# Cracked sump almost put Antonelli out of Mexican Grand Prix

> Antonelli's Mercedes power unit nearly failed at Mexican GP, risking title loss.
- Title: Cracked sump almost put Antonelli out of Mexican Grand Prix
- Summary: Antonelli's Mercedes power unit nearly failed at Mexican GP, risking title loss. Antonelli's cracked sump nearly forced retirement from Mexican GP, costing…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/04/cracked-sump-almost-put-antonelli-out-of-mexican-grand-prix
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:09:58+00:00
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- Topics: antonielli, mercedes, mexican grand prix, power unit, world championship, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Antonelli's cracked sump nearly forced retirement from Mexican GP, costing him a title photo with Verstappen and Hamilton.