BREAKING: FIA officially confirms Lando Norris’ withdrawal from the Grand Prix After medical Eva… See more.
BREAKING: FIA officially confirms Lando Norris’ withdrawal from the Grand Prix After medical Eva… See more.
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has officially announced that McLaren’s Lando Norris will not be taking part in the upcoming Grand Prix. The decision comes after medical evaluations raised concerns about his fitness to compete, leading both the FIA and McLaren to agree on his temporary withdrawal.
While the team has not revealed the specific nature of Norris’ condition, sources suggest that he has been dealing with a minor illness that could compromise his performance and safety during the race weekend. The 25-year-old British driver has had a strong start to the 2025 season and is currently seen as one of the sport’s rising stars.
“Lando’s health and well-being are our top priority,” a McLaren spokesperson said. “Although this is a tough decision, it’s the right one. We’re confident he’ll return stronger and ready to race again very soon.”
Norris’ absence leaves a temporary gap in the McLaren lineup. The team is expected to call upon their reserve driver, likely the experienced Stoffel Vandoorne, to fill in for the weekend’s events. Vandoorne has worked closely with the team in a development role and is familiar with their car and strategies.
Fans were looking forward to seeing Norris continue his consistent form this season, where he has regularly finished in the points and challenged the front runners. His withdrawal will certainly impact McLaren’s chances in the Constructors’ Championship as they face stiff competition from Ferrari and Mercedes.
The FIA concluded its announcement by wishing Lando Norris a swift recovery and assuring fans that further updates on his condition will be shared in due course.
