Free-agency reset: Music has nearly stopped; Kes might be without a seat

What this means

Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing announced Tuesday that the two parties will part ways following the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, a late and surprising development in the sport’s free-agency landscape. After five years as a co-owner and driver for the RFK Racing team, Keselowski departs with the intent of continuing his storied racing career, adding in a Tuesday statement: “I’m nowhere near ready to be done as a driver. I still have a lot I want to accomplish in this sport, and I’m looking forward to what comes next.”