Kyle Larson eyes second straight NASCAR title and Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, who finished third,... — Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, who finished third, celebrates on the podium after winning the world championship at the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Credit: AP/Fernando Llano

By The Associated PressNovember 3, 2026 3:33 pm

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

The Chase

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

Site: Homestead, Florida.

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (NBC).

Kyle Larson (5) passes Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) for the... — Kyle Larson (5) passes Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) for the win in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Talladega, Ala. Credit: AP/Butch Dill

Last year: Kyle Larson overcame a pit stop mishap and a flat tire that dropped him to 29th before rallying to finish third and capture his second Cup Series championship, while Ryan Blaney edged Brad Keselowski for the race victory.

Last race: William Byron led a career-high 362 of 500 laps, swept both stages and left all but seven cars in the 37-car field a lap down en route to his first victory of the season and fourth career grandfather clock trophy at Martinsville.

Next race: Season will conclude.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

Kyle Larson, top right, celebrates with his chldren Owen, Audrey,... — Kyle Larson, top right, celebrates with his chldren Owen, Audrey, and Cooper after his win in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Talladega, Ala. Credit: AP/Butch Dill

NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES

The Chase

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race

Site: Homestead, Florida.

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Race distance: 200 laps, 300 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 4 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 1 p.m., race, 5 p.m. (CW).

Last year: Jesse Love passed Connor Zilisch with 24 laps remaining and held off a late charge from Aric Almirola to win the race and capture the 2025 championship, overcoming a field that included Zilisch, who entered with 10 victories on the season.

Last race: Carson Kvapil held off teammate Justin Allgaier by 0.434 seconds for his third victory of the season, while Allgaier’s runner-up finish vaulted him into the Chase points lead.

Next race: Season will conclude.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

The Chase

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race

Site: Homestead, Florida.

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Race distance: 134 laps, 201 miles.

Schedule: Thursday, practice, 6:30 p.m.; Friday, qualifying, 2:30 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).

Last year: Corey Heim overcame a late four-tire pit stop with a daring seven-wide move on an overtime restart, outdueling Ty Majeski for the victory and championship after leading 100 laps and sweeping both stages.

Last race: Chandler Smith capitalized on a late restart to earn his third victory of the season and 10th career Truck Series win, while Layne Riggs slipped to third after leading 156 of 200 laps and sweeping both stages.

Next race: Season will conclude.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA 1

MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2026

Site: São Paulo.

Track: Autódromo José Carlos Pace.

Race distance: 71 laps, 190 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 3:30 p.m., practice, 7 p.m.; Saturday, practice, 2:30 p.m., qualifying, 6 p.m.; Sunday, race, 5 p.m. (APPLE TV).

Last year: Lando Norris dominated a chaotic race to complete a weekend sweep, while rookie Kimi Antonelli earned a career-best second-place finish by holding off Max Verstappen, who charged from a pit lane start to finish third.

Last race: Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history by finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix, securing his historic world title with Mercedes with four races left to spare while Max Verstappen took the race victory.

Next race: November 21, Las Vegas.

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