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Monaco Nightmare: Norris' Car Suffers Failure, Team Breaks Curfew
7 Jun
Summary
- Lando Norris expressed frustration after a difficult qualifying session.
- McLaren team broke a 10 PM curfew to fix issues with Norris' car.
- A battery failure caused Norris' car to stop during practice.
Lando Norris experienced a difficult free practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix, leading to an investigation by McLaren. His second practice session was cut short by a car stoppage due to a battery failure, forcing him to miss valuable track time. This setback has significantly hindered his prospects for the race, especially given his victory there last year.
The McLaren team has confirmed they broke the 10 PM curfew on Friday evening to work on Norris' car. They replaced the wiring harness and the ESME pack to address the issue comprehensively. Despite these efforts, Norris qualified in 8th position, expressing concerns about the car's pace and competitiveness for the weekend.
Further complicating matters, stewards are investigating why Norris' car was difficult to move to safety after the failure. A dolly was eventually required to relocate the vehicle. Norris urged his team to thoroughly investigate the root cause of the problems encountered throughout the practice sessions.
