Norris wins wet Sao Paulo GP thriller as Mercedes claim title

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in a chaotic, weather-affected Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, crossing the line 14.6 seconds ahead of the field after starting from pole position in the 71-lap race. Max Verstappen staged a remarkable recovery drive from 21st on the grid to finish on the podium, joined by his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar in third place. Mercedes clinched the 2026 Constructors' Championship as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth respectively, despite Antonelli enduring two spins during the race. Further down the order, Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 400th Formula 1 start by fighting through from 20th on the grid to finish ninth, while Lance Stroll and Valtteri Bottas failed to finish the race.