Lando Norris struck down with suspected food poisoning ahead of Brazilian GP

McLaren driver Lando Norris was ruled out of his media duties on Thursday with suspected food poisoning (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend after going down with suspected food poisoning.

The McLaren driver, 22, was forced to abandon his media duties at Interlagos on Thursday, and is resting at the team hotel in Sao Paulo.