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Unwell Norris misses first day of Brazil GP weekend

Lando Norris will be absent from the Brazilian GP Formula 1 paddock media day, McLaren have confirmed.

Lando Norris will be absent from the Formula 1 paddock for the Brazilian Grand Prix media day, McLaren have confirmed. The Briton will not be attending media day for the Interlagos race after being ruled out with food poisoning. The McLaren driver was due to be in attendance for the drivers' press conference, alongside Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen, Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen. The team tweeted that they were optimistic that Norris would return for Friday's running. Additional importance will be placed on a quick Friday recovery, with the Sprint race weekend format having qualifying on the Friday afternoon.

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Lando is feeling unwell with suspected food poisoning, so he will rest in the hotel today. We expect him back at track tomorrow. Get well soon, Lando! 🧡 #BrazilGP 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/Ut1k16Ado4 — McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 10, 2022

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