McLaren reports electrical issue causes Norris' stoppage during FP2 in Monaco
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

During the second practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix, Lando Norris’ McLaren MCL40 experienced an electrical problem that caused him to stop on track. The incident occurred early in the session at the Nouvelle Chicane, leaving Oscar Piastri as the only McLaren driver for much of the practice. McLaren's Chief Technical Officer, Rob Marshall, confirmed the electrical issue but stated they have yet to determine the exact cause. Piastri finished the session in seventh place, approximately one second off the pace set by faster competitors. Moving forward, McLaren aims to address performance challenges for the upcoming sessions, hoping for improvements.
- •Norris stopped due to an unspecified electrical problem during FP2.
- •Piastri completed the session in seventh position.
- •Marshall indicated the team is analyzing data to resolve the issue.
- •McLaren is focusing on improving lap times before the race.
"McLaren have confirmed that an electrical problem caused Lando Norris’ stoppage during second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, though they are yet to determine “exactly what’s gone wrong”.
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