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Van Gisbergen returns to Chicago, where his NASCAR career began: 'It changed my life'
Two years ago, Shane van Gisbergen turned up in Chicago having never raced in NASCAR before. He won. Now he's left his life as an Australian champion behind.


William Byron
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Drivers, start your brackets! Meet the favorites, sleepers and spoilers of NASCAR's first in-season tournament
Whether you're a weekly watcher or a casual Cup fan, this guide will get you up to speed on the drivers in the bracket.
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Nico Hülkenberg
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'I never doubted him': F1 celebrates Hülkenberg's long-overdue first podium
In a 15-year F1 career, Nico Hülkenberg had never tasted podium champagne. That changed at Silverstone, an achievement celebrated up and down pit lane.

Oscar Piastri
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Piastri penalty: Did stewards' inconsistency cost him British GP win?
A 10-second penalty cost Oscar Piastri a win at Silverstone, but was it deserved? Recent history suggests perhaps not.
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- Hülkenberg's podium will boost belief - Sauber
- F1 cars may have V8 engines by 2029 - FIA head
- Sainz, Alonso hail Hulkenberg as one of F1's best
- Norris on British GP final lap: Don't mess it up
- 'It hurts,' Piastri says on British GP loss
- Hulkenberg ends 239-race wait for first podium
- Ben Sulayem laughs off 'reign of terror' jibe
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Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Inside Kyle Larson's quest for the Indy 500-Coke 600 Double
It's only been done once: Finishing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. ESPN joins Kyle Larson on his quest to become the second to do it.
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Byron headlines NASCAR's underappreciated next wave of stars
William Byron turned his video game dreams of NASCAR success into history-making reality. What more does he need to do to earn your admiration?