Mercedes seal 2026 constructors' title in Brazil

Mercedes secured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while Lando Norris won the race for McLaren.

Mercedes secured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with Formula1.com stating the title was sealed after a double points finish from George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. BBC Sport, Autosport and RaceFans also reported that Lando Norris won the race for McLaren in Brazil.

Motorsport.com reported that Antonelli started second and Russell seventh after a five-place grid penalty for Russell. Antonelli arrived at the event leading the drivers' championship on 390 points, while Russell was third on 262 and Norris sixth on 246.

Formula1.com reported that the result ended Mercedes' wait for another constructors' crown, and RaceFans reported it was the team's ninth in Formula 1. Autosport had noted before the weekend that Mercedes had won 12 of the first 19 Grands Prix of the season.