Mercedes' pursuit of the constructors' championship reached a triumphant conclusion in Brazil, as the team secured the title amidst the chaotic, rain-soaked conditions at Interlagos. While both George Russell and the newly crowned drivers' champion Kimi Antonelli encountered difficulties, including spins that tested the team's nerves, the pitwall remained remarkably composed, free from the typical pressure of point-crunching during the race.
Technical director James Allison revealed that the team's calm demeanor was primarily due to the lackluster performance displayed by their main rivals, Ferrari. Allison offered a candid assessment, noting that despite the dramas unfolding at the front, there was never a moment where the red cars appeared capable of challenging Mercedes for the title.
"Also, Ferrari were having such a rubbish race; even our dramas in front of them were not really making it look like, at any stage, the red cars were going to trouble us," Allison stated during the team's recent debrief.
Deputy team principal Bradley Lord reinforced this sentiment, explaining that the strategists were never genuinely worried about losing their grip on the crown. Although Lewis Hamilton managed an impressive start from the back of the grid, Ferrari's pace failed to sustain momentum, ultimately crumbling as the track conditions fluctuated.
"Yeah, Lewis had that amazing start... but they were sort of making progress and then falling back, and you saw them overtaking and then being passed again," Lord explained. "So I don't think there was any point in the race where we actually wouldn't have taken the championship regardless, because we were always ahead of the Ferraris on the road."
The race result confirmed the team's confidence, with Russell and Antonelli bringing their cars home in fourth and fifth respectively. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc could only manage an eighth-place finish, just one spot ahead of Hamilton in ninth, leaving Ferrari unable to capitalize on the chaos and allowing Mercedes to celebrate their championship victory in style.
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