Norris Wins Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes Clinch Constructors’ Title
McLaren's Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen after starting the race from pole. Mercedes clinched the constructors' championship, completing a double with Kimi Antonelli's drivers' title won a week earlier in Mexico City.
McLaren's Lando Norris won the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo on Sunday, November 8, 2026, finishing ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in mixed weather. Mercedes clinched the constructors' championship in the same race. The F1 Brazilian Norris wins result is his third victory of 2026.
It was also the 14th race win of Norris's F1 career, according to Yahoo Sports. He started from pole position at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace and survived a spin from his rival at the front before taking control.
Antonelli leads, then spins
The race started in intermediate conditions. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli passed Norris for the lead into Turn 1, with Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson following him into second. Antonelli had earlier slid onto the grass at Turn 12 on the way to the grid.
He built a five-second gap before trouble struck. Antonelli reported a suspension problem that made his car pull to one side, and he spun at Turn 1 on lap 20. Norris inherited the lead, and Antonelli rejoined.
His handling problems continued. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and Verstappen passed him and moved onto the podium places.
Verstappen's comeback falls short
Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had both started at the back of the grid after engine penalties. Hamilton gained 10 places to reach 11th on the first lap, while Verstappen climbed to 13th.
Hamilton asked his team to bring him in for slicks and pitted on lap 15 of 71. His pace on the dry tyres triggered a wave of stops across the grid. Russell spun leaving the pit lane but avoided damage.
Verstappen was second just after halfway, nine seconds behind Norris. He made a second stop on lap 46. Light drizzle then arrived with 23 laps to go, and McLaren pitted Norris for softs.
Rain returned on lap 62 and the field switched to intermediates. Norris and Verstappen both pitted on lap 63. Norris kept matching Verstappen's pace and held a gap of around seven seconds, with Hadjar a further eight seconds back in third, before the final wet phase.
Mercedes seal the double
George Russell finished fourth and Antonelli fifth, which handed Mercedes the constructors' title. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished eighth and Hamilton ninth.
Mercedes needed to outscore Ferrari by three points to win the title at Interlagos. Antonelli won the drivers' crown at the Mexico City Grand Prix a week earlier, becoming the youngest F1 champion at 20, according to Yahoo Sports.
Antonelli could still face a penalty for an unsafe release in Brazil. He finished 20 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri.
