Mercedes And Williams Tie For Ninth Constructors’ Title In 2026
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Mercedes has secured its ninth Constructors’ Championship, tying the record set by Williams. This achievement places the German manufacturer alongside the British team in the history books, behind only Ferrari and McLaren. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali led the tributes to the team for this major milestone on the track.
The win marks a return to the top for Mercedes after a period of struggle. Kimi Antonelli’s record as the youngest ever Drivers’ World Champion coincides with this same season, according to Formula1.com. Winning both titles makes 2026 a historic year for the sport and the Mercedes team.
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Toto Wolff Joins a Legend
The championship victory puts team principal Toto Wolff in rare company. According to Formula 1 Official, his ninth title as a leader draws him level with Sir Frank Williams. Wolff stands alongside Frank in the record books.
Domenicali praised the team effort required to reach this point. He stated, “My huge congratulations to everyone at the Mercedes Formula 1 Team on becoming 2026 Constructors’ World Champions. Reaching the summit of Formula 1 is never the achievement of one person alone.”
The CEO emphasized that the result came from hundreds of people working together at the factory and the circuit. Every member of the team should feel proud of what they have accomplished this season.
Rivals Celebrate Hamilton’s Milestone
While the team celebrated, Lewis Hamilton reached a personal milestone with his 400th race start. Fernando Alonso, a rival driver, offered his respects to the veteran on the grid. Alonso noted that Hamilton has had an incredible career in F1, with all 400 races in a very competitive position.
Alonso added, “But yes, Lewis obviously has had an incredible career in F1, and 400 races, all of them in a very competitive position. Congratulations to him, and hopefully a good race and a good weekend for him.” The 400 Club is a group that few drivers ever enter.
New champion Kimi Antonelli could join that same club as early as 2041. At 24 races a year, the young Italian has a long path ahead if he stays healthy and fast.
A New Chapter for the Sport
Only Ferrari has more wins with 16, and McLaren sits second with 10. Williams and Mercedes now share the third spot with 9 titles each.
Mercedes previously won the title for eight consecutive seasons from 2014 to 2021. The 2026 win breaks a recent run where McLaren claimed the 2024 and 2025 titles. A Mercedes-powered car has secured the championship for the third year in a row.
Domenicali concluded the official remarks by noting the significance of the moment. He said, “Mercedes have returned to the very top, and in doing so have written another remarkable chapter in the history of Formula 1.” The wait for another Constructors’ Championship ended last weekend in Sao Paulo.