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Cracked sump almost put Antonelli out of Mexican Grand Prix
Antonelli's Mercedes power unit nearly failed at Mexican GP, risking title loss.
In brief
Antonelli's Mercedes power unit nearly failed at Mexican GP, risking title loss. Antonelli's cracked sump nearly forced retirement from Mexican GP, costing him a title photo with Verstappen and Hamilton. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Antonelli's car fault
Mercedes revealed Andrea Kimi Antonelli nearly retired from Mexican Grand Prix due to power unit fault.
Sump cracked during race
Team discovered Antonelli's car had cracked sump in final laps, covered in oil.
Antonelli's engine struggle
Antonelli felt engine struggling four laps from end, nearly retiring but held together.
Title photo at risk
Antonelli would have lost iconic photo with Verstappen and Hamilton if retired.
The one thing
Antonelli's cracked sump nearly forced retirement from Mexican GP, costing him a title photo with Verstappen and Hamilton.
