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McLaren reveals split battery causes of double DNS in China
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26/03/2026 at 07:2426/03/2026 at 07:46 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. McLaren has revealed the findings of its internal investigation into the dramatic double non-start that struck the team at the Chinese Grand Prix, confirming that two distinct battery failures lay behind the unprecedented incident. The reigning champions endured a chaotic race day in Shanghai when both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were unable to take the start. Initial assessments pointed broadly to an electrical issue on the power unit, but a deeper analysis conducted with engine supplier Mercedes HPP has now clarified that the failures were unrelated in nature. Two failures, one...
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