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Briefing: McLaren to investigate 'coincidental' issues after failure to start Chinese GP

Strategic angle: McLaren faces uncertainty over power unit problems that prevented drivers from starting the race.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-15 · 1 MIN READ

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were unable to start the Chinese Grand Prix.

McLaren is looking into the cause of the power unit-related issues.

The team describes the problems as 'coincidental'.