Both McLarens out of Chinese GP before the start
Published on March 15, 2026.
F1 world champion Lando Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri failed to start the Chinese Grand Prix due to car problems. The team discovered an electronics issue with Norris' car before it was due to start, while Piastr's car was pushed off the grid and returned to the garage. Both drivers had qualified sixth and fifth respectively, leaving both grid positions empty. The Williams of Alex Albon and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto also experienced issues, leaving 18 cars on the grid.
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