Antonelli ‘grateful’ for team glory amid Brazil frustration

Kimi Antonelli admitted he was extremely disappointed with his fifth-place finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after initially leading the race, but quickly put his personal frustration aside to celebrate Mercedes winning their first Constructors' Championship since 2021. Antonelli started from second on the grid and grabbed the lead from Lando Norris early on, but later suffered a spin at Turn 1 and struggled with grip and pace, ultimately finishing behind teammate George Russell despite a five-second time penalty. Reflecting on the team's achievement, Antonelli expressed immense gratitude to the factory staff in Brackley and Brixworth, hoping the success will maintain their momentum through the final triple header and into the 2027 season.