Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed

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.

Harrison Burton is parting ways with AM Racing after one season with the team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He helped to elevate the small organization, making the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs before being eliminated in the first round. Burton currently sits 12th in the championship standings with a program that was outside the top-30 just one year ago, but he announced on Wednesday that ...Keep reading

On the final lap during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval on Sunday, Ross Chastain attempted a dive-bomb on Denny Hamlin to complete a pass that would have secured the point needed to advance in the Playoffs.That move resulted in both drivers crashing out instead and Joey Logano taking the final Round of 8 spot on pointsHowever, there were a lot of moving ...Keep reading

The hopes of any candidates dislodging incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December look all but gone, as it appears none of his rivals will be able to submit an eligible team.Ben Sulayem is seeking a second four-year term as FIA president during the governing body's General Assemblies held on 12 December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.Alongside the 63-year-old Emirati, three other ...Keep reading

The judge overseeing the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit and countersuit has effectively ordered a middle ground compromise over a recent ask made by both parties.On Monday, NASCAR motioned to Judge Kenneth D. Bell to have the Western District of North Carolina oversee a settlement conference due to previous meetings through mediator Jeffrey Mishkin in August ...Keep reading

Tyler Reif, 18, will drive the No. 41 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in his NASCAR Truck Series debut later this month. Reif will compete in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway on October 31st.Phoenix is a special track for the teenager, as he earned his one and only ARCA victory at the Arizona track. During the 2023 season, he made his ARCA debut at the age of 15 and earned a shock ...Keep reading

In Formula 1 the numbers never lie – whether it’s the number of zeros on your paycheque, the thousandths of a second on the stopwatch or the points of downforce on your new front wing.By looking at the underlying numbers of driver and team performance we can spot trends and learn more about what’s really going on this season.We did this at the quarter stage, the half stage and now ...Keep reading

Thierry Neuville is convinced Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 World Rally Championship challenger has more potential than its predecessor despite struggles unlocking its speed this season.The reigning world champion admitted he was worried by the gap in performance between Hyundai and Toyota after Rally Chile, where Neuville revealed that the team had tried several set-ups, but was ultimately unable ...Keep reading

VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli has dismissed further complaints about his track behaviour in Indonesia, saying he is riding within the rules following repeated discussions with MotoGP stewards panel chairman Simon Crafar.The Italian, who has been hit with a number of penalties over 2024 and 2025, revealed last month that he was working to turn that trend around.In the three world ...Keep reading

A few weeks ago, Charles Leclerc identified Singapore as one of the few remaining rounds of 2025 where he hoped Ferrari could redeem itself and deliver a smile in a Formula 1 season lacking satisfaction – a flash of brilliance in the night of Marina Bay. Based on the most recent races, though, Leclerc had already lowered his expectations ahead of the weekend. The reality turned out to be ...Keep reading

A few weeks ago, Charles Leclerc identified Singapore as one of the few remaining rounds of 2025 where he hoped Ferrari could redeem itself and deliver a smile in a Formula 1 season lacking satisfaction – a flash of brilliance in the night of Marina Bay. Based on the most recent races, though, Leclerc had already lowered his expectations ahead of the weekend. The reality turned out to be ...Keep reading

Are McLaren losing control of their driver rivalry following the Singapore Grand Prix?

There is much talk about Playoffs or Finals formats in motor racing at present as the NASCAR and Supercars seasons move towards their climax.For the first time, the 24 regular Supercars drivers will be whittled down to 10 at the conclusion of the weekend’s Bathurst 1000, to be in title contention over the final three rounds of the championship.In the USA, NASCAR’s Playoffs are well ...Keep reading