Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we tell you what’s going on in the racing world, how to watch this weekend’s Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar and MotoGP races and where you can Talk about it, all in one convenient place.
In case you lost it:
Formula 1 back from a weekend break for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. For the first time, Formula 2 and 3 have been flown out of Europe to take part in the world championships below. IndyCar is running the first oval race of the season at the Texas Motor Speedway. After taking a road tour last weekend in Austin, NASCAR is heading to Richmond Speedway for a short-distance bout.
Last but not least, MotoGP are heading to Argentina for the second race of 2023. Several notable names will not compete after suffering injuries in the opening match of the season in Portugal. Pol Espargaró had an actual near-fatal collision. Enea Bastianini fractured her shoulder blade in a collision during the championship inaugural sprint. Marc Márquez and Miguel Oliveira were both injured when Márquez picked up Oliveira in the race. Is there anything we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments section!
To watch or stream this Weekend Race:
Friday, March 31
Formula 3 – Sprint race
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
7:45 p.m. ET on ESPN3/F1TV Pro
Formula 2 – Sprint race
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
11:20 p.m. ET on ESPN3/F1TV Pro
Saturday, April 1
Formula 1 – Australian Grand Prix – Qualifiers
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
1:00 a.m. ET on ESPN/F1TV Pro
MotoGP – Argentine Grand Prix – Qualifiers
From Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina
9:50am ET on MotoGP Videopass
IndyCar – PPG 375 – Qualifier
From Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX
12:15 p.m. ET on Peacock
MotoGP – Argentine Grand Prix – Sprint Race
From Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina
1:00pm ET on MotoGP Videopass
NASCAR Xfinity Series – ToyotaCare 250
From Richmond Speedway in Richmond, VA
1:00pm ET on FS1
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – SpeedyCash.com 250
From Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX
4:30pm ET on FS1
Formula 3 – Feature race
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
7:05 p.m. ET on ESPN3/F1TV Pro
Formula 2 – Feature race
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
9:35 p.m. ET on ESPN3/F1TV Pro
Sunday, April 2
Formula 1 – Australian Grand Prix – Race
From Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia
1:00 a.m. ET on ESPN/F1TV Pro
IndyCar – PPG 375 – Race
From Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX
12:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
MotoGP – Argentine Grand Prix – Race
From Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina
1:00pm ET on MotoGP Videopass / 3:00pm ET on CNBC
NASCAR Cup Series – Toyota Owners 400
From Richmond Speedway in Richmond, VA
3:30pm ET on FS1
