Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Comment of the day
Honda have made a habit of coming and going from Formula 1, and their poor start to 2026 leaves @Bullfrog wondering how long they’ll stay this time
Honda just reported they’ve made a loss for the first time in 70 years. Wonder if they’ll think the thinkable, and announce their withdrawal from F1?
@Bullfrog
Social media and links
Resolution passes to extend Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 (3 News)
Clark County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to continue hosting the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037.
Privateer Haas F1 still likes its hand amid new ‘America’s team’ rivalry with car giant Cadillac (Sports Business Journal)
Haas reflects on its privateer roots in contrast to Cadillac’s arrival as a major corporate-backed entry, highlighting different approaches and ambitions in American motorsport.
Stroll: ‘You’ve got to believe through the difficult periods’ (Aston Martin)
Stroll praised the team’s engineering pedigree and underlined the need for patience and belief during challenging stretches as they develop the car.
Hunt was my dad and I still watch old races just to hear his voice (The Telegraph)
Freddie Hunt described his memories of his father and his mixed feelings about modern F1, reflecting on how his father might have reacted to the current era.
Motorsport UK confirms innovative AI Safety Camera deployment on all rounds of the British Rally Championship (Motorsport UK)
Motorsport UK announced AI-equipped safety cameras will be mounted to competitor cars to monitor live stages and detect potential safety issues, sending images to rally control for timely marshal response.
O’Ward forced into backup car for Indy 500 (Racer)
O’Ward will use a backup car after an incident, but will keep his qualifying position thanks to IndyCar rules that allow a change without losing the spot.
F1 25: 2026 season pack reveal trailer (YouTube)
Stepping in as Reserve in Canada 🇨🇦🤝
Victor Martins will fulfil Reserve Driver duties this week, as Luke races in Round 4 of the Super Formula Championship in Japan. pic.twitter.com/jgEkUCuaHo
— Atlassian Williams F1 Team (@WilliamsF1) May 20, 2026
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Happy birthday!
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On this day in motorsport
- Born today in 1942: Danny Ongais, the only driver from Hawaii to start an F1 race
- 15 years ago today Mark Webber led a Red Bull one-two in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya
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