Lando Norris faces reliability issues as McLaren struggles in Monaco practice
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
McLaren encountered significant challenges on the first day of the Monaco Grand Prix on June 5, 2026. Lando Norris experienced a breakdown due to undiagnosed electrical problems, while teammate Oscar Piastri finished the day a second off the pace. Piastri managed to place seventh but expressed concern over the gap to the leading Ferraris, who were swift. Chief designer Rob Marshall stated that McLaren's performance was below expectations, particularly in the first sector. The team is focused on assessing the issues before the next session.
- •Lando Norris had an electrical issue during second practice.
- •Oscar Piastri finished seventh, one second off the pace.
- •McLaren performed poorly in the first sector of the Monaco track.
- •Team confident of making improvements overnight.
- •Ferraris showed strong performance, dominating the day's sessions.
- 5:45 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — McLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice
"McLaren is searching for pace after a tough opening day at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris hit by reliability woes while Oscar Piastri was left a second adrift. McLaren came to Monte Carlo with some confidence that its low-speed performance on display in Canada would stand it in good stead in the Principality, but after the first day of running it was left ...Keep reading
"Oscar Piastri ended Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix a second off the pace while Lando Norris ground to a halt in second practice
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 5:45 PMMcLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice
McLaren is searching for pace after a tough opening day at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris hit by reliability woes while Oscar Piastri was left a second adrift. McLaren came to Monte Carlo with some confidence that its low-speed performance on display in Canada would stand it in good stead in the Principality, but after the first day of running it was left ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:45 PMMcLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice
Oscar Piastri ended Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix a second off the pace while Lando Norris ground to a halt in second practice
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