The story on Antonelli's title carried a wrong claim about the constructors ("already settled"): it counted 100 points left, which is one car's worth. A team scores with two. This is the sum done properly, with Formuradar's data.
Constructors after Mexico
| Team | Points | Maximum possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | 630 | 802 |
| Ferrari | 504 | 676 |
| Red Bull | 382 | 554 |
| McLaren | 365 | 537 |
Maximum = current points + 172 (4 races × 43). Source: Formuradar (Jolpica/Ergast).
The sum
After Brazil three races will remain: 129 points at most. Mercedes are 126 ahead of Ferrari. If in Brazil they beat Ferrari by X points, the lead becomes 126 + X; the title is sealed once that lead exceeds 129, that is, with X ≥ 4. Red Bull and McLaren have no chance left: even adding 172 points they cannot reach 630.
Which results are enough
A Mercedes third and fourth (27 points) against a Ferrari fifth and sixth (18) are enough: +9. If Ferrari took second and fourth (30) and Mercedes third and fifth (25), Mercedes would lose 5 points over the weekend and the celebration would move to Las Vegas. A tie on weekend points does not settle it either.
A correction
We have corrected the story on Antonelli's title: it said Mercedes were already constructors' champions. They are not yet. We also updated in it the points of Red Bull (382), McLaren (365) and Racing Bulls (108).
Frequently asked questions
Can Mercedes clinch the constructors title in Brazil?
Yes, if over the weekend it scores at least 4 points more than Ferrari: after Brazil 129 points would remain and its lead (126 today) would exceed them.
How many points can a team score per race?
43 at most without a sprint (25 for the win plus 18 for second place); with a sprint, 58.
How many points are left in 2026?
Four races without a sprint: 100 points for a driver and 172 for a team.
Sources
- Formuradar · Campeonato 2026, constructores (datos de Jolpica/Ergast)
- Formuradar · Horarios del GP de Brasil
Figures and quotes come from the linked sources and may have changed since.
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