The constructors' title was settled mathematically at Interlagos. With Russell's fourth place and Antonelli's fifth, Mercedes scored 22 points; Ferrari, with Leclerc seventh and Hamilton ninth, took 8. That 14-point swing moved the lead from 126 to 140, beyond what Ferrari could recover in the three remaining races.
2026 constructors' championship after the Sao Paulo GP
- Mercedes652
- Ferrari512
- Red Bull415
- McLaren398
- Racing Bulls112
- Alpine69
- Haas31
- Audi28
- Williams12
- Aston Martin7
- Cadillac0
The title arithmetic
In a race without a sprint, the most points a team can score is 43: 25 for the win and 18 for second. With three races ahead (Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, none with a sprint) Ferrari could score at most 129 points. Mercedes lead by 140, so the title is mathematical even if Ferrari took 129 points and Mercedes none.
A title double
Antonelli had already secured the drivers' championship in Mexico and leads with 390 points, 111 clear of Verstappen. With the constructors' title, Mercedes take both 2026 titles, the brand's first constructors' crown since 2021, when it closed a streak of eight in a row.
The rest of the table
The fight still open is for third: Red Bull (415) lead McLaren (398) by 17 points. Red Bull scored 33 in Brazil with Verstappen second and Hadjar third, and McLaren 33 with Norris's win and Piastri's sixth place.
Frequently asked questions
When did Mercedes win the 2026 constructors' title?
At the Sao Paulo GP (8 November 2026), with three races to spare: 652 points against Ferrari's 512.
Why is it already mathematical?
Three races without a sprint remain and a team scores at most 43 points a race (a 1-2), 129 in total, fewer than Mercedes' 140-point lead.
Sources
- Formuradar · Campeonato 2026, constructores (datos de Jolpica/Ergast)
- Motorsport Week · F1 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix race results
- Pit Debrief · F1 2026 Sao Paulo GP race report
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