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Mercedes reveals Antonelli nearly retired from Mexico GP

First reported 7 hours ago · latest 4 hours ago

Mercedes reveals Kimi Antonelli was close to retirement at the Mexico GP due to a cracked sump, but his engine survived to finish the race.

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Crash.net reports the mechanical issue, while the Reddit post quotes Bradley Lord's detailed explanation. PlanetF1 focuses on sponsor implications from Toto Wolff's comments. No official FIA document is present.

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Mercedes reveals Antonelli nearly retired from Mexico GP

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Mercedes reveals Antonelli nearly retired from Mexico GP

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Mercedes reveals Kimi Antonelli was “on the edge of retirement” at Mexico GP

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Bradley Lord reveals Kimi was just a few laps away from retirement in Mexico after a cracked sump left the floor covered in oil, but the engine somehow held on until the finish.