Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has wasted little time celebrating the team’s ninth Constructors’ Championship, with his attention already turning towards improving performance for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth respectively at the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo, securing enough points to deliver Mercedes their first Constructors’ title since 2021.

The achievement moves Mercedes level with Williams on nine championships, with only Ferrari (16) and McLaren (10) having won more.

However, while the Mercedes team celebrated on the podium, Wolff was already analysing what could have been better during the race.

“I’m just thinking ‘what went wrong in this race? Why have we underperformed? And what can we do for Las Vegas and next year?'” Wolff told F1 TV.

The Austrian admitted that his reluctance to celebrate is part of his personality, revealing that his colleagues regularly encourage him to enjoy the team’s achievements.

Despite his focus on future challenges, Wolff acknowledged the significance of matching the nine titles won by Williams founder Frank Williams.

“I can’t believe it,” he said.

Wolff also praised Mercedes’ staff at their Brackley and Brixworth factories, highlighting their determination, humility, integrity and respect as key ingredients behind the team’s return to championship-winning success.

With another title secured, Wolff’s attention is already firmly on what comes next.