Key Highlights:
- Mercedes has officially secured its ninth Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
- George Russell finished fourth and Kimi Antonelli placed fifth in Brazil, ensuring enough points to keep Ferrari at bay.
- The title marks the Silver Arrows’ first team championship since 2021, halting streaks set by Red Bull and McLaren.
Mercedes Clinches Ninth Constructors’ Crown in Brazil
While Kimi Antonelli had already settled the Drivers’ Championship in Mexico City, Mercedes had to wait one additional race to finalize the ultimate team prize. The Silver Arrows officially captured their ninth Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship at the São Paulo Grand Prix, wrapping up a dominant campaign on Brazilian soil.
The championship triumph was confirmed through a disciplined, points-scoring effort at Interlagos. George Russell brought his car home in fourth place, closely followed by Antonelli across the line in fifth. With title rivals Ferrari languishing further down the order and failing to mount a challenge, the combined haul from Russell and Antonelli delivered more than enough points to mathematically seal the constructors’ battle.
Return to the Summit After Multi-Year Drought
The achievement marks Mercedes’ first Constructors’ Championship since the 2021 season, ending a frustrating stretch away from the top of the podium. In the intervening campaigns, the Brackley-based outfit watched Red Bull dominate with consecutive championships in 2022 and 2023, followed by McLaren’s back-to-back championship run. Reclaiming the team title returns Mercedes to the highest echelon of Formula 1 after years of chasing the frontrunners.
Trackside celebrations in São Paulo reflected the weight of the achievement. Team Principal Toto Wolff joined his drivers and trackside personnel in the paddock to celebrate the championship double, taking part in jubilant scenes as the German marque once again lifted the sport’s most coveted team honor.
Why This Matters
Reclaiming the Constructors’ Championship confirms Mercedes’ successful technical and operational resurgence in the ground-effect era. After enduring dominant cycles from rivals Red Bull and McLaren since 2021, Mercedes has demonstrated that its driver pairing of George Russell and newly crowned drivers’ champion Kimi Antonelli is fully capable of sustaining a championship-winning campaign across an entire season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Mercedes clinch the Constructors’ Championship?
Mercedes secured the title in São Paulo, Brazil, just one race after Kimi Antonelli won the Drivers’ Championship in Mexico City.
How many Constructors’ Championships does Mercedes have now?
With their victory in São Paulo, Mercedes has officially accumulated nine Formula 1 Constructors’ Championships.
When was the last time Mercedes won the Constructors’ Championship?
Prior to their São Paulo coronation, Mercedes last claimed the Constructors’ Championship in 2021, before Red Bull won consecutive titles in 2022 and 2023, followed by back-to-back championships for McLaren.
