Norris wins rain-hit race as Mercedes clinch teams’ title and double
McLaren's Lando Norris beat Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar by 14.6 seconds to claim his 14th career victory and 50th podium.
Lando Norris, a British McLaren driver, triumphed in the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, navigating through rainstorms to secure his second consecutive victory for the team. This win came as Mercedes secured the constructors' championship, clinching a double title for the team. The 26-year-old Norris finished 14.6 seconds ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, recording his 14th career win and the 50th podium finish of his career.
Verstappen, who started from the 21st position, delivered a commendable performance, while Mercedes' George Russell finished fourth, after spinning in the pitlane. Norris commented, "It was a difficult race with the launches off the line, a lot of challenges, going to slicks in the wet and so tough when you are pushing!" Verstappen added, "It was a challenging race!
The first laps were so important. We were strong on the inters, but then it was not so good but starting P21 and finishing on the podium is a good result."
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