Norris wins in São Paulo as Mercedes claims F1 title
Mercedes won their ninth Formula One constructors' championship with Lando Norris taking the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Norris delivered a dominant drive at Interlagos, finishing 14 seconds ahead in wet and dry conditions. The victory secured Mercedes their first drivers' and constructors' double since 2020 and their first constructors' title since 2021.
The team fought back from a four-year drought under the previous regulations. Max Verstappen impressed from 21st on the grid to finish second, showing Red Bull's pace is improving.
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes' newly crowned drivers' champion, finished fifth to help seal the title.
- ninth
- Constructors' championship
- three or more
- Points ahead of Ferrari
- 21st on grid
- Verstappen's starting position
- third all-time, tied with Williams
- Constructor ranking
Why it mattersMercedes has cemented themselves as the benchmark team for this era, ending a long drought and signalling they will be the team to beat next season.
