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McLaren's Lando Norris Wins Formula 1’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes Clinches Constructors’ Title
Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors' title as Norris won from pole in a 71-lap race that turned on changing weather and pit strategy.
McLaren driver Lando Norris won the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, controlling a commanding lead throughout the 71-lap race at Interlagos to finish 14.6 seconds ahead.
George Russell Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli Mercedes finished fourth and fifth, securing the 2026 Constructors' Championship for the team amid the competitive field.
Starting from 21st, Max Verstappen Red Bull surged to second place, while Isack Hadjar Red Bull completed the podium in third, capitalizing on the penalty-affected grid.
Rounding out the top ten were Oscar Piastri McLaren in sixth, Charles Leclerc Ferrari in seventh, Liam Lawson Racing Bulls in eighth, Lewis Hamilton Ferrari in ninth, and Nico Hulkenberg Audi in tenth.
Variable weather conditions and multiple grid penalties created intense drama throughout the 71-lap race, testing drivers across the São Paulo circuit and reshaping the competitive order.
The British rider Lando Norris (McLaren) won the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 20th round of the season, in which Mercedes secured the title of builders.