Verstappen is champion as a 'constructor': Mercedes back-pedal

Red Bull Racing have already clinched the constructors' world title, again scoring the most points of any team in Brazil. Red Bull return to Milton Keynes with 51 points, taking their tally to 782 points. It is a huge difference from Mercedes, who are in second place with 382 points, 400 points behind.

Verstappen a double world champion in 2023

In fact, the gap is so big that Verstappen has won the constructors' world championship himself. Verstappen's 524 points so far are 142 more than Mercedes. With two Grands Prix still to go, there is a maximum of 88 points for Mercedes to get. It is mathematically impossible.

Ferrari closed two points on Mercedes, leaving the gap to only 20 points in the battle for second place among constructors. McLaren are catching up but sit 80 points behind Ferrari and are unlikely to be able to close that gap. Aston Martin enjoyed a revival in Brazil and remain close to McLaren.

In the battle for seventh place among constructors, there were again important points for AlphaTauri. Red Bull's sister team scored five points this weekend, bringing them close to Williams. Williams, Haas and Alfa Romeo remained scoreless this weekend.

F1 Constructors World Championship standings

1. Red Bull Racing - 782 points

2. Mercedes - 382 points

3. Ferrari - 362 points

4. McLaren - 282 points

5. Aston Martin - 261 points

6. Alpine - 108 points

7. Williams - 28 points

8. AlphaTauri - 21 points

9. Alfa Romeo - 16 points

10. Haas - 12 points