McLaren fined €30,000 for red flag incident during Monaco practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
McLaren received a €30,000 fine after an incident during second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on June 5, 2026. Lando Norris's car stopped unexpectedly at the Nouvelle Chicane, prompting race officials to intervene. The session was disrupted as marshals were unable to remove the car quickly, leading to the red flag. McLaren must now address this penalty as the team prepares for the race weekend.
- •Lando Norris's car halted at the Nouvelle Chicane during practice.
- •The red flag caused a disruption in the session.
- •Marshals could not promptly move the car.
- •The fine amounts to €30,000 for McLaren.
- •The incident occurred on June 5, 2026.
- 7:35 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco practice red flag
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — McLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco practice red flag
"Second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix was disrupted by a red flag after Lando Norris's car halted unexpectedly at the Nouvelle Chicane by the harbourside. Normally such instances could be covered by the virtual safety car but the marshals were unable to move the MCL40 promptly, forcing the session to be stopped. This has resulted in a remarkable €30,000 fine for the team. Norris and a ...Keep reading
"The FIA ruled McLaren’s taped-over clutch disengagement button delayed the recovery of Lando Norris’s car
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 7:35 PMMcLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco practice red flag
Second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix was disrupted by a red flag after Lando Norris's car halted unexpectedly at the Nouvelle Chicane by the harbourside. Normally such instances could be covered by the virtual safety car but the marshals were unable to move the MCL40 promptly, forcing the session to be stopped. This has resulted in a remarkable €30,000 fine for the team. Norris and a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:35 PMMcLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco practice red flag
The FIA ruled McLaren’s taped-over clutch disengagement button delayed the recovery of Lando Norris’s car
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