Norris takes Interlagos pole as Mercedes seal constructors' title

Mercedes have won the Constructors' Championship for a ninth time, a tally that draws team boss Toto Wolff level with Sir Frank Williams as the most successful in F1 history. Commentator Martin Brundle described the achievement as outstanding company in the hierarchy of the sport.

Lando Norris was named Brundle's driver of the weekend after taking pole position in the wet qualifying session at Interlagos, which lasted 146 minutes because of heavy rain and red flags. George Russell, who will take a five-place grid penalty for an extra engine, had abandoned a lap during a brief dry window and felt he had missed a chance at provisional pole.

Max Verstappen was voted the fans' driver of the day for the sixth time in the last seven races. Norris's McLaren was the only car to carry new parts to Brazil as the season approaches its conclusion.