How the NASCAR Cup playoffs work: A simplified guide

Ex-F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen could be set for a surprise switch to Red Bull Racing in 2010, it has been rumoured - as the Finn's discussions with former employers McLaren-Mercedes appear to have hit deadlock over his financial demands, whilst Mark Webber's continuing allegiance to his disgraced manager Flavio Briatore has reportedly made him unpopular with RBR top brass.

McLaren's partnership with engine-supplier Mercedes-Benz - believed to have been on rocky ground for some time - could culminate in divorce as soon as the end of the 2009 F1 World Championship campaign, it has been rumoured, with reports that BMW is set to fill the breach.

Formula 1's inaugural night race in 2008 was widely-regarded as one of the success stories of the season, and as the travelling circus returns there this weekend for the second edition of the Singapore Grand Prix in the Far Eastern city-state, hopes are high for a similar spectacle.

With the annual Formula 1 silly season getting increasingly into full swing, three names are being mooted as the most likely candidates for a drive at Manor Grand Prix in 2010 - out-of-work Super Aguri F1 refugee Anthony Davidson, current BMW-Sauber reserve driver Christian Klien and reigning A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Champion Adam Carroll.

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.

The official entry list has been released, and a total of 40 drivers and teams will take part in the regular season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series. 20 of those drivers face a must-win situation, meaning they have to win the race or face missing the 2025 playoffs.Along with the usual 36 full-time drivers and teams, there are four part-time entries filling out the field. Richard Childress ...Keep reading

The official entry list has been released, and a total of 40 drivers and teams will take part in the regular season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series. 20 of those drivers face a must-win situation, meaning they have to win the race or face missing the 2025 playoffs.Along with the usual 36 full-time drivers and teams, there are four part-time entries filling out the field. Richard Childress ...Keep reading

When the NASCAR Cup Series arrived at Richmond, Austin Dillon was 28th in points, but when the checkered flag flew, he was in the playoffs as the 14th different winner of the 2025 season.Before Dillon's victory, there was a lively points battle around the cutline with Chris Buescher sitting 34 points ahead of teammate Ryan Preece -- who earned pole for the race.Alex Bowman and Tyler ...Keep reading

When the NASCAR Cup Series arrived at Richmond, Austin Dillon was 28th in points, but when the checkered flag flew, he was in the playoffs as the 14th different winner of the 2025 season.Before Dillon's victory, there was a lively points battle around the cutline with Chris Buescher sitting 34 points ahead of teammate Ryan Preece -- who earned pole for the race.Alex Bowman and Tyler ...Keep reading

Marcus Armstrong’s strong 2025 campaign with Meyer Shank Racing has earned him the chance to return next year, the Pataskala, Ohio-based team announced on Monday.The New Zealander joined MSR for a second full-time season in IndyCar after his stint with Chip Ganassi Racing, where he debuted in a part-time program in 2023 before contesting the full 2024 season, finishing 14th in the ...Keep reading

At 49 years old, Matt Crafton has been a part of the NASCAR Truck Series for almost 25 years with 585 starts. He also hasn't missed a single race since the 2000 season in a record streak.However, that run will come to an end after the 2025 season. Crafton, who has three Truck Series championships (2013, 2014, and 2019), will step back from his role as a full-time driver."ThorSport Racing ...Keep reading

Valentino Rossi was in Austria but didn't ride in the Legends Parade

Just weeks after Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen reportedly met in Sardinia, George Russell has now chosen the same location for vacation.

Fabio di Giannantonio insists the Ducati GP25 is the best bike he has ever ridden in MotoGP despite inconsistent results.