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Mercedes claims repeating its dominance in F1 is impossible

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:46 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Mercedes claims repeating its dominance in F1 is impossible

Summary

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin stated that the team cannot anticipate a repeat of its prior eight consecutive constructors' titles after its recent title at Interlagos on November 8, 2026. The latest win marked Mercedes' ninth constructors' championship, concluding a five-year gap since their last title in 2021. Shovlin emphasized the challenges ahead and the evolution of competitors, indicating that maintaining such dominance is not feasible under current circumstances.

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Key Details

•Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' championship at Interlagos.
•The team last won the title in 2021, ending a five-year wait.
•Shovlin cited evolving competition as a challenge to continued dominance.
•Mercedes had eight consecutive championships from 2014 to 2021.

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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has argued that the Brackley outfit cannot expect to repeat its run of eight consecutive constructors' titles after its 2026 success. Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors' championship at Interlagos on Sunday, ending a wait that began after the last of those eight in 2021. The Toto Wolff-led team won every constructors' title from ...Keep reading
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