
Track surface improvements
Piastri said the majority of the track is better than previous years but the bump into Turn 1 is a motocross jump.
FIA aware of issue
Piastri reported drivers raised the bump issue with FIA, which they say will fix for next year's race.
The takeaway
Oscar Piastri says Circuit of the Americas' Turn 1 bump resembles a motocross jump, risking overtaking hazards during US GP race.
