‘Hurting’ Lando Norris braced for engine penalty blows in title defence

McLaren driver Lando Norris, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, is now expecting grid penalties due to power unit issues as his title defence faces mounting pressure. The British driver endured a difficult Monaco Grand Prix weekend, suffering two separate technical failures during the race. As of June 12, 2026, Norris has acknowledged that engine-related grid penalties are likely given the reliability problems he has encountered.