Formula 1

Lando Norris wins Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes clinch constructors’ title

Lando Norris won from pole at Interlagos ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, while Mercedes wrapped up the 2026 constructors' championship.

RIZ SPORTS graphic: Norris wins in Brazil as Mercedes seal constructors' crown
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Lando Norris won the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on Sunday 8 November, converting pole position into victory for McLaren, while Mercedes secured the constructors’ championship.

Max Verstappen finished second and his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar completed the podium in third.

Brazilian Grand Prix: top 10

  1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
  2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
  3. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
  4. George Russell (Mercedes)
  5. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
  6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
  7. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
  8. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
  9. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
  10. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)

Top 10 as published by RaceFans.

Mercedes complete the double

With Russell and Antonelli scoring fourth and fifth, Mercedes moved to 652 points, 142 clear of Ferrari with only 129 constructors’ points left to win — enough to clinch the team title with three races remaining.

It completes a championship double for the team after Kimi Antonelli wrapped up the drivers’ title earlier this month at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Antonelli, 20, became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, beating Sebastian Vettel’s record of 23 years and 134 days set in 2010, as reported by ESPN.

Drivers’ standings after Brazil (top 4)

  • Kimi Antonelli — 390 (champion)
  • Max Verstappen — 279
  • George Russell — 262
  • Lewis Hamilton — 261

With 20 of 23 races complete, the fight for second place in the drivers’ championship remains open.

What’s next

The season continues with the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday 21 November, followed by the final two rounds.

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