A terrifying moment at Silverstone saw Lando Norris struck by a loose barrier while greeting fans.
Lando Norris Injured in Scary Fan Barrier Accident originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Lando Norris experienced a frightening moment at Silverstone after being hit in the face by a loose barrier while meeting fans — an incident that left the McLaren driver with a small bandage on his nose.
The incident occurred just ahead of the British Grand Prix, during a live segment captured by Sky Sports cameras. Norris was making his way to greet supporters when a section of the crowd barrier reportedly came loose. In the chaos, a person collided with Norris, causing him to immediately signal to his face in pain.
Trackside officials and McLaren personnel swiftly escorted Norris away from the area to assess his condition. Fans watching the broadcast were left stunned, fearing a serious injury.
Fortunately, initial updates from Silverstone suggest it was more frightening than severe: Norris soon reappeared with only a small bandage on his nose, offering reassurance to worried supporters.
Norris is one of the most popular figures in F1, especially on home soil. The Silverstone crowd had been eagerly awaiting his arrival after he grabbed the win in dramatic style on Sunday. The British driver was all smiles during qualifying but this scary incident cast a brief shadow on his race-day build-up.
Despite the minor injury, Norris is expected to take the start for Sunday’s British Grand Prix without issue. Fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising his composure and hoping he can still deliver a dream result at home.
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In a season where Norris and McLaren have been mounting a serious challenge to Max Verstappen’s dominance, this was the last kind of drama anyone expected. But knowing Norris’ grit, the bandage on his nose might just become a badge of honor if he turns it into victory later today.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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