Honda is about to achieve a major milestone in Formula 1, marking 500 F1 Races during the 2026 United States Grand Prix. To celebrate the occasion, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s AMR26 race cars will feature an exclusive Honda500 commemorative logo.
Race engineers’ uniforms will also carry the same special branding.
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The Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix will take place at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, from October 23-25, 2026. For Honda, this milestone is not just a number, but a chance to celebrate its decades-long journey, technical development, and championship success in motorsport.
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Honda 500th F1 Race: Special Logo to Appear on Aston Martin AMR26
Honda is competing in F1 as the works partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team from the 2026 season. The company is supplying the team with its RA626H Formula 1 power unit. The Honda500 logo on the AMR26 cars during the United States GP will highlight this partnership and this milestone in Honda’s racing history.
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) race engineers, who work with Aston Martin on the circuit, will also wear uniforms with a special commemorative logo. Thus, the celebration will not be limited to the cars; the trackside engineering team will also be a part of it.
According to Honda, this milestone of 500 races is counted based on Grand Prix entries in which the engine or power unit was officially registered under the name “Honda.”
Honda’s Formula 1 Journey Beginning in 1964
Honda’s F1 journey began with the 1964 German Grand Prix. In its early years, the company competed as a complete factory team, developing both the chassis and engine. In 1965, Honda achieved its first F1 victory at the Mexican Grand Prix with the RA272.
Honda later played an important role as an engine supplier and power unit manufacturer. During partnerships with teams like Williams and McLaren, the company established its engineering capabilities by being part of multiple championship-winning campaigns.
Some important milestones in Honda’s F1 history:
- 1964: Honda entered Formula 1.
- 1965: First F1 victory at the Mexican Grand Prix with the RA272.
- 1986: Williams Honda won the Constructors’ Championship.
- 1987: Williams Honda won both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
- 1988–1991: McLaren Honda won the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for four consecutive years.
- 2015–2017: Honda returned to F1 as McLaren’s power unit supplier.
- 2018: Started supplying power units to Scuderia Toro Rosso.
- 2019: Started a power unit partnership with Red Bull Racing.
- 2021: Red Bull Racing won the Drivers’ Championship with Honda.
- 2022–2025: Honda Racing Corporation provided technical support to Red Bull Powertrains.
- 2026: Started a new chapter as a works partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.
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Honda 500 Website and Special Merchandise Will Also Arrive
In addition to race cars and engineer uniforms, Honda is also launching dedicated digital content and merchandise to mark this milestone.
The company is launching a special website covering Honda’s F1 history, highlighting the journey from its 1964 debut to 500 races. A commemorative video will also be released on Honda’s official YouTube channel and social media platforms.
Special merchandise featuring the Honda500 logo will be available for fans in Japan. This collection includes commemorative tumblers, keychains, and a special replica uniform from Mizuno. The replica uniform’s design is inspired by the milestone-event uniforms of HRC engineers.
Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe thanked fans, drivers, partners and the Aston Martin team for supporting Honda’s 500 F1 Races milestone. He said Honda’s F1 journey has been filled with challenges, setbacks and victories, and the company will continue to take on new challenges at the highest level of motorsport.
What does Honda’s 500-race milestone mean for F1 fans?
Reaching 500 F1 Races highlights Honda’s long-term motorsport involvement. The company has served as a factory team, engine supplier, and power unit manufacturer in different eras. Both technology development and championship-winning partnerships have played an important role in this journey.
The partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 marks a new phase for Honda. The Honda500 branding at the United States GP will celebrate this history, but the outcome of the on-track performance will be a separate matter. Special logos and merchandise are commemorative initiatives; no conclusions can be drawn from them about the AMR26’s performance or race results.
Auto India Daily Verdict
Honda’s 500 F1 Races milestone recognises its enduring engineering legacy in Formula 1. The special logo on the AMR26 in Austin will serve as a visible reminder of this achievement, while the 2026 partnership with Aston Martin represents the next chapter in Honda’s F1 journey.
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