Lando Norris's McLaren MCL38 suffered an electrical shutdown during Friday’s FP2 in Monaco, limiting his track time and putting him on the back foot for McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix weekend. While the exact cause remains unknown, McLaren confirmed an electrical issue forced the stoppage at the Nouvelle Chicane. Oscar Piastri carried the team's practice load, finishing P7 and a full second off the pace.

McLaren’s Chief Technical Officer, Rob Marshall, admitted the team struggled in the initial part of the lap, finding more competitiveness in sectors two and three. Piastri echoed the sentiment, acknowledging the car isn't as speedy as desired and the team has significant ground to make up on Ferrari and Red Bull. This setback puts McLaren under pressure to find overnight solutions, particularly in a qualifying-dominant race like Monaco, if they hope to convert their recent strong form into a competitive Sunday.

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