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United States GP: Track notes, DRS, tyres, stats and more

Rather than a belated birthday present, the addition of kerbs at Turns 16 and 17 at the Circuit of the Americas are intended to curb Max Verstappen's enthusiasm, that particular spot being the one the Red Bull driver cut last year in his desperation to pass Kimi Raikkonen - the Dutch youngster learning of the 5s time penalty he had incurred for the move - and which emoted him to fourth - just moments before he stepped out on to the podium. The kerbs are 2m long, 1m wide and 50mm high and along with the three bumps similar to those on the exit of Turns 11, 15 and 19 that have been installed behind the exit kerb at Turn 1 - also to prevent drivers exceeding track limits - are the only...
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