A shifting lineup
Chris Buescher sits fifth in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series point standings, a position that has turned heads as the season progresses.
The driver’s contract situation is tangled with RFK Racing, which recently lost its leased charter and now fields three competitors for only two full‑time seats.
RFK Racing's roster crunch
Team principal Brad Keselowski has acknowledged the squeeze, noting that the organization is weighing its options while trying to preserve stability.
Jordan Bianchi, who has been tracking the developments for The Athletic, reports that several other NASCAR outfits have expressed interest should Buescher become available.
Interest from elsewhere
Despite that external pull, insiders say the most probable outcome is that Buescher will remain with RFK Racing for the 2027 season, even if the seat count forces a reshuffle.
The coming weeks will clarify whether the team can secure a charter or must navigate a new arrangement, but the driver’s immediate focus stays on maintaining his points momentum.