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 NASCAR and MotoGP races and where you can talk about it, all in a convenient place.
In case you lost it:
MotoGP starts the 2023 season this weekend in Portugal. This year will see the introduction of one of the most significant format changes in world championship history. MotoGP will feature half distance, half point Saturday sprint every race weekend. In addition, Formula E will make its first trip to Brazil. The all-electric championship will take place on the streets of São Paulo including the city’s iconic Sambadrome.
NASCAR is heading to Circuit of the Americas, where two F1 world champions will enter the Cup Series field. Champions Jenson Button and Kimi Räikkönen will make a one-off appearance with vintage cars at F1’s home in Texas. Charismatic IMSA Champion Jordan Talyor will also make his NASCAR debut as a replace because Chasing Elliott, still injured after a skiing accident. Is there anything we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments section!
To watch or stream this Weekend Race:
Saturday, March 25
MotoGP – Portuguese Grand Prix – Sprint Race
From the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, Portugal
6:50am ET on MotoGP Videopass
Formula E – São Paulo E-Prix – Qualifiers
From São Paulo, Brazil
8:40 a.m. ET on CBS Sports
MotoGP – Portuguese Grand Prix – Sprint Race
From the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, Portugal
11:00am ET on MotoGP Videopass
Formula E – São Paulo E-Prix – Race
From São Paulo, Brazil
1:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports
NASCAR manual truck series – Xpel 225
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
1:30pm ET on FS1
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Pit Boss 250
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
5:00pm ET on FS1
Monster Super Energy
From Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
10:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
Sunday, March 26
MotoGP – Portuguese Grand Prix – Sprint Race
From the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, Portugal
9:00am ET on MotoGP Videopass / 1:30pm ET on CNBC
NASCAR Cup Series – EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
3:30 p.m. ET on Fox
