Lando Norris Wins Dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes Secure Constructors' Championship

2026, November 8

Brazil

McLaren's Lando Norris won a rain-affected São Paulo Grand Prix, finishing 14.6 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The race featured changing weather conditions, multiple spins and challenging tyre strategies. Verstappen produced an impressive recovery from 21st on the starting grid to finish second, while Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar secured third place.

The result also confirmed Mercedes as the 2026 Formula One Constructors' Champions, securing their ninth championship and first since 2021. George Russell finished fourth and Kimi Antonelli fifth, giving Mercedes enough points to clinch the title. The achievement marks a major return to the top of Formula One for the German manufacturer.