All the stories that got the Sao Paulo paddock talking

F1.com's Mike Seymour rounds up all the big talking points ahead of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:31 PM

Key Things to Know

Kimi Antonelli arrived at the Sao Paulo paddock following his 2026 Formula 1 world title victory.
Antonelli secured the championship after finishing third in Mexico behind Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
The Mercedes driver battled illness and race pressure to put the title beyond mathematical doubt.

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Kimi Antonelli arrived in Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix following his 2026 Formula 1 World Championship triumph in Mexico City. The Italian driver secured the title by finishing third at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez behind Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Antonelli's celebrations and media duties continued upon his arrival in Sao Paulo after a nine-hour flight. On Wednesday, he attended a special press conference with Mercedes partner Petronas to reflect on securing the championship despite battling illness during the previous race weekend.

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