Lando Norris wins Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes secures constructors' title

The 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo concluded with McLaren’s Lando Norris taking his third victory of the season. The event, which was held under treacherous rain conditions, saw Mercedes secure its ninth Formula One constructors' world championship, their first since 2021. The race was particularly significant as it followed the crowning of 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli as the new drivers' champion, who finished fifth in the race while his teammate George Russell took fourth.

The race weekend was heavily impacted by weather. Qualifying sessions were delayed by two hours due to torrential rain, eventually allowing Norris to take pole position. During the race, Max Verstappen put on a remarkable performance, starting 21st due to engine penalties and finishing second, while his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar rounded out the podium in third place. Mercedes comfortably clinched the constructors' title after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, failing to narrow the points gap required to keep the fight alive.