Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of motorsports:
IndyCar: Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Sonsio Grand Prix marked the return of IndyCar racing to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on May 8, 2026. Alex Palou, the current IndyCar points leader, entered the event as the favorite, having won the last three Grand Prix races at IMS. However, Pato O’Ward was positioned as a potential challenger who could upset Palou’s streak. The IMS road course, originally constructed for Formula One racing from 2000 to 2007, served as the backdrop for the competition. General admission tickets for race day started at $45. (axios.com)
IMSA: Monterey SportsCar Championship at Laguna Seca
On May 3, 2026, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship held the Monterey SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. JDC-Miller MotorSports secured a dramatic victory with a last-lap pass by Laurin Heinrich in the No. 5 Porsche 963, overtaking Earl Bamber in the No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R. This marked JDC-Miller’s first win in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class and their first IMSA victory since 2021. (imsa.com)
NASCAR: Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series held the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3, 2026. Chase Elliott led 87 of 267 laps to secure the victory, narrowly edging out Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman in a four-lap sprint to the finish. This win marked Elliott’s continued strong performance in the season. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
MotoGP: Upcoming French Grand Prix at Le Mans
The MotoGP calendar is set to feature the French Grand Prix at Le Mans from May 8 to 10, 2026. This event marks the second European race of the season. Aprilia aims to assess its true potential against Ducati, which recently secured its first win of the year with Álex Márquez. Marc Márquez, recovering from a shoulder injury, is determined to improve his season performance and aims for a podium finish at Le Mans. (as.com)
IndyCar: Upcoming Indianapolis 500 Coverage
FOX Sports has announced comprehensive coverage for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, scheduled for May 24, 2026. The broadcast will begin at 12:30 PM ET on FOX and FOX One, with expanded pre-race coverage starting at 10:00 AM ET. The schedule includes various practice sessions leading up to the race, providing fans with extensive coverage of the event. (speedwaydigest.com)
Highlights:
- Sonsio Grand Prix brings IndyCar racing back to IMS, Published on Friday, May 08
- MotoGP revolucionará Barcelona con el ‘Fan Fest’, Published on Wednesday, May 06
- GP de Francia de MotoGP: Canal TV, horarios, cómo y dónde ver las carreras en Le Mans en directo online, Published on Friday, May 08
