Key Highlights
- Mercedes secured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors’ championship with three races remaining at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
- George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth in São Paulo, making the title mathematically certain.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff claimed his ninth constructors’ championship, drawing level with Sir Frank Williams.
Mercedes Wins 2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali congratulated Mercedes on winning the 2026 constructors’ championship after the team secured the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix with three races still remaining.
George Russell finished fourth and Andrea Kimi Antonelli took fifth in São Paulo, results that left Ferrari, currently second in the constructors’ standings, unable to catch Mercedes. The Brackley-based team has dominated the 2026 season, collecting 12 Grand Prix victories and four sprint wins between Russell and Antonelli.
Domenicali praised the contribution of Mercedes’ entire organization rather than attributing the championship to a single individual.
“My huge congratulations to everyone at the Mercedes Formula 1 Team on becoming 2026 constructors’ world champions,”
“Reaching the summit of Formula 1 is never the achievement of one person alone.
“It is the result of extraordinary talent, relentless determination and the shared belief of hundreds of people, at the circuit and back at the factory, all united by the same ambition. Every single member of this team should feel incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”
Toto Wolff Joins Sir Frank Williams in F1 Record Books
Domenicali also highlighted the achievement of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. The 2026 championship is Wolff’s ninth constructors’ title with Mercedes, putting him level with Sir Frank Williams, one of Formula 1’s most influential team leaders.
“This is also a moment that will have a special place in the history of our sport,”
“With his ninth constructors’ title, my friend Toto Wolff draws level with the great Sir Frank Williams, one of Formula 1’s true legends. To stand alongside Frank in the record books is an extraordinary achievement and a powerful testament to Toto’s leadership, vision and relentless pursuit of excellence over so many years.”
Wolff’s nine titles include Mercedes’ historic run of eight consecutive constructors’ championships from 2014 through 2021. The team’s latest success marks its return to the top of the championship after that dominant period.
Antonelli Completes Mercedes’ 2026 Championship Double
Mercedes’ constructors’ championship came one week after Antonelli secured his maiden drivers’ title at the Mexican Grand Prix. The result made the Italian the youngest drivers’ world champion in Formula 1 history.
Domenicali said the combination of team and drivers’ success had made the season especially significant for Mercedes and the wider sport.
“To win the constructors’ championship in the same season that Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever drivers’ world champion makes 2026 truly unforgettable for Mercedes and for Formula 1,”
“This is what our sport is all about: dreaming big, pushing beyond the limits, and proving what is possible when great people come together with one shared purpose. Mercedes have returned to the very top, and in doing so have written another remarkable chapter in the history of Formula 1.”
2026 Constructors’ Championship Standings
With three rounds remaining in the season, Ferrari occupies second place in the constructors’ championship with 512 points. Red Bull is third with 415 points.
Why This Matters
Mercedes’ 2026 title confirms the team’s ability to combine sustained organizational performance with championship-winning results from both drivers. Securing the constructors’ championship alongside Antonelli’s drivers’ title gives Mercedes a complete double and reinforces the significance of its return to the front of Formula 1.
The result also adds to Wolff’s place in Formula 1 history. By reaching nine constructors’ championships, Wolff has matched Sir Frank Williams’ total, linking Mercedes’ modern success with one of the sport’s most established championship records. Mercedes will now contest the final three rounds with both major 2026 titles already secured.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mercedes win the 2026 constructors’ championship?
Mercedes clinched the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with three races remaining in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
How did Mercedes secure the championship in Brazil?
George Russell finished fourth and Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Those results left Ferrari with no mathematical path to overtake Mercedes in the standings.
How many constructors’ titles has Toto Wolff won?
Toto Wolff has now led Mercedes to nine constructors’ championships, drawing level with the record associated with Sir Frank Williams.
