Kimi Antonelli says he is “grateful” for Mercedes’ Constructors’ Championship success while acknowledging frustration after his São Paulo Grand Prix performance. Multiple outlets report that Mercedes secures the constructors’ title with Antonelli finishing fifth and George Russell fourth, even though Lando Norris wins the race for McLaren. Antonelli’s focus in the immediate aftermath is described as shifting from personal disappointment to celebrating the team’s achievement.
The coverage links the on-track outcome at Interlagos to technical and driving issues that affected Antonelli during the Brazilian GP. Autosport and Motorsport.com both say Antonelli describes a “weird” spin and car instability, attributing the problems to balance issues that undermined his attempt to convert early race pace into a win. Meanwhile, The Guardian emphasizes Antonelli’s praise for Mercedes’ large workforce after the title is secured, framing his remarks around gratitude rather than technical detail.
Overall, outlets largely agree on the key sporting facts: Norris wins, Antonelli is fifth, Russell is fourth, and Mercedes takes the constructors’ title, with Antonelli directing attention toward team celebration.
