Mercedes celebrate 2026 titles with Antonelli and Russell

Mercedes has celebrated its 2026 Formula 1 championship successes at its Brixworth and Brackley bases. Kimi Antonelli clinched the drivers' title in Mexico City, while the constructors' crown was secured four days earlier in São Paulo. It is the first time since 2020 that Mercedes has won both championships.

The constructors' title is Mercedes' ninth overall and its first since 2021, drawing the team level with Williams in equal third all-time, behind Ferrari on 16 and McLaren on 10. Team principal Toto Wolff said the success belonged to everyone at the team, adding that "there was never going to be a shortcut back to fighting for championships".

Wolff also praised Antonelli, whom Mercedes has supported since his youth, and George Russell, whose consistency and leadership he said were vital to the constructors' title.