While Formula 1 takes a brief pause, motorsport enthusiasts can still enjoy a plethora of live racing action on Sky Sports F1 throughout April. In the absence of F1, tune in to live events from various categories, including the Nurburgring Endurance Series, IndyCar, and historic racing from renowned circuits like Goodwood and Monaco, all set to thrill on both TV and YouTube channels over the next couple of weekends.
This weekend, Max Verstappen makes his return to the iconic Nordschleife, competing in the Nurburgring Endurance Series. Verstappen, alongside his teammates, secured a win in the NLS2 race last month but was later disqualified due to a tyre infringement. He is slated to participate in the prestigious Nordschleife 24 Hours in May, sandwiched between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix. Additionally, catch the latest round of the IndyCar season, with the fifth round taking place in Long Beach, California.
The 2026 IndyCar Series continues to gain momentum, and Sky Sports F1 will provide comprehensive coverage, including practice sessions, qualifying, and the race itself from the famous Long Beach street circuit. As the countdown begins for the highlight 24-hour race in May, an NLS double-header is scheduled from the Nurburgring, with both races streaming live on YouTube. Verstappen will once again team up with Lucas Auer, nephew of former Ferrari and McLaren driver Gerhard Berger, in their distinctive Red Bull-liveried Mercedes GT3 car. Furthermore, don't miss out on the 83rd Goodwood Members' Meeting, featuring 13 races with historic vehicles from various decades.
The event will also include demonstration laps by Jenson Button, who will be back behind the wheel of his 2009 title-winning Brawn car, and a tribute to the legendary James Hunt, 50 years after his 1976 title win. The schedule for the upcoming weekend includes: - Friday, April 17, 11pm: IndyCar Long Beach Practice One - Saturday, April 18, 9am: Goodwood Members' Meeting Day One, 10:15am: NLS 4 on Sky Sports F1 YouTube, 6:30pm: IndyCar Long Beach Practice Two, 11:30pm: IndyCar Long Beach Qualifying - Sunday, April 19, 9am: Goodwood Members' Meeting Day Two, 10:15am: NLS 5 on Sky Sports F1 YouTube, 6pm: IndyCar Long Beach Warm-up, 10:30pm: IndyCar Long Beach Race The following week, as a precursor to F1's return, take a nostalgic trip with historic racing from the illustrious Monaco circuit. The Monaco Historique event will feature cars spanning from the pre-war Grand Prix era to the mid-1980s, with action-packed races on both days. - Saturday, April 25, 7:10am (TBC): Monaco Historique Day One - Sunday, April 26, 6:55am (TBC): Monaco Historique Day Two Formula 1 makes its return on May 1-3 with the Miami Grand Prix, the season's second Sprint weekend, live on Sky Sports F1.
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