What happened: Lando Norris won the São Paulo Grand Prix from pole after mastering wet conditions at Interlagos. Max Verstappen surged from 21st on the starting grid to finish second. Isack Hadjar crossed the line third to secure a double podium for Red Bull.
Why it matters: The double podium maximizes Red Bull's haul despite Verstappen's grid penalty at the back of the field. Behind them, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, allowing Mercedes to clinch its ninth constructors' championship. The result also secures Norris another victory as McLaren continues to challenge at the front.
By the numbers: Verstappen advanced 19 spots from 21st on the grid to claim P2. The P4 and P5 finishes for Russell and Antonelli secured Mercedes its ninth F1 constructors' championship.
What to watch: Formula 1 heads into the final stretch of the 2026 season with the constructors' title resolved and podium battles intensifying.