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

17 Sep 2026 • 7:01 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

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.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved