'A close fight now with Ferrari': Mercedes' reliab...

Nine races into the Formula One season, Mercedes' championship lead is no longer as commanding as it once was. Ferrari has steadily closed the gap, turning what looked like a comfortable advantage for the Silver Arrows into a genuine title fight. According to ESPN, reliability questions continue to dog the Mercedes effort as the team struggles to maintain its early-season form. With Ferrari showing strong pace and consistency, Mercedes will need to find answers quickly if they want to hold off the Scuderia's charge.

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