Norris and McLaren summoned to stewards after CDS failure in Monaco FP2

Lando Norris and McLaren are facing the prospect of a significant penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix after a technical failure brought a premature end to his second practice session in the Principality.

Steering wheel shutdown in the tunnel

The problems did not end there. When marshals attempted to use the Clutch Disengagement System (CDS) button to move the car safely, the system was found to be non-operational. Unable to disengage the clutch as required, the car had to be trollied away rather than pushed — a procedure that raises serious safety and regulatory concerns.

Stewards appointment at 19:00 local time

The CDS is a critical safety mechanism required under the regulations. Its failure during a live session — and the subsequent inability to move the car in the prescribed manner — is precisely the kind of incident that draws formal scrutiny from race officials.

Canada precedent points to a financial penalty

A recent precedent offers a likely indication of the outcome. Liam Lawson was also summoned to the Monaco stewards on Friday following a pit lane exit breach in FP1 — adding to what has been a complicated start to the weekend for the Racing Bulls driver.

In Canada, last time out on the calendar, Lawson was investigated after a similar incident during practice. Racing Bulls were handed a €30,000 fine, with €20,000 suspended for 12 months pending any repeat offence.

That ruling now serves as the benchmark for what McLaren could face this evening in Monaco, with the team and their title contender left to wait on the stewards' verdict.