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2026 Formula 1 World Championship
Brazilian Grand Prix
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
Sunday, 8 November 2026
With Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli confirmed as the 2026 Formula 1 champion, four-time winner Max Verstappen will now look to ensure a runners-up position during the final lap of the season, beginning with the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend.
As it stands, Verstappen sits in second-position on the driver’s standings after taking home 261 points with four races left of the campaign while Lewis Hamlton follows up in second on 259 points.
Amid a promising second-half of the season, Verstappen claimed victory at the Mexico Grand Prix this weekend as Red Bull capitalized on a mix-up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton on lap one.
While Verstappen started fifth on the grid, Verstappen climbed to second-position before Red Bull made the call to allow their driver to take first place after Leclerc was in the pits to serve a subsequent five-second penalty.
Nonetheless, Verstappen will head into this weekend’s action as a three-time winner in Sao Paulo, namely 2019, 2023 and 2024 respectively.
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Speaking on the Mexican Grand Prix, Verstappen noted that Red Bull executed a perfect strategy while Ferrari had issues of their own on the track.
“It was a very tough race,” Verstappen told Sky Sports F1. “We did everything well as a team. They made all the right calls, to pit with Charles and we jumped ahead of them.
“I think today we also capitalised on Ferrari’s battles with each other. They are two No 1 drivers so they always go for it, but I think today it cost them the win.”
2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship standings (Top three)
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 380 points
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 261 points
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), 259 points
2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings (Top three)
1. Mercedes, 630 points
2. Ferrari, 504 points
3. Red Bull, 382
British Grand Prix last three winners
2025 – Lando Norris (McLaren)
2024 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2022 – George Russel (Mercedes)
2021 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
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