Mercedes seeks minimal edge over Ferrari to secure constructors' title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Mercedes leads Ferrari by 126 points in the Constructors' Championship before the São Paulo Grand Prix on November 6-8, 2026. To clinch the title, Mercedes needs to outscore Ferrari by just three points in Brazil. With three races remaining in the season, a solid performance from Mercedes coupled with potential difficulties for Ferrari at Interlagos could secure their championship ahead of the final races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Currently, Mercedes has averaged about 33.2 points per round compared to Ferrari's average of 26.5 points per round.
- •Mercedes holds a 126-point lead over Ferrari.
- •A three-point edge in Brazil would guarantee the constructors' title.
- •Mercedes needs to maintain performance against Ferrari to secure the title.
- •Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi remain after Brazil.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stat of the Day: Mercedes Needs Only a 3-Point Edge on Ferrari in Brazil to Clinch the Constructors’ Title
"Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com Mercedes leads Ferrari by 126 points with four races left. A three-point edge in Brazil could clinch the constructors’ title. The post Stat of the Day: Mercedes Needs Only a 3-Point Edge on Ferrari in Brazil to Clinch the Constructors’ Title appeared first on Backfire Racing.
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