Christopher Bell finished 5th in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, with 4 wins and consistent top finishes, but narrowly missed advancing to the Championship 4. His season included a dominant win at Phoenix, a three-race winning streak, and a strong finish in the final races, setting him up for a potential championship challenge in 2026 with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Chase Elliott finished 8th in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, securing 2 wins and 11 top-five finishes, with a notable victory at Atlanta and a strong playoff performance, though he did not win the championship. His season showed significant progress, especially in the playoffs, and he remains optimistic about future success.
Max Verstappen is experiencing a rare phase of not competing for race wins and the championship due to Red Bull's rebuild and strong rivals like McLaren, but he remains relatively optimistic about his future and the team's prospects.
Bubba Wallace's victory at the Brickyard 400 marks his first major Cup Series win and secures his spot in the playoffs, shifting his outlook and adding new momentum to his season. The article also discusses the ongoing playoff race among RFK Racing teammates Buescher and Preece, and previews upcoming races at Iowa Speedway, highlighting the evolving dynamics and key storylines in NASCAR's current season.