Norris Wins in São Paulo: Mercedes Seal the Constructors' Title

Lando Norris won a rain-hit São Paulo Grand Prix from pole position as Mercedes clinched their ninth constructors’ championship — their first team title since 2021.

By Hashim Khan

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São Paulo, Brazil — Lando Norris won the wet São Paulo Grand Prix on November 8 at Interlagos from pole position, for the second year in a row, finishing 14.602 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen — as Mercedes clinched their ninth constructors’ championship.

A Wet Win from Pole

Norris led 47 of 71 laps on his way to his 14th career win, his 50th podium and his third win of the season. The chequered flag was waved by Neymar.

A commanding drive in treacherous conditions — Norris was never headed.

Verstappen’s Charge from 21st

Max Verstappen produced the drive of the day, starting 21st and finishing 2nd — earning the Driver of the Day award — while Isack Hadjar took 3rd.

Norris — victory from pole position.
Verstappen — 21st on the grid to 2nd at the finish.
Hadjar — a first podium in 3rd.

Mercedes’ Ninth Team Crown

Mercedes secured their 9th constructors’ title, their first since 2021, and are now level with Williams on nine titles. Mercedes needed only three points more than Ferrari — and now, on 652 points, they cannot be caught.

Antonelli’s Title Double

The team title completes a double after Kimi Antonelli, 20, became the youngest drivers’ champion a week earlier in Mexico City. George Russell finished 4th after spinning in the pit lane, and Antonelli came home 5th.

What the Standings Say

Norris’s win was his third of the season, his 14th overall and his 50th podium. In the constructors’ standings, Mercedes sit on 652 points and cannot be caught, level with Williams on nine team titles.

Nine titles — Mercedes are level with Williams and back on top of Formula 1.

Next Stop: Las Vegas

The next Grand Prix is in Las Vegas on November 21, with uncertainty over the final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of tensions in the Middle East.

Source: Al Jazeera