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Lando Norris withdraws from DP World Tour event due to back injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Lando Norris withdraws from DP World Tour event due to back injury

Summary

Lando Norris has withdrawn from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am due to a back injury. The McLaren driver informed fellow athletes, including Brooks Koepka, that he will not participate, stating, 'I’ve got a bad back. I’m getting old.' Norris had just finished third in the Spanish Grand Prix but now faces a setback ahead of the next Formula 1 race in Azerbaijan, which is more than a week away. He plans to follow the BMW PGA Championship during the week despite his absence.

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Status Watch

•Norris finished third at the Spanish Grand Prix shortly before his withdrawal.
•He communicated his injury to Brooks Koepka and others at the event.
•The next F1 race for Norris is scheduled in Azerbaijan next week.
•Norris plans to watch the BMW PGA Championship despite his absence.

Latest Updates

11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris reveals injury news to Brooks Koepka after withdrawing from DP World Tour golf event

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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