# Mercedes' F1 title return thanks loyalty

> Mercedes' F1 title return credits Toto Wolff's loyalty over staff changes.
- Title: Mercedes' F1 title return thanks loyalty · Motorsport
- Summary: Mercedes' F1 title return credits Toto Wolff's loyalty over staff changes. Mercedes won its ninth constructors' title after four lean years with no staff…
- Keywords: mercedes, toto wolff, george russell, kimi antonelli, mercedes constructors title, ground effect era, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-credits-toto-wolffs-loyalty-for-mercedes-f1-title-return-nobody-was-hired-or-fired/10873975
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:01:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, f1, toto wolff, george russell, kimi antonelli, mercedes constructors title, ground effect era, sports, cars
## Mercedes wins ninth constructors' title
Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
## Four lean years of ground effect
From 2022 to 2025, Mercedes struggled with ground effect cars.
## George Russell on team loyalty
Russell said the team's people remained the same since the 2022-2025 challenges.

> We have been through a lot over those years. It's been extremely tough times
## Toto Wolff on stability
Wolff credited team stability and safety over staff turnover.

> We provide a culture and an environment where you can thrive
## Championship standings update
Russell is third in the championship, 17 points behind Max Verstappen.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes won its ninth constructors' title after four lean years with no staff turnover.