Sao Paulo Grand Prix result: Lando Norris wins as Mercedes secure constructors' championship

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. According to Yahoo Sports and other outlets, the victory marked McLaren's and Norris's third win of the season. Formula 1 reported that the newly crowned world champion finished fifth behind his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Fifth place for Antonelli and fourth for Russell gave Mercedes an unassailable lead over Ferrari in the constructors' standings, clinching the team's ninth constructors' title and their first since their eight-year streak from 2014 to 2021. This triumph brings the Silver Arrows level with Williams in third on the all-time list of constructor title winners.

According to Formula 1, Lando Norris bounced back from a challenging start on the damp track after losing places to Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson. As the surface dried out, Norris was amongst the first to switch from intermediate to slick tyres, giving him a clear advantage in terms of grip. A spin for Antonelli opened the door for Norris to sail back through, and he maintained the position amid more rain and another round of pit stops to cross the line over 14s ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Norris stated, "It was a very tough race – very, very tough." He added, "The main thing today was I just kept it cool and I didn't make any mistakes."

Max Verstappen produced a signature comeback drive from 21st on the grid to finish second, while his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar completed a double-podium by taking third place. Lewis Hamilton marked his 400th Formula 1 start by charging from 20th on the grid to finish ninth for Ferrari, 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.

Autosport noted that Mercedes held a 126-point advantage over Ferrari entering the weekend. Formula 1 reported that 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.