Lando Norris experienced a frustrating end to second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix after his McLaren suddenly shut down while navigating the Nouvelle chicane section of the Monte Carlo street circuit. The British driver was forced to abandon the remainder of the FP2 session as his car came to a complete stop on the narrow Monaco track.
The incident occurred during a crucial practice session where teams typically focus on race setup and long-run pace around the challenging principality circuit. Norris had been working through his program when the McLaren MCL38 unexpectedly lost power, bringing his track time to an abrupt halt and limiting valuable preparation time ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session.
The premature end to Norris’s practice running represents a setback for McLaren’s weekend preparations at Monaco, where track time is at a premium due to the unique characteristics of the street circuit. Teams rely heavily on practice sessions to dial in their setups for the tight, twisty layout where overtaking opportunities are extremely limited, making qualifying position crucial for Sunday’s race prospects.