Lewis Hamilton could find himself celebrating with his former team after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed that the Ferrari driver would be joining the newly crowned Constructors' Champions on their flight back from Brazil. Mercedes secured its ninth Constructors' Championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Wolff joking that Hamilton might need a drink to ease his disappointment after a difficult race.
Key Takeaways from Interlagos:
- Mercedes secured its ninth Constructors' Championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with three races remaining.
- Toto Wolff revealed that former Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton would join the team's overnight flight back to the UK.
- Wolff joked that Hamilton might need a drink after his disappointing ninth-place finish at Interlagos.
- Hamilton remains in contention for second in the Drivers' Championship, sitting fourth with 261 points.
Toto Wolff Jokes About Celebrating Mercedes' Title With Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes wrapped up the Constructors' Championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth respectively. Their results put the team beyond Ferrari's reach with three rounds remaining in the season.
Meanwhile, Hamilton recovered from a power unit penalty that forced him to start from the back of the grid, eventually finishing ninth for Ferrari.
When asked about the team's championship celebrations after the race, Wolff explained that the celebrations would have to wait until they returned to the UK. The team was preparing for another overnight flight, with Russell also expected to be on board.
"In terms of the party, I don't know yet. It's another flight, another overnight flight. George is going to be on that overnight flight, so maybe we'll have a drink. A constructors' drink," Wolff told the media.
He then revealed that Hamilton would also be travelling with the team, joking about the contrasting fortunes of the former Mercedes driver.
"For the good and the bad. We're going to take Lewis also, so we'll see. Maybe he needs one for the bad. And then we'll figure out what we do about the party coming back to the UK."
Lewis Hamilton's 12-Year Mercedes Legacy
Hamilton spent 12 seasons with Mercedes before moving to Ferrari in 2025. During his time with the Brackley-based team, he won six of his seven Drivers' Championship titles and helped Mercedes secure eight consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014 to 2021.
Despite his difficult Brazilian GP weekend, Hamilton also congratulated his former team following their latest championship success.
"Well done to Mercedes for winning the constructors' championship and the incredible year they've had overall. Truly deserved," Hamilton wrote in an Instagram post after the race weekend in São Paulo.
Hamilton Remains in Fight for Second in F1 Drivers' Championship
Although Hamilton endured a disappointing result at Interlagos, he remains in contention for second place in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, with three races left in the season.
Max Verstappen currently occupies second position with 279 points, followed by Russell in third with 262 points. Hamilton sits just one point behind the Mercedes driver in fourth with 261 points. Meanwhile, Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is fifth with 249 points, while Lando Norris follows in sixth with 246 points.
With the points gap between the drivers remaining relatively close, Hamilton still has an opportunity to improve his championship position before the season concludes.
