Mercedes Can Seal F1 Constructors' Title in Sao Paulo — SkimNews
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- Mercedes can wrap up the Constructors' Championship if it outscores Ferrari by three points or more in Sunday's race.
- Kimi Antonelli was crowned world champion in Mexico, after which Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the final leg of the triple header.
- Lewis Hamilton called for "serious talks" after saying Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them a one-two in Mexico.
- Max Verstappen will aim for a fourth win in five races for Red Bull at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
- Lando Norris won last year's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and McLaren will bring upgrades to the car for this weekend.
- Interlagos is a 2.677-mile circuit whose long uphill run from Turn 12 to the Senna S chicane creates an overtaking route into Turn 4; thunderstorms are currently forecast for Saturday qualifying, with rain possible Sunday.
- Sky Sports F1 has Friday practice sessions starting at 3.30pm and 7pm, qualifying at 6pm Saturday and the race at 5pm Sunday; NOW offers contract-free streaming for non-Sky viewers.
Why it matters: Mercedes needs a three-point-or-better score over Ferrari for Sunday's race to wrap the Constructors' Championship, making Brazil the potential title-clinching round. Hamilton's call for "serious talks" after Leclerc cost Ferrari a one-two in Mexico adds a team-management strain to that same equation.
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