Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Comment of the day
Lewis Hamilton’s strong weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix reframes last week’s poll, notes Robert:
Is it time to revisit this headline from last week?
“Poll: Has the time finally come for Hamilton to hang up his helmet?”
Robert Williams (@Weiliwen)
Social media and links
Lewis back on the podium, strong comeback from Charles (Ferrari)
Frederic Vasseur said the team had expected a tricky weekend in Montreal due to rivals bringing upgrades, so the result was an encouraging outcome.
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans (TechCrunch)
The article highlights practical changes to Ferrari’s app, including adding Italian language support only after partnering with IBM, which improved accessibility for local fans.
BYD’s long and winding road towards the F1 grid (Financial Times)
The piece considers the awkward fit between BYD’s battery-electric focus and F1’s hybrid direction, and suggests the marketing reach of F1 may still appeal despite the mismatch.
Legendary F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named ‘historical figure’ of Quebec (CBC)
The Quebec government has posthumously recognised Gilles Villeneuve, placing him among notable provincial figures honoured for their contributions.
Ford ‘not losing sleep’ over later Hypercar testing start (Sportscar365)
Ford and other teams see benefits in extended design and virtual optimisation time, even if rivals begin on-track testing earlier.
IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou’s car failed a front wing technical inspection after he finished seventh in the Indianapolis 500 yesterday. Palou’s result stands but he and the team have been docked five points and Ganassi fined $10,000. #IndyCar #Indy500
— RaceFans (@racefans.net) 2026-05-25T09:33:30.327Z
Watching the #CanadianGP and #Indy500 left me wondering whether the value of lower ambient temperatures in producing good racing is underestimated. #F1 #RaceFans
— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine.bsky.social) 2026-05-25T08:50:41.482Z
Made up for a tough day by singing Creed last night @ClaytonAnderson’s bar. Tried to get these two to join but they got stage fright. 😂 #indy500 @danielricciardo @LandoNorris pic.twitter.com/y5ERrIUZ0c
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) May 25, 2026
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On this day in motorsport
- Thirty years ago Jimmy Vasser won the US 500, a rival CART event held amid a split with Indianapolis. The race featured a formation-lap crash that affected several drivers; Buddy Lazier won that year’s Indy 500.
- Vittorio Brambilla died on this day in 2001
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