💔 Max Verstappen has opened up about the pain behind the racing. ⠀ During the U.S. Grand Prix weekend, he described ongoing back problems and taking painkillers to manage the discomfort. ⠀ He said recurring foot pain had prompted scans, which revealed concerns about discs in his lower back. ⠀ At Austin, he described lifting himself out of the seat before Turns 1 and 19 to brace for the bumps. ⠀ These are Verstappen’s own descriptions, rather than a publicly confirmed medical diagnosis. ⠀ His comments put the physical cost of racing back in focus, beyond the lap times and results. ⠀ Should F1 do more to address the repeated impacts drivers experience? ⠀ FOLLOW ➡️ for F1 stories beyond the stopwatch! 🏁 ⠀