# 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.
- Title: George Russell demands F1 rethink on car height · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: george russell, circuit of the americas, mercedes, kimi antonelli, max verstappen, united states gp, sports, cars, George, Russell, demands, rethink
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-calls-for-f1-rethink-as-cars-are-forced-to-run-so-low-and-so-stiff/10868060
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-25T00:24:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, f1, circuit of the americas, mercedes, kimi antonelli, max verstappen, united states gp, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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