Lando Norris, a top Formula One driver, recently shared that he has been experiencing back pain, which kept him from participating in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am event. Norris, who is currently competing in the 2024 Formula One season, had been expected to attend the event, which took place on Wednesday. During the event, he spoke with Brooks Koepka, a highly successful golfer, and mentioned that his back had been sore since the recent race in Madrid. He also had a conversation with Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra, who noted that fans had been looking forward to Norris's appearance. Norris confirmed that his back injury was the reason he was unable to participate in the event. Norris also commented on recent changes to the Formula One calendar, particularly the announcement that Monaco will host a sprint race in 2025. This new format will include practice and qualifying sessions on Friday, followed by a shorter race on Saturday. Norris suggested that this format may rely more on data from the current season, giving drivers less time to prepare for the race. He also noted that it could be more challenging for drivers but potentially more exciting for fans. Lando Norris has already secured two Grand Prix victories this season and is currently fourth in the world championship standings. He is 106 points behind the leader, Kimi Antonelli, with nine races still to go in the season. The next Formula One race is scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan on Saturday, 26 September. This upcoming race will be crucial for Norris as he looks to close the gap in the championship standings.