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Mercedes clinched the constructors’ title and celebrated in style on the podium
Mercedes took to the podium after the race to celebrate their championship title. The team really let loose, with Toto Wolff leading the celebrations.
Toto leads the celebrations! 🕺 #F1 #BrazilGP @MercedesAMGF1
Cadillac mechanics before the race: When all else fails, use a hammer
Valtteri Bottas took no part in Sunday’s race. After the installation laps, his mechanics were unable to remove the right-rear wheel. They could not free the seized wheel nut even with a hammer — a decidedly crude tool by Formula 1 standards.
It brought back memories of the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix for the Finn. On that occasion, Mercedes only managed to remove the nut back at the factory.
Neymar waved the chequered flag at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Martin Brundle wanted to interview Neymar before the race. He stood beside him for a moment, then reflected: “I don’t think he even speaks English…”
The organisers honoured Neymar by giving him the chance to wave the chequered flag.
Verstappen starts a new tradition in Sao Paulo
Verstappen drove a fantastic race. Only four drivers in F1 history have made it onto the podium from 21st on the grid. Verstappen joined Wolfgang von Trips, John Watson and Lewis Hamilton.
Incidentally, Max Verstappen’s last three appearances at Interlagos have produced the following results:
2024: 17 ➡️ 1 (+16)
2025: 19 ➡️ 3 (+16)
2026: 21 ➡️ 2 (+19)
Verstappen has started a new tradition.
The first showers are showing on the radar
The first showers have started appearing on the radar, seemingly out of nowhere.
The FIA’s weather forecast indicates that a passing front will bring moisture, gradually falling temperatures and light rain, which is expected to continue on and off for much of the day.
A more precise forecast of when showers will reach the circuit is not possible at this stage. However, any rain should be light, with an intensity of 0.5 to 1, so there is currently no risk of the start being delayed.
Alonso stayed on the throttle longer than anyone else
Fernando Alonso was the bravest driver of all in qualifying. He was flat out for 28.5 per cent of the time, the highest figure in the field. That helped him get his Aston Martin into Q3.
George Russell, Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar were next in that particular ranking.
Latest from Sao Paulo: Roads are wet
There are five hours to go until the start of the race. The weather in Sao Paulo is calm for now, but the roads are wet and rain is in the air. There is around a 50 per cent chance of rain during the race.
And that’s the cue for the rain to arrive.
