Toto Wolff Hails Mercedes’ Remarkable Comeback After 2026 F1 Title Double

Posted : 09 November 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has praised the determination and resilience of his team after the Silver Arrows secured the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, completing a remarkable title double following Kimi Antonelli’s drivers’ triumph.

Mercedes sealed their ninth constructors’ crown at the rain-affected Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, with George Russell finishing fourth and newly crowned world champion Antonelli taking fifth place.

The result gave Mercedes the points they needed to finish ahead of Ferrari, whose Charles Leclerc came home seventh while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished ninth.

Wolff credited the team’s strong start to the season for laying the foundation for their championship success, while acknowledging that the closing races had presented significant challenges.

“It was a very strong beginning of the season that got us over the line. These last few races have been challenging,” Wolff said.

He also expressed pride in the organisation’s ability to recover from several difficult seasons and return to the top of Formula 1.

The championship represents Mercedes’ first constructors’ title since 2021, ending a five-year wait after the team’s remarkable run of eight consecutive championships between 2014 and 2021.

Wolff noted that returning to championship-winning form required years of hard work and commitment from everyone involved in the team.

He added that only a handful of sporting organisations could have recovered from a similar period of difficulty to reclaim the top position.

The Mercedes celebrations continued on the podium after the race, with the team marking its latest success and drawing level with Williams on nine constructors’ championships. Only Ferrari, with 16 titles, and McLaren, with 10, have won more in Formula 1 history.

Antonelli, who secured the drivers’ championship a week earlier in Mexico City, praised the contribution of the entire Mercedes workforce, including those working at the team’s factories in Brackley and Brixworth.

The 20-year-old described the achievement as a collective effort, recognising the dedication of staff who worked throughout the season to provide the team with a competitive car.

Russell also celebrated the achievement, emphasising the enormous effort required from the organisation to return to the top of the constructors’ standings.

Although Mercedes missed out on a podium finish in Brazil, their fourth- and fifth-place results were sufficient to confirm the championship.

The Sao Paulo race itself was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, who finished ahead of Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Norris’ victory denied Antonelli the opportunity to secure another Grand Prix win following his championship success in Mexico.

Mercedes’ double triumph marks a significant milestone for the team and provides a strong reward for its sustained efforts to regain its position among Formula 1’s leading competitors.

Toto Wolff Hails Mercedes’ Remarkable Comeback After 2026 F1 Title Double

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