Mercedes can wrap the constructors' title in São Paulo if Antonelli and Russell out-score Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc — a likely outcome given their 126-point cushion with three rounds left. Antonelli already clinched his first drivers' crown in Mexico, becoming F1's youngest champion at 18 and Italy's first since Ascari in 1953. Mercedes hasn't won a constructors' title since the ground-effect reset in 2022, but the 2026 regs have restored their edge.
Ferrari's Mexico disaster looms large. Hamilton started on pole, Leclerc was third, and both threw away a 1-2 by racing each other too hard through Turn 4 — handing Verstappen the win. Hamilton called out Leclerc's "do or die" approach afterward. Expect pointed questions Thursday about whether they've cleared the air.
The Haas subplot: Rafael Camara makes his F1 debut at home after Ocon's blow-up with Komatsu. The Brazilian gets his shot in front of Interlagos, driving for the American outfit with nothing to lose.
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