That wait is finally over. Mercedes claimed the Constructors' Championship last weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, sealing the deal with George Russell taking fourth and new World Champion Kimi Antonelli finishing fifth to comfortably outscore their main rivals, Ferrari.
It is the German manufacturer's first teams' title since 2021. That brings their total count up to nine constructors' titles, drawing them level with Williams and sitting right behind only McLaren at 10 and Ferrari at 16. Team Principal Toto Wolff did not hide his pride. "We've taken a few years to be back on the top spot. Not many teams have been able to come back from such a situation," he said.
Congratulations guys, am so happy for you all. So well deserved.
This success arrived right under the new-for-2026 regulations, which brought massive overhauls to both power units and aerodynamics. Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin noted the sheer scale of the graft involved, admitting that "we've never put so much effort into a new set of regulations." When you face setbacks and finally break through, the payoff is immense.
Rivals from all corners of the paddock were quick to send praise. McLaren CEO Zak Brown took to X to post: "Congratulations to Mercedes and HPP on securing the Constructors’ Championship title after an impressive season. Looking forward to fighting you for it again next year." McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella added that winning in such a high-standard competitive context reflects truly great work.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, who claimed six of his seven drivers' titles with Mercedes and was part of their eight-consecutive-title run, shared his joy on Instagram: "Congratulations guys, am so happy for you all. So well deserved." Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies pointed out that Mercedes started the season with more than a second advantage after switching their focus early last year, turning that early advantage into devastating lap time.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also weighed in, highlighting that Toto Wolff has now drawn level with Sir Frank Williams on nine constructors' titles. To top it all off, doing it in the same season that Antonelli became the youngest ever Drivers' World Champion makes 2026 a legendary campaign for the Silver Arrows.
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