Lando Norris masters tricky Interlagos conditions to win in Sao Paulo, while Mercedes clinch the 2026 constructors' title despite costly errors.
Lando Norris delivered a composed drive in testing conditions to win a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix for McLaren, taking the chequered flag in a race that rarely allowed anyone to settle.
The difficult conditions kept drivers and teams on edge, and the pressure told on the Mercedes pair. Errors from both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell opened the door for Norris and made it a day of missed opportunities for the Silver Arrows at the sharp end of the field.
Mercedes still left Brazil with the biggest prize of the weekend. The team secured the 2026 constructors' championship, a title built over the season on consistency and pace. It was not the cleanest afternoon for the new champions, but it was enough to get the job done.
For McLaren and Norris, the win was a reminder of how strong they can be when a race gets messy. They kept their head while others slipped, and that is exactly what turns a tricky Sunday into a victory.
