Lando Norris’s Friday ended early at the Monaco Grand Prix with a sudden shutdown.
Lando Norris experienced a sudden shutdown early in the second practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix.
The steering wheel of Norris’s MCL40 went blank while exiting the tunnel in seventh gear, causing issues during braking for the sea-front chicane.
Norris had to abandon his car, leading to the deployment of the virtual safety car as marshals worked to recover the vehicle.
CEO Zak Brown indicated a possible battery issue as the cause of the problem during his interview on Sky Sports F1.
Before the session, McLaren had installed new power unit ancillary components on Norris’s car.
