What happened: A Virtual Safety Car was deployed during Free Practice 2 at the Monaco Grand Prix when Norris stopped his car at the Nouvelle Chicane. He jumped out of the cockpit, indicating a likely technical failure.

Why it matters: Lost practice time is heavily penalized in Monaco, where building driver rhythm and confidence is essential for a strong qualifying performance. The breakdown also introduces immediate reliability concerns for the remainder of the race weekend.

What to watch: The garage will need to recover the vehicle and diagnose the root cause of the technical fault ahead of Saturday's crucial qualifying session.