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Lando Norris secured the 2026 drivers' championship after a season-long battle with Oscar Piastri, who matched him with seven race wins each. This internal competition propelled McLaren to its first constructors' title since 1998.
Lando Norris extended his championship lead to 24 points over Oscar Piastri after winning the Interlagos Grand Prix. Piastri finished fifth following a ten second penalty and difficulties managing hard tyre compounds during the second stint.
Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri by a single point in the 2026 Drivers' Championship following his tenth victory of the season in Mexico City. While Norris holds the psychological edge, Piastri remains a consistent threat as the championship battle intensifies.