P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren has admitted to breaking curfew at the F1 Monaco GP on Friday night after a critical issue was found with Lando Norris’ McLaren MCL40.
McLaren broke curfew at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix due to a critical issue with Lando Norris’ car. Norris and McLaren faced tough challenges with the unreliable MCL40 during the event. Despite finishing sixth in FP1, Norris encountered problems in FP2, losing important track time due to an electrical fault. The team received a financial penalty after their CDS system was found obstructed by tape. McLaren opted to break curfew to make significant changes to Norris’ car, including replacing the wiring harness and ESME pack. The team’s decision to forfeit track time in Monaco is likely to have the most significant impact.
