McLaren fans will be concerned after learning of Lando Norris’ injury following the Spanish Grand Prix. Norris appeared fine in Madrid, delivering an excellent performance to finish third.
The British driver probably would have won at the Madring circuit if not for the unfortunate timing of the virtual safety car while he led the race. Unfortunately, Kimi Antonelli’s victory means the championship is likely out of reach.
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Norris has now received even more bad news just days after his podium finish at the Spanish GP. He was due to play at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am alongside many celebrities and Europe’s Ryder Cup stars.
Lando Norris withdraws from DP World Tour event with injury
Lando Norris withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am on Wednesday due to a back injury. He certainly would have played with a European Ryder Cup star, potentially fellow McLaren athlete Justin Rose.
Norris explained his disappointing injury news to both DP World Tour winner Eugenio Chacarra and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka. Given how much Norris loves playing golf, he must be gutted to miss the event at Wentworth.
“I’m not playing. I’ve got a bad back. I’m getting old.”, Norris told Koepka before the round, as he still attended and interacted with the golfers, celebrities and fans. Meanwhile, Lando also confirmed his injury after Chacarra said, “I was talking to the crowds yesterday, and they were saying, ‘Lando’s going to be there.’ You’re not playing? Your back is bad?”
The good news for Norris and McLaren is that the next F1 race in Azerbaijan is over a week away. He told Chacarra that he will be busy, but not too busy to watch some of the BMW PGA Championship: “I have work the rest of the week, but I’ll be watching.”
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