Macau Grand Prix Committee
No.207, Av da Amizade,
Edif. do Grande Premio, Macau
Website: www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo
The Macau Guia Circuit is a street circuit located in the southeast of the Macau Peninsula in Macau, China and is the venue of the prestigious Macau Grand Prix. The 1st edition of the Macau Grand Prix was held on the 31st of October 1954, originally conceived as a Treasure Hunt around the city, racing over 51 laps in 4 hours.
Shortly after the event it was suggested that the hunt's track could host an amateur racing event for local motor enthusiasts. The winner of the Macau Grand Prix in 1964 was Mr. Albert Poon driving 'Lotus 23 Sport', while Mr. Eugen Böhringer won the 60-lap Production Car Race in a Mercedes 300 SE. 1967 saw the introduction of a motorcycle race, and since then the track has become a much loved and respected venue for both motorcycle and car racing events. The 1st year of the Touring Car Race is formerly known as 'Guia Race' in 1972. Before that year, race was held with entries of 'Single-seaters' and Touring cars. Nowadays, racers from national Touring Car Championships join the FIA WTCC class to compete in the Macau Grand Prix.
The Macau Grand Prix also features an invitational race that brings together the cream of the worlds F3 talent, from various National F3 championships. This race is consequently very highly regarded and often becomes a stepping stone to greater things for the winning driver.
To celebrate the 25th running of the Formula 3 in Macau, the Macau Grand Prix issued a commemorative book “Memories of a Grand Prix” in 2007. Mr. José L. R. Estominho depicts evocative of the Formula 3 races in Macau, is to present the past 25 years of achievement with a special seal by bringing a historical account dedicated to the event. Please refer to http://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/mgpc/subpage.php?id=765&lang=en. Should you want to order a copy of the book, please contact the circuit via email at macaugp@cgpm.gov.mo.
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Memories of a Grand Prix by Jose L. R. Estorninho Posted on: 23/04/2010
The Macau Grand Prix 1983-2007 - Memories of a Grand Prix by José L. R. Estorninho
To celebrate the 25th running of the Formula 3 in Macau, the Macau Grand Prix issued a commemorative book “Memories of a Grand Prix”. Mr. José L. R. Estominho depicts evocative of the Formula 3 races in Macau, to commemorate ... Read More >>
Andy Priaulx and John McGuinness Swap Lids in China! Posted on: 30/11/2009
Triple world touring car champion, Andy Priaulx, and Isle of Man TT superstar, John McGuinness, can usually be found in Macau watching each others’ races. Therefore this year they decided it was time for their mutual admiration to go one step further and before leaving China swapped racing helmets.
SEAT – WORLD TOURING CAR CHAMPION ONCE AGAIN! Posted on: 26/11/2009
SEAT is World Touring Car Champion for the second year in succession, following the culmination of the WTCC season in Macau yesterday. And the celebrations don’t end there – just like last year one of its drivers is again World Champion though, this time, outgoing champ Yvan Muller is pipped to the post by team-mate Gabriele Tarquini. Read More >>
GABRIELE TARQUINI CROWNED WTCC WORLD CHAMPION Posted on: 22/11/2009
CHEVROLET AND BMW SHARE VICTORIES BUT SEAT AND TARQUINI TAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Gabriele Tarquini set a couple of new records: he has become the oldest FIA World Champion ever and scored the highest number of points (127) ever for a WTCC season. The 47-year old Italian eclipsed Juan-Manuel Fangio's record that lasted since 1957, when the Argentine ace cl... Read More >>
HUFF WINS POLE IN QUALIFYING DRAMA; THOMPSON, TARQUINI AND MULLER CRASH Posted on: 20/11/2009
Robert Huff took pole position in a dramatic final qualifying session of the season. Andy Priaulx took second and Augusto Farfus third. Both SEAT title contenders, Yvan Muller and Gabriele Tarquini, had huge crashes in Q2 and will line up seventh and eighth respectively if their cars can be repaired.
Q1 - As expected in such a crucial qualifying,... Read More >>
FARFUS & MULLER TOP TEST IN MACAU Posted on: 19/11/2009
BMW Team Germany's duo of Augusto Farfus and Jörg Müller set the pace in today's test at Macau.
In the first half of the session all drivers were very cautious in getting to know the grip on the track. Tom Coronel was the first to top the time sheet with a lap of 2:35.871, which was then improved by Gabriele Tarquini (2:34.585), Yvan Muller (2:34.... Read More >>
Formula 3 elite at the World Final in Macau Posted on: 18/11/2009
Macau F3 Grand Prix
Track length: 6.21 kilometres
Lap record: 2:11.744 min / Marko Asmer 2007
Distance: 15 laps
Winner 2008: Keisuke Kunimoto
In late November, the Formula 3 world traditionally looks forward to an important event: the Macau Grand Prix. This unofficial World Final is contested by the best drivers ... Read More >>
Q&A with WTCC Title Contender Alex Farfus Posted on: 13/11/2009
BMW title challenger Farfus: “Macau has produced a lot of surprises.”
When BMW Team Germany’s Augusto Farfus (BR) takes to the track in Macau (CN) on 22nd November for the finale of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship, he still has a chance of following in the footsteps of Roberto Ravaglia (IT, 1987) and Andy Priaul... Read More >>
WTCC TITLE CONTENDERS ON EQUAL WEIGHT Posted on: 13/11/2009
Gabriele Tarquini, Yvan Muller and Augusto Farfus are the only three men in contention to clinch the Drivers' World Championship.
Altogether they have won 12 out of the 22 races held so far and i... Read More >>
WTCC Season 2009 - BMWs Road to Macau Posted on: 12/11/2009
The drivers in the BMW national teams already have 22 races behind them in the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship.
The title will be decided on 22nd November when the legendary “Guia Circuit” in Macau (CN) hosts the final two races of the season. In the Manufacturers’ Championship BMW ranks second with 286 points, just three... Read More >>
WTCC ON ROUTE TO MACAU FOR SEASON FINALE Posted on: 08/11/2009
The clock is ticking for the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship. In less than two weeks the competitors will hit the track for the last two races of the season.
For the fifth consecutive year the final and deciding act will be staged on Macau's infamous 6.1-km Guia street circuit. On Sunday 22nd November two 9 lap races wil... Read More >>
COUNTDOWN TO 56th MACAU GRAND PRIX BEGINS! Posted on: 19/10/2009
The 56th Macau Grand Prix was launched yesterday at Macau; the event will include the FIA World Touring Car Championship's final meeting as well as the 27th edition of the FIA Formula 3 Intercontinental Cup and the 43rd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix.
During a crowded press conference held at the Fisherman's Warf Convention Centre,... Read More >>
TEAM ENGSTLER TEST ASIAN DRIVERS Posted on: 02/10/2009
The Liqui Moly Team Engstler completed a test in Hockenheim with three Asian drivers. Alongside their regular WTCC entries - team principal Franz Engstler and Kristian Poulsen - the German team will field two additional cars in Japan and three in Macau.
Masaki Kano from Japan and Henry Ho from Macau will race at Okayama, while Ho will be jo... Read More >>
Macau GP - 19-22 November 2009 Posted on: 04/08/2009
The Macau GP is an event not to be missed - the cream of the worlds F3 talent battle it out, along with the final two rounds (21 & 22) of the World Touring Car Championship, Macau Motorcycle GP, Formula BMW Pacific, as well as other sports car and saloon car races.
56th MACAU GRAND PRIX - PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
(19th to 22nd NOVE... Read More >>
Macau is situated on the Southeast coast of China, bordering Guangdong Province, just 60km from Hong Kong and 145km from Guangzhou. It is served by direct flights to Macau International Airport, and can be accessed by land from neighbouring Chinese cities, and by air and sea from Hong Kong. Macau covers a total area of 28.2km, and is comprised of the Macau Peninsula (where the Macau Grand Prix Guia street circuit is located), the islands of Taipa and Coloane and the reclaimed area COTAI.
By Air
The city is served by Macau International Airport (www.macau-airport.gov.mo)
From Hong Kong, a helicopter service runs from the Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, Connaught Road, Central (approximately 16 minutes flight time). Visit www.heliexpress.com
By Land
From major cities in Guangdong Province, China, an air-conditioned bus service is operated by the Kee Kwan Motor Company. Visit www.keekwan.com
By Sea
From Hong Kong International Airport:
o Direct ferry service (approx 45 minutes). For schedules, reservations and procedure visit www.turbojetexpress.com.hk
From Hong Kong:
By Ferry (approx 1 hour):
o Hong Kong side - Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, Connaught Road Central. Visit www.turbojet.com.hk for ferry booking and schedules
o Kowloon side – China Ferry Terminal, Canton Road, Tsimshatsui. Visit www.nwff.com.hk for schedules
From Shenzhen:
Ferry services provided by Yuet Tung Shipping Company and TurboJET. Visit www.turbojet.com.hk
