Mercedes-AMG Wins 2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship: Ninth World Title Secured

Mercedes-AMG Petronas is back on top of Formula 1! The Silver Arrows have officially won the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, ending a four-year wait for another title. The championship was sealed at the São Paulo Grand Prix on 8 November 2026, with three races remaining.

The victory comes just one week after Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history. With 652 points, Mercedes holds an unbeatable 142-point lead over Ferrari. It is the team’s ninth constructors’ title and its first since 2021. Talk about a double celebration!

How Mercedes Won The 2026 Constructors’ Championship

Mercedes arrived at the São Paulo Grand Prix needing to extend its championship lead over Ferrari by just three points. However, changing weather conditions made the race anything but straightforward.

Antonelli took the lead early but struggled as the track dried, eventually spinning and losing positions. George Russell also had a difficult moment, spinning at the pit exit after switching tyres.

Despite the setbacks, both drivers recovered. Russell finished fourth, while Antonelli crossed the line fifth. Their combined 22 points secured the championship.

Meanwhile, Lando Norris won the race for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, who completed a double podium for Red Bull. Ferrari struggled, with Charles Leclerc finishing seventh before a penalty dropped him to eighth, while Lewis Hamilton finished ninth.

Mercedes didn’t win the race, but it certainly won the biggest prize of the weekend.

Mercedes’ Dominant 2026 Formula 1 Season

Mercedes started the 2026 season in spectacular fashion, winning the opening six races and establishing an early championship advantage. The introduction of new Formula 1 regulations covering power units, aerodynamics and chassis design offered teams a fresh start.

Mercedes made the most of that opportunity with its W17 E PERFORMANCE race car. George Russell won the opening race in Australia before Antonelli delivered five consecutive victories.

By the time Mercedes secured the championship in Brazil, the team had recorded 12 Grand Prix victories, 24 podium finishes and 12 pole positions across 20 races. Those numbers explain why the Silver Arrows wrapped up the championship with three races remaining.

Kimi Antonelli & George Russell: The Winning Combination

While Formula 1 celebrates individual drivers, the Constructors’ Championship rewards the combined efforts of both drivers and their team. Mercedes had a particularly strong pairing in 2026.

Kimi Antonelli – 390 Points

The 20-year-old Italian enjoyed an extraordinary second season in Formula 1. With nine Grand Prix victories, Antonelli secured the Drivers’ World Championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in the sport’s history.

George Russell – 262 Points

Russell played an equally important role in Mercedes’ success. The British driver secured three Grand Prix victories, including Australia, Austria and Azerbaijan. His consistency helped Mercedes maintain a comfortable championship advantage throughout the season.

Together, Antonelli and Russell delivered the points needed to bring the championship back to Mercedes.

2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings After Brazil

With only 129 points available across the final three races, Ferrari can no longer catch Mercedes. However, the battle for second place remains open.

Mercedes’ Ninth Constructors’ Championship: A Return To Glory

Mercedes has now won nine Formula 1 Constructors’ Championships, drawing level with Williams for third place on the all-time winners’ list. Only Ferrari, with 16 titles, and McLaren, with 10, have won more.

The team’s previous success came during its incredible run of eight consecutive championships between 2014 and 2021. However, new regulations in 2022 changed the competitive order.

Red Bull claimed the next two titles, while McLaren won in 2024 and 2025. Now, Mercedes has returned to the top under team principal Toto Wolff, who has also equalled Sir Frank Williams’ record of nine constructors’ titles as team principal.

What’s Next For Mercedes In The 2026 F1 Season?

Although both championships have been decided, three races remain: Las Vegas, Qatar and the season finale in Abu Dhabi on 6 December.

UAE Formula 1 fans will have the opportunity to see the newly crowned champions in action at Yas Marina Circuit. Planning to attend? Our 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix guide covers tickets, concerts and everything you need to know.

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