# F1 Brazil GP chaos: Norris wins, Mercedes slip

> Lando Norris wins Brazilian GP despite Mercedes missteps and Verstappen's comeback.
- Title: F1 Brazil GP chaos: Norris wins, Mercedes slip · Motorsport
- Summary: Lando Norris wins Brazilian GP despite Mercedes missteps and Verstappen's comeback.
- Keywords: formula 1, lando norris, max verstappen, mercedes, ferrari, brazilian grand prix, sao paulo gp, interlagos, kimi antonelli, liam lawson, ferdinando alonso, alpine
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/winners-and-losers-from-f1s-chaotic-brazilian-grand-prix/10873189
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:59:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: formula 1, lando norris, max verstappen, mercedes, ferrari, brazilian grand prix, sao paulo gp, interlagos, kimi antonelli, liam lawson, ferdinando alonso, alpine
## Winner: Lando Norris
Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix after a strong qualifying performance and controlled race driving.

> He's very sensitive in understanding how much grip is available and very, I would say, even complete as a driver
## Mercedes' race struggles
Mercedes faced handling issues with Kimi Antonelli spinning and George Russell making a pit exit about-face.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Max Verstappen's comeback
Max Verstappen overcame a poor start to finish second after switching to slicks caused extreme oversteer.

> As soon as I switched to the slicks, I had an extreme amount of oversteer in the car in the high-speed corners, which made it super difficult to drive
## Ferrari's challenges
Ferrari struggled with grid penalties for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as the race progressed.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Isack Hadjar's performance
Isack Hadjar delivered his best race in wet conditions, finishing third after a strong challenge on Norris.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Alpine's wet struggles
Alpine struggled with aerodynamic deficiencies in wet conditions, finishing 14th after poor performance.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Liam Lawson's race
Liam Lawson finished seventh after a strong start but later dropped back due to rear tyre overheating.

> At the moment I'm just trying to enjoy driving the car because with everything else going on I don't really know what else I'm meant to do
## Fernando Alonso's race
Fernando Alonso qualified eighth but dropped six places after a touch from Oliver Bearman before fighting through the midfield.

> The car was phenomenal today. I think it has been the most competitive race. We were running with the Ferraris at one point in the race, now with the Mercedes in the last few laps
## Cadillac's issues
Cadillac faced grid penalties for Valtteri Bottas due to a cross-threaded wheel nut.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Race outcome
Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix with Mercedes securing their ninth constructors' crown.

> We have a lot to review especially with our performance in the wet this weekend as the grip was very poor on both the intermediates and the extreme wets
## Key takeaway

Lando Norris secured third place at the Brazilian Grand Prix after Mercedes struggled with handling issues and Max Verstappen overcame a poor start to finish second.