Toto Wolff and Mercedes have returned to the top of Formula 1 after securing the constructors’ championship at Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. After the victory, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali congratulated the team while highlighting a historic achievement for Wolff in joining legendary Sir Frank Williams in F1 record books.
With his ninth constructors’ championship in the bag, Wolff has equalled Sir Williams’ record for the most constructors’ championships won by any single team principal.
“My huge congratulations to everyone at the Mercedes Formula 1 Team on becoming 2026 constructors’ world champions. This is also a moment that will have a special place in the history of our sport,” Domenicali said.
“With his ninth constructors’ title, my friend Toto Wolff draws level with the great Sir Frank Williams, one of Formula 1’s true legends. To stand alongside Frank in the record books is an extraordinary achievement and a powerful testament to Toto’s leadership, vision and relentless pursuit of excellence over so many years.”
Sir Williams won his nine constructor championships across a 17-year golden era spanning from 1980 to 1997.
Toto Wolff Seals Constructor Crown on the Back of a Dominant Season
Mercedes sealed the constructors’ title after George Russell and newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, respectively, at Interlagos. The result left Ferrari, currently second in the constructors’ standings, with no mathematical possibility of catching the Brackley outfit over the remaining three races this season.
Mercedes has had a dominant championship-winning campaign, with its two drivers combining for 12 Grand Prix victories and four Sprint wins. Their consistent performances helped the team reclaim the constructors’ crown and establish itself as the season’s benchmark.
Toto Wolff has played a crucial role in Mercedes’ success since taking charge of the team in 2013. Under his leadership, the team dominated, winning eight consecutive constructors’ championships between 2014 and 2021 before adding another this season.
Mercedes Completes Historic 2026 Campaign With a Championship Double
Mercedes’ 2026 title is even more special because of Kimi Antonelli’s success in the drivers’ championship. The 20-year-old driver’s rise to the top has been one of the defining stories of the season.
The Italian has enjoyed a breakthrough year in his second season with Silver Arrows, becoming the youngest-ever F1 champion in Mexico a week prior. His title, combined with Mercedes’ constructors’ success, has made it a memorable campaign for the Brackley-based outfit.
Domenicali also highlighted the significance of the team’s two titles, praising the collective effort behind its return to the top.
“To win the constructors’ championship in the same season that Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever drivers’ world champion makes 2026 truly unforgettable for Mercedes and for Formula 1,” the F1 CEO said.
“This is what our sport is all about: dreaming big, pushing beyond the limits, and proving what is possible when great people come together with one shared purpose. Mercedes has returned to the very top, and in doing so has written another remarkable chapter in the history of Formula 1.”
With three races remaining in the season, Ferrari currently sits second in the standings with 510 points, and Red Bull is third with 415, in a close battle with McLaren, who sits at 398.
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