Lando Norris won the wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix for McLaren at Interlagos on November 8, 2026, after Kimi Antonelli spun out of the lead, while Mercedes secured the Formula 1 constructors’ title.
- Norris secures back-to-back wins in Sao Paulo, reinforcing his stock in fantasy constructor lineups heading into the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- Mercedes captures its ninth constructors’ championship, locking up the team honors with three rounds to spare and altering late-season constructor betting markets.
- Max Verstappen delivers a massive points haul from 21st on the grid, providing vital momentum for Red Bull’s double-podium finish.
According to Sky Sports, Lando Norris overcame a slow start to secure an emphatic win during a wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Antonelli had jumped the pole-sitter at the start of the race at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, but fell apart after his stop for dry tyres, according to RTE.ie.
Final laps. We are P4 and P5. Bring it home, Team 💪
Formula 1 reported that the newly crowned world champion finished fifth behind his Mercedes teammate George Russell.
Max Verstappen produced a signature comeback drive from 21st on the grid to finish second. His Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar completed a double-podium by taking third place.
For a record-equalling ninth time for a team boss, Toto Wolff and Mercedes are Constructors' Champions! Now level with Sir Frank Williams 🤝#F1 pic.twitter.com/xqryVxiS5L
Fifth place for Antonelli and fourth for Russell was more than enough for Mercedes to establish an unassailable lead over Ferrari in the constructors’ standings. Autosport noted that Mercedes held a 126-point advantage over Ferrari entering the weekend.
This ninth constructors’ title is the first for Mercedes since their eight-year streak from 2014 to 2021. The triumph brings the Silver Arrows level with Williams in third on the all-time list of constructor title winners.
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| Position | Driver | Team | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:35:23.504 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +14.602 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +24.485 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | +33.991 |
| 5 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +36.017 |
Lewis Hamilton marked his 400th Formula 1 start by charging from 20th on the grid to finish ninth for Ferrari. RTE.ie noted that Hamilton soared up to ninth by the end of lap one after starting near the back due to engine penalties from Saturday.
Formula 1 reported that Hamilton was placed under investigation for passing Ollie Bearman off track on the opening lap before dropping back and handing the position back. Charles Leclerc finished seventh for Ferrari after passing Liam Lawson on the penultimate lap.
Norris takes the chequered flag! 🏁🏆 A brilliant effort from Lando 💪#F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/DOngMjKFvG
The Formula 1 calendar moves next to The Strip for the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, with full coverage broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 from November 20-22.
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