Mercedes has won the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, securing its ninth title after clinching the championship at the São Paulo Grand Prix. The victory marks the team’s return to the top of the constructors’ standings for the first time since 2021.
Mercedes entered the Brazilian Grand Prix with a 126-point lead over Ferrari. The points scored at Interlagos proved enough to seal the title, marking a strong comeback under Formula 1’s new technical regulations.
Antonelli and Russell Lead Mercedes’ Return
The 2026 campaign has been led by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. While Russell brought experience to the team, Antonelli emerged as one of the season’s biggest performers in his second year in Formula 1.
The young Italian also secured the Drivers’ Championship in Mexico City, becoming the latest Mercedes driver to claim the title.
From Eight Consecutive Titles to a New Era
Merc dominated Formula 1 between 2014 and 2021, winning eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships with Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas.
However, the team struggled to maintain that dominance after the introduction of ground-effect regulations in 2022. Red Bull won the next two Constructors’ titles, followed by McLaren in 2024 and 2025.
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Final Take
The 2026 championship marks a new chapter for Mercedes, with Russell and Antonelli leading a different generation of the team.
With nine Constructors’ titles now to its name, Mercedes has once again established itself at the front of Formula 1.
