Lando Norris Wins Brazilian GP as Mercedes Seals 2026 Constructors' Title With 3 Races Left
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Updated · Motorsport.com · Nov 8
Lando Norris Wins Brazilian GP as Mercedes Seals 2026 Constructors' Title With 3 Races Left
3 articles · Updated · Motorsport.com · Nov 8
Summary
Lando Norris converted pole into victory at Interlagos, regaining control after Kimi Antonelli's launch off the line and mastering both wet and dry conditions.
Max Verstappen carved through the field again to earn Driver of the Day, but the reduced overtaking aids in the 2026 cars still were not enough to threaten Norris's pace.
Mercedes clinched the constructors' championship with three races remaining, completing a return to the top five years after its last title despite Antonelli losing a likely stronger result after a pit-stop problem.
George Russell's podium bid unraveled with a spin on the still-wet pit exit, while Ferrari's lack of pace and top speed left Charles Leclerc seventh and Lewis Hamilton ninth.
Interlagos also secured its Formula 1 future until at least 2035, preserving one of the calendar's classic venues as the series weighs newer destinations.