Team Update Combined from 2 sources
McLaren says gearbox issue kept Norris out of FP2 in Madrid
McLaren confirmed that Lando Norris was unable to take part in Free Practice 2 before the Spanish Grand Prix because of a gearbox problem. The team described the situation as a "big setback" for the reigning world champion.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 12, 2026
McLaren said a gearbox issue prevented Lando Norris from competing in Free Practice 2 in Madrid ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
The team called the problem a "big setback" for Norris, who is identified as the reigning world champion.
No further details about the cause of the issue or the timetable for a fix were provided in the cited reports.
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