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McLaren Called to Stewards Over Norris' Car Failure in Monaco Practice
After Lando Norris' car stopped during the second practice session in Monaco, McLaren faced the stewards under the 2026 technical regulations. The team's cu...
Lando Norris' car suddenly stopped during the second practice session in Monaco, bringing McLaren under the scrutiny of the stewards. Norris reported that his car "shut down on its own."
Following the failure, the team plans to breach the curfew on Friday night to investigate the issue. This move is reportedly aimed at resolving the problem that overshadowed the second session.
Technical Regulation Review
Norris and a McLaren team representative were called to the stewards due to a violation of Article C9.3 in the technical directives. This article regulates the requirements for the clutch disengagement system.
According to the rule, all cars must have a mechanism capable of disengaging the clutch for at least fifteen minutes after the engine stops. This system must remain operational throughout the race even if the main hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems are disabled.
The same regulation requires this system to also shut down the ERS. FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer reportedly expressed concerns about this system and had previously issued warnings to the team.
Previously Raised in Monaco
The clutch disengagement system was also subject to extensive review after an incident at the Canadian Grand Prix where Liam Lawson's car stopped on track during practice. Racing Bulls received a €30,000 fine for that incident, with €20,000 suspended.
The stewards described the incident as a "serious matter" and noted that the session was red-flagged because the faulty car could not be removed from the track.
It was reported that Norris and the McLaren representative met with the stewards about two hours after the end of the second practice. In the same session, Ferrari received an official warning for Charles Leclerc blocking Lawson in FP1.
This development during the Monaco weekend has reopened discussions on how strictly technical inspections will be enforced under the 2026 regulations.
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