What happened: The São Paulo Grand Prix marked the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season without a Mercedes driver on the podium. George Russell finished fourth and Kimi Antonelli crossed in fifth behind race winner Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar.
Why it matters: The result halted an unbroken podium streak across the opening rounds, though Mercedes secured the constructors' championship at Interlagos. Antonelli had already clinched the drivers' title at the previous round in Mexico City.
By the numbers: São Paulo Grand Prix top five: P1 Norris, P2 Verstappen, P3 Hadjar, P4 Russell, P5 Antonelli.
What to watch: Formula 1 travels next to the Qatar Grand Prix for the upcoming round of the 2026 season.