F1's Verstappen claims first win of season and Briscoe fends off Larson's last-lap charge in NASCAR

Updated Oct. 6, 2026 2:43 p.m. ET

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

The Chase

Bank of America 400

Site: Concord, North Carolina.

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:05 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).

Last year: Shane van Gisbergen earned his fifth consecutive road-course victory, while Ross Chastain’s desperate last-lap bid for the final Round of 8 spot ended in a collision with Denny Hamlin.

Last race: Chase Briscoe held off a final-lap charge from Kyle Larson for his second victory of the season, climbing to sixth in the playoff standings with his seventh career win.

Next race: October 18, Avondale, Arizona.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES

The Chase

Blue Cross NC 300

Site: Concord, North Carolina.

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 200 laps, 300 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 10:30 a.m., qualifying, 11:35 a.m., race, 4 p.m. (CW).

Last year: Connor Zilisch controlled the race from the pole, pacing the field for a race-high 61 of 68 laps to collect his 10th victory of the season.

Last race: Corey Day survived a wild finish against Carson Kvapil, scraping the wall while making the outside groove work to secure his third victory of the season.

Next race: October 17, Avondale, Arizona.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

The Chase

Ecosave 200

Site: Concord, North Carolina.

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 134 laps, 200 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:05 p.m., race, 5 p.m. (FOX).

Last year: Corey Heim rebounded from a pit road speeding penalty and led 42 laps before holding off Grant Enfinger for his second victory of the season and 13th of his career.

Last race: Kaden Honeycutt controlled the rain-delayed race, sweeping both stages and leading 111 of 134 laps for his third victory of the season while increasing his championship lead.

Next race: October 16, Avondale, Arizona.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA 1

Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026

Site: Singapore.

Track: Marina Bay Circuit.

Race distance: 62 laps. 189.7 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 4:30 a.m., sprint qualifying, 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, sprint race, 5 a.m., qualifying, 9 a.m.; Sunday, race, 8 a.m. (APPLE TV).

Last year: George Russell controlled the race from the pole to capture his second victory of the season and fifth of his career, putting past struggles at the circuit behind him.

Last race: Max Verstappen overcame a lengthy rain delay and treacherous conditions to turn pole position into his first victory of the season and 72nd of his career, finishing 2.3 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Next race: October 25, Austin, Texas.

Online: http://www.formula1.com

NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Last race: Scott McLaughlin won the season finale while Alex Palou secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.

Next race: Season has concluded.

Online: http://www.indycar.com