Lando Norris stamped his authority on Interlagos, delivering a masterclass that left even Max Verstappen's latest comeback drive in the dust. The reigning champion was untouchable all weekend, converting pole into victory with the kind of command that defines championship form. Verstappen carved through the field again—his fourth Sao Paulo resurrection—but this time there was no catching Norris.
Mercedes sealed the constructors' championship with three rounds to spare, a stunning turnaround for a team that finished fourth as recently as 2024. The first-year regs suited the Silver Arrows perfectly, though their advantage is already shrinking as Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari close the gap.
Ferrari's race was forgettable. Despite Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clearing the air after Mexico's team-orders fiasco, the car had no pace. George Russell binned a podium shot with a pit-exit spin, his 15th troubled race this season.
The bottom line: Norris is peaking at the right time, and Mercedes' margin won't last into 2027.
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