McLaren issue Lando Norris health update amid Abu Dhabi GP concerns

Lando Norris crashed into the barriers at the Las Vegas Grand Prix — Photo: © LAT Images

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McLaren issue Norris health update amid Abu Dhabi GP concerns

The young Brit had to be taken to hospital after a crash in Las Vegas

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Sunday 19 November 2023 20:12 Updated: 20:27

Lando Norris is expected to take part in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next weekend despite his huge collision in Las Vegas.

The young Brit lost control of his car at turn 12 and went hurtling into the barriers, almost taking out team-mate Oscar Piastri in the process.

While Norris told his team over the radio that he was 'OK', having been checked over by medical staff, he was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary tests.

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Now, in an official press release from McLaren, he has revealed that he will be ready to go for next weekend's finale at the Yas Marina Bay Circuit.

"An unfortunate end to our Las Vegas GP weekend," Norris said.

"I just bottomed out on the restart, lost the rear and hit the wall.

"Not the way we wanted the weekend to end. Big thanks go to the medical staff for checking me over, and to the team for the work they'll now put in on the car. One week to reset and go again for the season finale in Abu Dhabi."

Lando Norris crashed at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after losing control of his car heading into turn 12

Lando Norris wasn't able to improve on his poor qualifying performance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Norris' tough day

Norris' boss Andrea Stella provided more reassurance to fans that he was in good shape, despite being taken to hospital.

"The most important thing today is that Lando is in good condition after what looked like a scary accident in a very fast section of this circuit," Stella said.

Later on, Norris took to social media to deliver a promising update to his followers.

"Rough day. Big impact," he wrote. "But feeling okay! Thanks for all the messages. See you next weekend."

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