Mercedes ended their championship drought in Brazil, clinching their first Constructors' title since 2021 as George Russell finished fourth and rookie Kimi Antonelli fifth. The victory—their ninth overall, tying Williams for third all-time behind Ferrari and McLaren—validates an early pivot to 2026's overhauled aero and power unit regulations. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies admitted Mercedes started the season "more than a second" clear, a gap built by shifting development resources ahead of rivals last year. Toto Wolff now matches Sir Frank Williams with nine constructors' titles as team principal. Antonelli, the youngest drivers' champion ever, swept both titles in his debut season. Congratulations poured in across the paddock—McLaren, Ferrari, even Lewis Hamilton from his Ferrari garage. The question for 2027: can anyone close that second, or will Mercedes' regulatory head start become another dynasty?
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