What the teams said – Race day in Brazil

Lando Norris secured a brilliant victory for McLaren at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in challenging, variable weather conditions at Interlagos. Despite dropping back at the start, Norris capitalized on a spin by leader Kimi Antonelli and executed a flawless strategy to take the win ahead of Max Verstappen. Max Verstappen delivered a sensational recovery drive for Red Bull, charging from 21st on the grid to finish second. His teammate Isack Hadjar claimed the final spot on the podium after an intense late battle with Mercedes. Mercedes secured their ninth Constructors' World Championship despite a chaotic race that saw Kimi Antonelli finish fifth and George Russell fourth. Both drivers suffered unusual car balance issues and incidents, but the team's strong foundation earlier in the season carried them over the line to claim the ultimate team prize.