Antonelli fades in Brazil after handling problems

Andrea Kimi Antonelli led by eight seconds over the opening 12 laps at Interlagos before reporting that something felt wrong with his Mercedes' handling after switching to slick tyres. He spun off, allowing Lando Norris into the lead, and the two Red Bull drivers passed him later on. Race engineer Peter Bonnington supplied notes on where he could find time, but Antonelli only showed competitive pace after changing to a fresh set of slicks.

Rain returned soon afterwards, and Antonelli pitted for intermediates again, collecting a penalty for an unsafe release. He spun a second time, and Mercedes could not identify the problem in their data. He finished fifth, with George Russell passing him after timing his switch to intermediate tyres well. Antonelli's result still secured the constructors' championship for Mercedes.