Lando Norris misses golf event due to back injury after Madrid F1 race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Lando Norris revealed a back injury that caused him to miss his annual appearance at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am on September 17, 2026. The McLaren driver recently finished third at the F1 race in Madrid, impacted by a poorly timed safety car. Despite his injury, Norris discussed the addition of a sprint race in Monaco next year while attending the event with prominent golfers. The upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled for September 26.
- •Norris finished third at the recent F1 race in Madrid.
- •He announced his injury during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am.
- •The next F1 race is in Azerbaijan on September 26.
- •Norris expressed interest in the new sprint race format for Monaco.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris reveals injury at golf event after missing out on F1 victory in Madrid
"The reigning world champion missed out on his annual playing appearance at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am
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