F1's George Russell leads 1-2 finish for Mercedes and NASCAR rolls into Las Vegas
Mercedes driver George Russell, left, of Britain embraces teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy after winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube
Site: Las Vegas.
Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:30 p.m., qualifying, 3:40 p.m.; Sunday, race, 4 p.m. (FS1).
Last year: Josh Berry edged Daniel Suárez for the lead with 18 laps to go, securing his first series victory and the 101st Cup Series win for Wood Brothers Racing.
Ryan Blaney (12) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Avondale, Ariz. Credit: AP/Darryl Webb
Last race: Ryan Blaney recovered from multiple tire issues and a pit road penalty, moving into the lead with 10 laps remaining to claim his first victory of the season.
Next race: March 22, Darlington, S.C.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
The LiUNA!
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain drives into pit lane after winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Site: Las Vegas.
Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Race distance: 200 laps, 300 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, noon, qualifying, 1:05 p.m., race, 5:30 p.m. (CW).
Last year: Leading a race-high 102 laps, Justin Allgaier secured the victory by taking the lead from Aric Almirola with under ten laps to go.
Last race: Justin Allgaier rallied late, fending off Jesse Love to secure his first win of the season and 29th of his career.
Next race: March 21, Darlington, S.C.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Layne Riggs led 41 of 80 laps and held off Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes to win the series’ first street race in St. Petersburg.
Next race: March 20, Darlington, South Carolina.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Heineken Chinese Grand Prix
Site: Shanghai.
Track: Shanghai International Circuit.
Race distance: 56 laps, 189 miles.
Schedule: Thursday, practice, 10:30 p.m.; Friday, sprint qualifying, 2:30 a.m., sprint race, 10 p.m., Saturday, qualifying, 2 a.m.; Sunday, race, 2 a.m. (APPLE TV).
Last year: Pole-sitter Oscar Piastri held off an early surge from George Russell, securing the win as teammate Lando Norris completed a McLaren 1-2.
Last race: George Russell claimed his sixth career win after battling Charles Leclerc early for the lead, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes.
Next race: March 29, Suzuka, Japan.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Site: Arlington, Texas.
Track: Streets of Arlington, Texas.
Race distance: 70 laps, 191 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 4 p.m.; Saturday, practice, 9:30 a.m., qualifications, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, warmup, 10 a.m., race, 12:30 p.m. (FOX).
Last year: This is an inaugural race.
Last race: Josef Newgarden earned his 33rd career victory after passing Kyle Kirkwood with seven laps to go.
Next race: March 29, Birmingham, Alabama.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
Next race: March 22, Chandler, Arizona.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
WORLD OF OUTLAWS ROCKY TOP RUMBLE
WORLD OF OUTLAWS COWTOWN CLASSIC
WORLD OF OUTLAWS TENNESSEE TIPOFF
WORLD OF OUTLAWS COWTOWN CLASSIC
Next race: March 19-20.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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