Mercedes has officially secured the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship following the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, completing a remarkable title double despite failing to finish on the podium. Ferrari endured a particularly disappointing race, leaving the Maranello team unable to prevent its rivals from celebrating their ninth Constructors’ World Championship.
The result confirms Mercedes as the dominant force in the 2026 championship standings, with 652 points compared with Ferrari’s 512. The Scuderia remains second, ahead of Red Bull and McLaren, but its difficult afternoon in São Paulo has brought its hopes of challenging Mercedes for the title to an end.
2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship standings after the Brazilian GP
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 652 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 512 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 415 |
| 4 | McLaren | 398 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 112 |
| 6 | Alpine | 69 |
| 7 | Haas | 31 |
| 8 | Audi | 28 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
Mercedes completes 2026 F1 title double as Ferrari struggles in Brazil
Mercedes has completed its championship double by adding the Constructors’ crown to its 2026 Drivers’ World Championship triumph. It is the ninth Constructors’ title in the German manufacturer’s Formula 1 history, confirming another major achievement for the Brackley-based team.
Remarkably, Mercedes did not need a podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix to secure the championship. Ferrari’s difficult afternoon proved decisive, with the Italian team unable to collect enough points to keep the title battle alive.
The contrast is particularly disappointing for the Scuderia, which entered the weekend already facing a substantial deficit. Ferrari’s position relative to its closest competitors can be explored through the Ferrari versus Formula 1 rivals statistics, which track the team’s performance and championship progression throughout the season.
With the Constructors’ Championship now decided, Mercedes can celebrate its second world title of the year, while Ferrari must reflect on another difficult Grand Prix in its attempt to finish the season strongly.
Red Bull gains ground on McLaren despite Lando Norris winning in Brazil
McLaren enjoyed victory at Interlagos thanks to Lando Norris, but the British team nevertheless lost ground to Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship.
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar finished second and third respectively, securing a double podium for Red Bull and allowing the team to strengthen its position ahead of McLaren.
Red Bull now occupies third place with 415 points, while McLaren follows in fourth on 398. Despite Lando Norris’s victory, the combined result of the two Red Bull drivers enabled their team to extend its advantage in the standings.
Ferrari remains second with 512 points, but the Brazilian Grand Prix will be remembered as the race in which Mercedes mathematically secured the 2026 Constructors’ Championship. The full season calendar and remaining events can be followed through the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, while the updated championship order is available in the Formula 1 Constructors’ standings.
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