From Mansell’s tyre failure to Leclerc’s loss of power – 8 reliability moments that proved pivotal in a title battle

Formula 1 outlet has highlighted eight historical reliability failures that proved decisive in World Championship title battles, prompted by Kimi Antonelli's latest mechanical issue at the British Grand Prix. Antonelli's Mercedes W17 suffered a left front wheel shield problem, forcing two extra pit stops and a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits, costing him all championship points. The setback reduced his standings lead over teammate George Russell to just 25 points.