Mercedes crowned 2026 F1 constructors' champion at Brazilian GP
Mercedes secured its ninth Formula 1 constructors' championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix
Mercedes has secured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix, clinching the title at Interlagos. Lando Norris of McLaren claimed victory in the drivers' race, while Mercedes' drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished fourth and fifth respectively. The race saw several changes, with Russell starting seventh on the grid but ending up fifth due to a five-place grid penalty.
After leading the race from the start, Antonelli was involved in a spin at Turn 1. Despite heavy rainfall in the final laps, Mercedes maintained a strong lead of 129 points, comfortably outpacing Ferrari. The championship victory marks Mercedes' ninth constructors' title, with their previous wins spanning from 2014 to 2021, and their second consecutive drivers' championship.
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