Lando Norris won the São Paulo Grand Prix on November 8, 2026, leading McLaren to victory at Interlagos while Mercedes secured the constructors’ world championship.
Norris started from pole position on a damp track. He slipped behind Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson at the start.
The surface dried quickly. Norris switched to slick tyres before his rivals.
Antonelli spun on lap 21 at Turn 1. That error handed the lead back to the McLaren driver.
It was a very tough race – very, very tough,
Norris said according to Formula 1.
He added that the main thing today was I just kept it cool and I didn’t make any mistakes.
LANDO NORRIS WINS THE SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX 🇧🇷🏆🎉#F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/5wPJw8vQ43
The 26-year-old Englishman claimed his 14th premier class victory. That ties the number held by Emerson Fittipaldi, Jack Brabham, and Graham Hill.
It was his third win of the 2026 season. The triumph also marked his second consecutive victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix after winning the event in 2025.
Max Verstappen produced a recovery drive from the back of the grid. Power-unit penalties forced him to start 21st.
The Red Bull driver climbed through the field to finish second. He ended more than 14 seconds behind Norris.
Isack Hadjar completed the podium in third for Red Bull. He benefited from an order where Verstappen had been let past earlier by his teammate.
Late rain showers arrived in the final 10 laps. A flurry of pit stops followed as drivers swapped back to wet-weather tyres.
Norris managed the changing track conditions expertly. He crossed the finish line safely ahead of the chasing pack.
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Footballer Neymar Jr served as the guest who waved the checkered flag. That ended the race.
George Russell finished fourth. Kimi Antonelli placed fifth.
The Guardian reported those points sealed the Formula One constructors’ world championship for Mercedes. It ends a five-year drought since their last team title in 2021.
Ferrari challengers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively. That left the Italian team unable to bridge the gap.
Hamilton made a charge on his 400th grand prix. He vaulted from 20th on the grid to ninth by the end of the opening lap.
Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi crossed the finish line in 16th place.
Debutant Rafael Câmara of Haas ended up 20th and last among the classified finishers after losing positions at the start.
Lance Stroll of Aston Martin failed to complete the grand prix. Valtteri Bottas of Cadillac did not start.
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
The victory marks Norris’s second consecutive win at the São Paulo Grand Prix, following his success at the venue in 2025.
Lando Norris wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix! His 14th F1 win. Max Verstappen second with a mega drive from the back of the grid. Isak Hadjar third in the other Red Bull. Mercedes wraps up constructors' championship with Russell fourth and Antonelli fifth.
Earlier coverage: Lando Norris Claims Brazilian GP Pole After Rain Delay