Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Mercedes secured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors’ championship despite having its first podium-less race of the season at the Brazilian Grand Prix, which featured a mixed-up grid and changing weather conditions.
- Lando Norris won the race after overcoming early setbacks and making a pivotal tyre strategy call, while Kimi Antonelli, despite leading early, slipped to fifth due to a spin and technical issues.
- Max Verstappen impressively climbed from 21st to second place despite car handling problems, whereas George Russell finished fourth but was marred by a pit exit spin and slow recovery.
- Liam Lawson showed strong performance by finishing seventh and continuing his streak of midfield dominance, though Ferrari struggled with both drivers finishing eighth and ninth, marking their worst score of the season.
- Isack Hadjar earned a podium in third place with consistent pace, while rookie Rafael Camara had a challenging debut, finishing last and facing penalties; Nico Hulkenberg managed a hard-fought tenth place, and Valtteri Bottas failed to start due to a mechanical issue.
