Denny Hamlin in tears as he surges to 60th career NASCAR Cup win in heroic drive

The post-qualifying fuel weights ahead of the European Grand Prix this weekend suggest that Sebastian Vettel should be worried, that Rubens Barrichello is arguably in the box seat - and that Jenson Button could just be about to get his faltering championship challenge back on-track under the Spanish sun.

It's that time of year again. The F1 circus is off sunning itself on its mid-summer break, drivers and teams alike are taking a much-needed and well-deserved breather from the frenetic nature of one grand prix after another - and everybody seems to be talking about who will be driving where in 2010. Here at Crash.net there is no exception, so we have put together a list of likely options and moves between this season and next, who is in favour and who is likely heading out of the door. The drivers have been listed in order of present championship position.

Global music superstars Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and N.E.R.D have all been lined up by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to rock the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix next month - though ticket sales for the island city-state's second race are still struggling to get off the starting grid.

BMW has dropped hints that it may be willing to follow fellow German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in supplying 'customer' versions of its engines to other F1 teams - with suggestions the Bavarian marque has Red Bull Racing as its prime target.

Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

Denny Hamlin was actively crying during the cool down lap following his victory in the South Point Casino 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and there was a lot to unpack during a vibe check post-race press conference.60 career Cup Series winsBack to the Final FourAn ailing fatherThe 23XI lawsuit against NASCARThe mortality of his own careerSo yes, there was so incredibly much for ...Keep reading

Information below on how to watch the 2025 Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, including timings and schedule.

On one hand, the math is pretty straightforward for everyone not named Denny Hamlin as it pertains to their pathway to the championship four but then again, the next race takes place at Talladega where the results could be decided by The Big One.And guess who isn’t currently in a position to race for a championship? Team Penske.Denny Hamlin Adv.Kyle Larson +35Christopher Bell +20Chase ...Keep reading

Driving a special New Zealand-themed paint scheme, Shane van Gisbergen continues his rapid oval progression at the Cup level.After earning his first stage points on an oval at New Hampshire Motor Speedway three weeks ago, he went to Kansas the next week and earned his first top ten.As expected, he then won the Charlotte Roval for his fifth win of the season (all on road and street ...Keep reading

With 31 laps, William Byron's race came to a shocking and violent end. Byron had bobbled just before that, which handed the race lead to Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson. Soon after, the caution flew as the No. 24 crashed across the track in a bizarre incident. While trying to hunt Larson back down for the race lead, Ty Dillon (who was off-sequence), was trying to get to pit ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney’s car sustained significant damage near the end of Stage 1 when a left-front tire went down.The Penske driver and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion was running 12th when disaster struck the No. 12 team. He was unable to maintain control as a left-front tire went down, careening into the outside wall.Blaney limped the car back to the pits before exiting the vehicle, which ...Keep reading

NASCAR been racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway since 1998 with Mark Martin winning the inaugural event. Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports drivers hold the top six starting spots on the grid with Denny Hamlin leading a 1-2-3 for JGR.However, the pole-sitter has only won this race once before, and that was Kyle Busch back in 2009. Recent races have seen an emergence of Penske-powered ...Keep reading

Williams boss James Vowles reckons overtaking will look much different in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, with more emphasis on technical skill rather than driver aids.The championship is in the process of introducing what’s arguably its biggest regulation change in history, with overhauls to both the chassis and power unit. There will be more emphasis on electrical energy, a near 50-50 ...Keep reading

Williams boss James Vowles reckons overtaking will look much different in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with more emphasis on technical skill rather than driver aids.The championship is in the process of introducing what’s arguably its biggest regulation change in history, with overhauls to both the chassis and power unit. There will be more emphasis on electrical energy, a near 50-50 ...Keep reading

Williams boss James Vowles reckons overtaking will look much different in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, with more emphasis on technical skill rather than driver aids.The championship is in the process of introducing what’s arguably its biggest regulation change in history, with overhauls to both the chassis and power unit. There will be more emphasis on electrical energy, a near 50-50 ...Keep reading

The 10 drivers who will fight for the 2025 Supercars title in its maiden Finals series have been chosen following a dramatic Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama. After Matt Payne and Garth Tander took the win in the race for Grove Racing, and taking with it Supercars’ Enduro Cup, Anton De Pasquale (Team 18), Thomas Randle (Tickford Racing), Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) and Kai Allen ...Keep reading

The 10 drivers who will fight for the 2025 Supercars title in its maiden Finals series have been chosen following a dramatic Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama. After Matt Payne and Garth Tander took the win in the race for Grove Racing, and taking with it Supercars’ Enduro Cup, Anton De Pasquale (Team 18), Thomas Randle (Tickford Racing), Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) and Kai Allen ...Keep reading

Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW.After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, teaming up with fellow ex-MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci.The ...Keep reading