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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris pulls out of popular golf event due to injury days before next F1 race

  • Lando Norris missed playing in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth after suffering a back injury.
  • The McLaren driver was seen on-site explaining to Brooks Koepka and Eugenio Chacarra that a sore back ruled him out of the golf event.
  • The injury comes shortly after Norris finished third in Madrid, and ahead of Formula 1's next race in Azerbaijan on 26 September.
  • Norris described the decision for Monaco to host a sprint race in 2027 as an interesting challenge that would be more exciting for viewers.
  • The 26-year-old is currently fourth in the driver standings, trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 106 points with nine rounds left.

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Lando Norris reveals injury at golf event after missing out on F1 victory in Madrid

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