Gearbox issue sidelines Lando Norris for Free Practice 2 in Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
McLaren driver Lando Norris missed the second Free Practice session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid due to a mechanical failure. The team confirmed a gearbox issue prevented the reigning World Champion from participating in the session. This development limits the track time available to Norris as he prepares for the race weekend. McLaren officials described the incident as a significant setback for the team's preparations. The team will now work to resolve the fault before the remaining practice sessions and qualifying take place. Norris remains the current World Champion entering this event.
- •Lando Norris did not participate in Free Practice 2.
- •McLaren confirmed a gearbox issue caused the absence.
- •The Spanish Grand Prix takes place in Madrid.
- •The team identified the missed session as a significant setback.
- 6:04 PMRacer — Norris on the back foot after gearbox issue limits Madring track time
"Lando Norris says his lack of running in FP2 has left him “clearly on the back foot” at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, as he missed out on track time at a brand-new new venue.The defending champion was sixth fastest in the opening practice session but over 0.8s off...
"McLaren has confirmed that a gearbox issue prevented Lando Norris from competing in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, adding it's "a big setback" for the reigning World Champion.
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External links- RacerSep 11, 2026, 6:04 PMNorris on the back foot after gearbox issue limits Madring track time
Lando Norris says his lack of running in FP2 has left him “clearly on the back foot” at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, as he missed out on track time at a brand-new new venue.The defending champion was sixth fastest in the opening practice session but over 0.8s off...
- Formula1.com—'A big setback' – McLaren explain Norris' FP2 issue in Madrid
McLaren has confirmed that a gearbox issue prevented Lando Norris from competing in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, adding it's "a big setback" for the reigning World Champion.
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