Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli experienced a difficult race in Brazil after the team could find no clear issue with his car, forcing him to settle for a fifth-place finish. Despite briefly moving into the lead, he lacked the necessary pace to maintain the position and held onto fifth at the finish line despite a five-second time penalty for an unsafe release, crossing the line just behind teammate George Russell.
Celebrating the Constructors Championship
Although the race did not yield the victory the young driver aimed for, the points secured were enough for the Silver Arrows to claim their first constructors championship since 2021. The milestone sparked emotional celebrations on the podium for the entire squad.
Speaking after the event, Antonelli admitted his frustration with the grand prix itself while shifting his focus to the bigger picture for the manufacturer. “I’m extremely disappointed with the race, but I’m going to put it aside, because today is a great day for the team,” Antonelli stated.
He praised the dedication of the personnel both at the circuit and at the team’s headquarters in Brackley and Brixworth. “They all deserve it, an incredible group of people,” he added. “Not only here at the track, but everyone back at the factory – Brackley, Brixworth. They all deserve it, so I’m very happy for them.”
