Rivals congratulate Mercedes on Constructors’ Championship

Formula 1 rivals and figures across the paddock congratulated Mercedes after the team secured the 2026 Constructors' Championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. A fourth-place finish from George Russell and fifth place from new Drivers' World Champion Kimi Antonelli gave the team enough points to clinch their ninth constructors' title and their first since 2021.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, and Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies all commended the team's achievement under the new 2026 regulations. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also congratulated Team Principal Toto Wolff for drawing level with Sir Frank Williams with nine constructors' titles.