Ferrari vs Mercedes: James Allison explains the decisive reliability risk

Mercedes executive predicts deciding factor in title race: ‘It will have big impact’

Kimi Antonelli has a 50-point lead in the drivers’ standings while Mercedes are 72 points clear of Ferrari

Ferrari vs Mercedes: James Allison explains the decisive reliability risk

Mercedes technical director James Allison believes reliability could have a greater influence than upgrades on the team’s 2026 Formula 1 battle with Ferrari. Mercedes controlled much of the opening phase of the championship, but battery-related problems and operational errors involving George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have prevented the team from converting all of its performance into points. Ferrari have capitalised on those setbacks to climb …