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When could Mercedes win the 2026 Teams’ Championship?

Mercedes could clinch the 2026 Teams' Championship in Brazil, but what results do they need to secure the title? Here are all the points permutations.

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Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:04 PM

Key Things to Know

Mercedes can mathematically secure the 2026 Teams' Championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix by outscoring Ferrari by three points.
Mercedes currently leads Ferrari by 126 points with four rounds and a maximum of 172 points remaining.
Kimi Antonelli has already clinched the 2026 Drivers' Championship following a third-place finish in Mexico City.

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Mercedes can clinch the 2026 Formula 1 Teams' Championship at the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Following Kimi Antonelli's Drivers' Championship triumph in Mexico, the Silver Arrows hold a 126-point lead over second-placed Ferrari with four rounds remaining in the 2026 season.

To secure the crown in Brazil, Mercedes must leave the race with a lead greater than 128 points, requiring them to outscore Ferrari by at least three points. Mercedes holds the tiebreaker advantage via win countback over Ferrari, while Red Bull and McLaren are already mathematically eliminated.

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