Welcome to Jalopnik’s weekly How to Watch racing television and streaming guide, where we keep you updated on recent racing events and provide information on how to watch the major events happening this weekend. This weekend, the Formula 1 season will reach its midpoint in Hungary, IndyCar is delivering double short oval action in Iowa, and NASCAR is heading to Pocono’s tricky triangle.
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F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix
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The Formula One grid will see some changes as the weekend kicks off in Budapest. Daniel Ricciardo will be returning to front-line action with Scuderia AlphaTauri after rookie Nyck de Vries left the team. The Red Bull senior team will bring an upgrade package to the race for their already dominant car.
Friday, July 21
Practice – 7:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2 / F1 TV Pro
Practice 2 – 11:00 a.m. ET on ESPN2 / F1 TV Pro
Saturday, July 22
Practice 3 – 6:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2 / F1 TV Pro
Qualifying – 10:00 a.m. ET on ESPN / F1 TV Pro
Sunday, July 23
Race – 9:00 a.m. ET on ESPN / F1 TV Pro
The Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend in Iowa
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Although Ganassi driver Alex Palou’s win streak ended in Toronto with Christian Lundgaard’s maiden victory, Palou still leads the championship by 117 points over his teammate Scott Dixon. The doubleheader at Iowa Speedway presents an opportunity for the field to catch up to Palou.
Friday, July 21
Practice – 4:30 p.m. ET on Peacock
Saturday, July 22
Qualifying – 9:30 a.m ET on Peacock
Hy-Vee Homefront 250 – 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC / Peacock
Sunday, July 23
Warm-Up – 11:05 a.m. ET on NBC / Peacock
Hy-Vee One Step 250 – 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC / Peacock
NASCAR’s HighPoint.com 400
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There are only six races left before the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin. Race victories are becoming increasingly important for drivers who don’t have enough points to secure a playoff spot, like Chase Elliott from Hendrick Motorsports. The 2020 champion has five top-five finishes this season but missed six races due to a leg injury from a snowboarding accident and was suspended for one race after intentionally wrecking Denny Hamlin. Elliott needs to win to make the playoffs.
Friday, July 21
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Practice / Qualifying – 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Practice / Qualifying – 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1
Saturday, July 22
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – CRC Brakleen 150 – 12:00 p.m. ET on FS1
NASCAR Cup Series – Practice / Qualifying – 3:00 p.m. ET on USA Network
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Pocono 225 – 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
Sunday, July 23
NASCAR Cup Series – HighPoint.com 400 – 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network