Overview
- Lando Norris converted pole into a controlled victory in a changeable, rain-affected race on Sunday at Interlagos, crossing the line more than 14 seconds ahead of the field.
- Max Verstappen staged a recovery from 21st on the grid to finish second after taking a power-unit penalty, while Isack Hadjar completed the podium for Red Bull.
- Post-race steward decisions moved Charles Leclerc down after a five-second penalty for contact with Liam Lawson and gave Kimi Antonelli a five-second unsafe-release penalty that did not alter his final place.
- Mercedes clinched the 2026 Constructors' Championship with strong points from George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and the team has launched an investigation into unusual handling, tyre wear and possible pressure or setup errors.
- Lewis Hamilton described his result as 'devastating' after tyre overheating and a late wet-tyre call cost him places, and teams now head into the final three rounds working to resolve tyre, setup and strategy risks.