What happened: Martin Brundle reviewed the São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, assessing the weekend's challenges and Mercedes' path to closing out the constructors' title. Mercedes clinched the championship as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth. Lando Norris won the race from pole position ahead of Max Verstappen.
Why it matters: The title represents the ninth constructors' crown in Mercedes' history, tying Sir Frank Williams for the second-most in Formula 1. It also completes a 2026 championship double following Antonelli's clinching of the drivers' championship at age 20. The achievement cements the team's early dominance in the first season under the new engine regulations.
By the numbers: São Paulo Grand Prix top-5: Norris (P1), Verstappen (P2), Hadjar (P3), Russell (P4), Antonelli (P5). Mercedes all-time constructors' titles: 9.
What to watch: Formula 1 shifts to the Las Vegas Grand Prix before closing the 2026 campaign in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Source
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