Mercedes to Seal Manufacturers' Championship at Brazilian Grand Prix
Mercedes leads the manufacturers' standings by a large margin and is close to clinching the title before the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Mercedes is looking to clinch the Formula 1 World Constructors’ Championship at tomorrow’s Brazilian Grand Prix, having extended their lead at the top of the standings by 126 points over Ferrari after their drivers scored double points at the Mexico City race.
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured the World Drivers’ Championship after finishing third in last week’s Mexico race, achieving a historic milestone and giving Mercedes the opportunity to focus on securing their second title in a season marked by clear dominance for the German team.
Mercedes leads the Constructors’ Championship with 630 points, compared to Ferrari’s 504, while Red Bull sit third with 382 points. Red Bull have been eliminated from the title hunt, despite the outstanding performance of their Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who won three of the last four races.
Mercedes hold a significant advantage heading to the Interlagos circuit, with four races remaining and a total of 172 points available if a team were to finish first and second in all remaining events.
Mercedes have already achieved first and second place finishes in three races this season: during the opening two rounds and at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. In contrast, Ferrari have managed to have both their drivers on the podium in only one race, at the British Grand Prix.
The team needs to outscore Ferrari by at least three points in the Brazilian Grand Prix to guarantee the title, as this would make their lead greater than the total points remaining in the season, which amount to 129.
The German team also hold an additional advantage: they would secure the title even if both teams finished the season level on points, thanks to their superior number of race wins.
