While Formula 1 takes a temporary break, motorsport enthusiasts can still get their fix on Sky Sports F1 with a plethora of live racing events throughout April. This month, tune in for thrilling action from various categories, including the Nurburgring Endurance Series, IndyCar, and historic racing from renowned circuits like Goodwood and Monaco. Max Verstappen is set to return to the Nordschleife for the Nurburgring Endurance Series, competing in two races over the weekend.
Verstappen and his teammates previously won the NLS2 race but were disqualified due to a tyre infringement; they will be looking to make amends. Additionally, catch the latest round of the IndyCar season from Long Beach, California, with practice, qualifying, and the race itself streamed live.
The 2026 IndyCar Series has seen an exciting start, with four different polesitters and three winners in the first four events. As the Nurburgring prepares for its showpiece 24-hour race in May, an NLS double-header will take place, featuring Verstappen alongside Lucas Auer in their Red Bull-liveried Mercedes GT3 car. The 83rd Goodwood Members' Meeting will also be covered, with 13 races in historic machinery and a special appearance by Jenson Button, who will be back in the cockpit of his 2009 title-winning Brawn car. A tribute to James Hunt, 50 years after his 1976 title win, will also be featured.
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, 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, 6pm: IndyCar Long Beach Warm-up, 10:30pm: IndyCar Long Beach Race The following week, get ready for F1's return by enjoying historic racing from Monaco, featuring cars from the pre-war Grand Prix era to the mid-1980s. Saturday, April 25, 7:10am (TBC): Monaco Historique Day One Sunday, April 26, 6:55am (TBC): Monaco Historique Day Two Formula 1 will resume on May 1-3 with the Miami Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports F1.