The 2025 international motorsport season enters its closing phase with televised events between December 5th and 7th. The main attraction is the NASCAR awards ceremony, which honors the champions of the three national divisions. Além In addition, Fórmula 1 carries out collective post-season testing in Abu Dhabi.
The events mark the end of the 2025 competitive calendar for the main American categories and the beginning of preparation for 2026 in F1. Broadcasts take place on paid channels and streaming platforms specialized in motor sports. The agenda concentrates attractions on Friday and Saturday.
- NASCAR Cup Series Awards: official awards ceremony at Charlotte, at Carolina of Norte.
- Formula 1: collective test of Pirelli tires on the Yas Marina circuit, in Abu Dhabi.
- Other categories: smaller displays of Australian Supercars and Fórmula E.
NASCAR Awards Ceremony
NASCAR holds the traditional Banquet of Champions in Charlotte on Friday, December 5th. The event celebrates the titles won in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series divisions throughout the 2025 season.
Joey Logano, two-time champion of Cup Series, receives the main trophy in the maximum category. The awards ceremony takes place at Charlotte Convention Center starting at 8pm Eastern Time (9pm Brasília time).
Collective tests of Fórmula 1 on Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, December 9th, the Fórmula 1 promotes the official post-season test on the Yas Marina circuit. The unique session focuses on the development of Pirelli tires for 2026 and allows young drivers and reserves to participate.
Teams take adapted 2025 cars to collect important data. Pilotos as Carlos Sainz, who debuts with Williams, and newcomers like Andrea Kimi Antonelli, from Mercedes, are confirmed on the track.
The test starts at 9am local time on Emirados Árabes Unidos (2am on Brasília). The live broadcast is available on the F1 TV Pro streaming service.
Other weekend attractions
The televised programming also includes the airing of reruns of the 2025 season of the Australian Supercars. The channel Fox Sports broadcasts compacts of the main races held in Bathurst and Adelaide.
Fórmula E presents pre-season content with interviews and technical analysis. Broadcasts occur at varying times on ESPN channels and digital platforms.
Main broadcast details
The NASCAR Cup Series Awards ceremony will air on Peacock and NBC Sports starting at 8pm ET on Friday. The production features presentations from previous champions and tributes to the year’s highlights.
The Fórmula 1 tests receive full coverage on F1 TV Pro throughout December 9th. The session allows teams to evaluate new tire compounds under representative conditions.
Teams such as Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren have confirmed their presence with starting and reserve drivers. The main objective involves collecting data for the 2026 technical regulation.
Complete agenda highlighted
The week offers varied options for motorsport fans even without live races. Broadcasts focus on closing events and preparation for the coming year.
- Friday, 12/5: NASCAR Awards at 8pm ET (Peacock/NBC Sports).
- Tuesday 9/12: F1 Pirelli Tire Test at 9am GST (F1 TV Pro).
- Weekend: reruns of Supercars on Fox Sports.
The period marks the transition between seasons in the main world categories. Televised events maintain viewers’ interest during the competitive break.
Preparation for 2026 gains focus
The activities at Abu Dhabi represent the first official track opportunity for multiple team changes. Pilotos newly hired employees accelerate the process of adapting to new cars and technical structures.
Pirelli uses the session to validate compounds that will be used in next year’s championship. The data collected directly influences the development of 18-inch tires.
