Year: 2018

SOCHI, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: When will Lewis Hamilton mathematically clinch 2018 championship?

Formula 1: Will Red Bull Racing be a championship-caliber team in 2019?

Formula 1: Max Verstappen throws shade at Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton takes pole for 2018 Japanese Grand Prix

DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 05: Drivers stand in the rain during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 Gander Outdoors 400 qualifying canceled

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Why Jimmie Johnson’s stock just went up in my book

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 28: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Procore Safety Qualified Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Will Kasey Kahne return in 2018?

SONOMA, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Will Power of Australia driver of the #1 Team Penske Chevrolet during the Verizon IndyCar Series Sonoma Grand Prix at Sonoma Raceway on September 16, 2018 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

IndyCar: Will Power proved doubters wrong in 2018

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Craftsman Toyota, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on September 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Erik Jones is a year away from being a year away

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Driver Rankings – 2018 Round of 12

DOVER, DE - MAY 06: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas Automation Demo Day Ford, restart the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway on May 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: What to watch for in the 2018 Gander Outdoors 400 (Dover)

SOCHI, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks on in parc ferme during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: No, Lewis Hamilton would not be a ‘tainted’ champion

SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 23: Marcus Ericsson of Sweden and Sauber F1 walks the track during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 23, 2018 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

IndyCar: Will Marcus Ericsson drive for Carlin Motorsport in 2019?

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney’s win could change everything

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 29: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: No more restrictor plates at Daytona, Talladega

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, lead the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 rules packages announced

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser Chevrolet, leads Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2014 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: How different would history look without the playoffs?

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 26: David Starr, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of the #52 Extreme Kleener/Whataburger Jimmy Means Racing Chevrolet (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Xfinity Series: David Starr talks first Charlotte roval race

MONTMELO, SPAIN - MAY 13: Valtteri Bottas driving the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 leads Kimi Raikkonen of Finland driving the (7) Scuderia Ferrari SF71H on track during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 13, 2018 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Finns facing elimination in 2018 Japanese Grand Prix

SOCHI, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on the parade lap before the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Red Bull Racing facing elimination in 2018 Japanese Grand Prix

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 02: Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving the (5) Scuderia Ferrari SF71H and Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer behind Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari as he locks up in front of Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso driving the (10) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 Honda during the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 2, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Competitiveness of 2019 season hinges on Charles Leclerc and Honda

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Regan Smith, driver of the #92 BTS Tire & Wheel/Advance Auto Parts Ford, sits in his truck during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series JAG Metals 350 Driving Hurricane Harvey Relief at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Regan Smith to replace Kasey Kahne at Dover

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 WRL General Contractors Chevrolet, walks to his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 20, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kasey Kahne to miss Dover race

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, lead the field at the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Power Rankings after 2018 Bank of America Roval 400

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, lead the field at the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Team Power Rankings after 2018 Bank of America Roval 400

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 05: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, leads Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GoBowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: What we don’t know about the 2019 driver lineup

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 27: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, races Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Patriotic Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: What we know about the 2019 driver lineup

SOCHI, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Valtteri Bottas driving the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9, Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 lead the field at the start during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1 Driver Power Rankings after 2018 Russian Grand Prix