Mercedes highlighted its dominance this season by securing the 2026 Formula One Constructors' Championship at the São Paulo race. The team successfully clinched both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships, finishing a strong season under the new engine and aerodynamic regulations.
Mercedes Achievements in São Paulo
With this championship, Mercedes secured its first Constructors' title since 2021. George Russell finished in fourth place, and Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, finished in fifth place. Antonelli had previously won the Drivers' Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix and was recognized as the youngest Formula One champion.
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Exciting Competitions in São Paulo
In this race, Lando Norris from the McLaren team celebrated his victory in São Paulo for the second consecutive time, finishing 14.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen from Red Bull, who moved from 21st to 2nd place. Isaac Hajar, Verstappen's teammate, also stood on the podium.
Antonelli took the lead at the start of the race by passing Norris in the first corner, but after switching to dry tires, he spun in the first corner and lost his position to Norris and Verstappen. Russell also spun during a pit stop and dropped to eighth place but managed to return to fourth.
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time champion, who started from 20th place, climbed to ninth place in the opening laps but ultimately finished in ninth. Antonelli received a five-second penalty after the race for unsafe release in the pits, but his position did not change.
With the introduction of new technical regulations and the combination of combustion power and electric energy, Mercedes emerged as one of the main contenders for the 2026 season. The team met expectations by winning six of the first races of the season and achieving 12 victories out of the 20 races held.
This success marks Mercedes' return to dominance after a relatively difficult period between 2022 and 2025, when the team only managed to secure a few victories under the new aerodynamic regulations.
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