APRIL 2018
INTERNATIONAL
Apr 7-8 – FIA Formula 2, Sakhir, Bahrain
The most promising young single-seater drivers face off as the Formula 2 grid lines up in Bahrain. Lando Norris will make his full-time debut, as will GP3 champion George Russell.
INTERNATIONAL
Apr 15 – World Rallycross Championship, Barcelona
About 20 drivers will tear around Circuit de Catalunya for the opening WRX round, as Johan Kristoffersson prepares for his title defence against the likes of double champion Petter Solberg (in the new Volkswagen Polo GTI).
INTERNATIONAL
Apr 15 – Long Beach Indy
Long Beach hosts its 44th GP and its 35th consecutive Champ Car/Indycar race. There have been six winners since 2012 on the 1.968-mile palm tree-fringed circuit.
IN THE UK
Apr 22 – Rally Tendring and Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea
The first rally in England on public roads, under the new Closed Road Motor Sport legislation, will take place on the Tendring Peninsula over 45 miles. More than 100 cars are entered.
INTERNATIONAL
Apr 20-22 – Hockenheim Historic, Germany
This weekend celebrates the life of Jim Clark and commemorates his passing at the circuit. The event marks the 50th anniversary of Clark’s death and also recognises Lotus’s heritage.
INTERNATIONAL
Apr 28-29 – WTCR, Hungaroring, Hungary
The first World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) hits Budapest for its second round. Drivers such as Yvan Muller, Rob Huff, Gabriele Tarquini and 2017 WTRCC champ Thed Björk are confirmed.
Apr 5 WRC France
Apr 7 INDYCAR Phoenix
Apr 8 F1 Bahrain
Apr 14 FORMULA E Rome
Apr 15 F1 China
Apr 15 NASCAR Bristol, Tennessee Apr 28 FORMULA E Paris