Guia Circuit | |
Laps | 15 |
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Circuit length | 6.120 km (3.803 miles) |
Race length | 91.800 km (57.042 miles) |
Most wins by single driver | John MacDonald (4) |
Most wins by single constructor | Dallara (21) |
Last race (2013): | |
Winner | Alex Lynn |
Winning constructor | Prema |
Winning time | {{{Winning_time}}} |
Pole time | {{{Pole_time}}} |
Pole driver | Alex Lynn |
Pole constructor | Prema |
Fastest lap | {{{Fastest_lap}}} |
Fastest lap driver | Jordan King |
Fastest lap constructor | Carlin |
The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held. Every year in November hundreds of racing drivers and riders compete in different categories of motor-racing, including single-seaters, touring cars and motorbikes.
One of the highlights of the race weekend is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix, which features many national Formula 3 champions and drivers around the world. Due to the challenging nature of the circuit, which consists of fast straights (a Formula Three car can reach a top speed of 275 km/h ( mph) at the end of this stretch[1]), tight corners and uncompromising crash barriers, the Macau Grand Prix is famously known as one of the most demanding circuits in the world. Many current or former Formula One drivers have participated in the event early in their careers and some of them have won the prestigious prize. Famous winners include Riccardo Patrese, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher and Takuma Sato.
Since 2005, the double-header Guia Race of Macau, which traditionally features touring cars from world-renowned car manufacturers, has officially become the final two races of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).
History[]
The Macau Grand Prix was originally conceived in 1954 as a treasure hunt around the streets of the city,[2] but shortly after it was suggested that the hunt's track could host a professional racing event for local motor enthusiasts. The race continued as an amateur race until 1966, when Belgian driver Mauro Bianchi entered the race in an Alpine A220 (chassis #1722).[3] Alpine Renault had also sent engineer, Jean-Paul Castilleux, to assist Bianchi with technical aspects of the car.[4] Bianchi's victory and exposure led to more professional racing teams entering the Grand Prix in the following years.
The motorcycle race was introduced in 1967, and in that year the first fatal tragedy struck the race: double champion Dodjie Laurel was killed when he lost control of his car and crashed. This raised the alarm for more safety improvements for the race.
The first Guia race for touring cars was held in 1972. Macau's Guia Race for touring cars is a particular race for this category, as very few races with these cars are held on street circuits. Since 2005 the race has officially become the final two rounds of FIA World Touring Car Championship.
In 1983, it was decided by the organisers that since Formula Pacific was becoming obsolete, the race would be held as a Formula Three event. Initially, they wanted to run a F2 race, but as they were unwilling to make any large circuit modifications, which included cutting down trees, the organisers settled for F3. This turned out to be a right decision, given the fact that since then it has raised the reputation of the event in the motorsport world by attracting the best young drivers from Europe and Japan to compete in the event. The first F3 race was won by a young Ayrton Senna. The race in 1990 was a memorable one, as Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen were involved in an incident when they were in positions 1 and 2 going into the final lap. At the main straight just after the Mandarin Oriental Bend, Häkkinen hit the back of Schumacher's car and crashed out when he attempted to overtake him. Schumacher's car was able to continue with its rear wing damaged and eventually won the race with the best aggregate time. Other notable winners include Formula One drivers David Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher and Takuma Sato. Since the introduction of F3 races, the Macau GP has gradually become a stepping stone for many F3 drivers to higher class motor-racing competitions such as the GP2 series and Formula One.
Macau is a special event for motorcycle riders too. The Motorcycle Grand Prix has featured many famous riders such as Kevin Schwantz, Carl Fogarty, Ron Haslam and Michael Rutter.
Teddy Yip was one of the main forces behind the Macau Grand Prix back in '70s and 80s, leading the Grand Prix to be one of the world's most famous motor racing events. The Macau Grand Prix parties he hosted for many years at his home also became a central part of the social aspect of the Grand Prix.
Today[]
The Macau Grand Prix race weekend normally starts on the Thursday and ends on the Sunday on the second or third week of November. The first two days (Thursday and Friday) are generally scheduled for practicing and qualifying. All races are held on Saturday and Sunday, with the final rounds of the heavyweights Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race (scheduled to be the final 2 rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship since 2005) held on the last day. Both the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race are sanctioned by the FIA and the winner of the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix is awarded the FIA Intercontinental Cup. Apart from the two major races held at the race weekend, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is also one of the highlights of the weekend since it features former or current racers of the Superbike World Championship. Other races include the Formula BMW Pacific race, and for locals and Hong Kong drivers who want a slice of the action, Interport Race for novices, CTM Cup race the experienced.
Newly introduced into the 2007 race is the Road Sport Challenge for popular sport compact cars commonly associated with the tuner market, Macau GT Cup for GT3 cars.
Races that have been held in the past but have since been discontinued includes the ATCS race, Supercar Cup for road going exotic sports cars, the Formula Renault race, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race, the scooter race for locals and in the past but on a less than frequent basis, a Jackie Chan endorsed race for celebrity women drivers (partnered with pro racers) involving Mitsubishis, with whom Chan hold a sponsorship deal.
The Guia circuit[]
Characteristics: A street circuit with a combination of fast straights and tight corners. It is recognised,[5] as one of the most challenging circuits in the world.
- Length: 3.8 miles (6.2 km)
- Minimum width: 22.8 feet (7 m)
Lap record (racing lap)[]
Category | Record | Driver | Car/Bike | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
1993–[6] | ||||
Formula 3 Grand Prix | 2:10.732 | Edoardo Mortara | Dallara F308-Volkswagen | 2009 |
GT Cup | 2:19.550 | Edoardo Mortara | Audi R8 LMS | 2013 |
Formula Renault | 2:23.135 | Scott Speed | Tatuus-Renault F7R | 2004 |
Motorcycle Grand Prix | 2:23.616 | Stuart Easton | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R | 2010 |
Porsche Carrera Cup | 2:27.343 | Darryl O'Young | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | 2007 |
Guia race (Super Touring) | 2:29.253 | Steve Soper | BMW 320i | 1997 |
Formula BMW | 2:29.449 | William Buller | Mygale FB02-BMW K1200RS | 2009 |
Asian Formula 2000 | 2:30.052 | Philippe Descombes | Argo-Ford Zetec 1.8 | 2001 |
Guia race (Super 2000) | 2:30.881 | Robert Huff | Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 |
Road Sport Challenge | 2:32.974 | Manabu Orido | Nissan GT-R | 2010 |
Guia race (Super Production) | 2:39.634 | Simon Harrison | Honda Integra Type-R | 2003 |
CTM Touring Car[7] | 2:40.916 | Paul Poon | Chevrolet Lacetti | 2012 |
Supercar race | 2:41.877 | Kevin Wong | Porsche 911 GT3R | 2000 |
ACMC race | 2:42.591 | Cheung Wai On | Honda RS125 | 2003 |
Interport race[8] | 2:48.216 | Alvaro Mourato | Honda Integra DC5 | 2010 |
Winners – Title Race[]
Year | GP Winner | Entrant | Chassis – Engine | Rules | Report |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1954 | Eduardo de Carvalho | Triumph TR2 | Sports car | ||
1955 | Robert Ritchie | Austin-Healey 100 | Sports car | ||
1956 | Doug Steane | Mercedes-Benz 190SL | Sports car | ||
1957 | Arthur Pateman | Mercedes-Benz 300SL | Sports car | ||
1958 | Chan Lye Choun | Aston Martin DB3S | Sports car | ||
1959 | Ron Hardwick | Jaguar XKSS | Sports car | ||
1960 | Martin Redfern | Jaguar XKSS | Sports car | ||
1961 | Peter Heath | Lotus 15-Climax | Formula Libre | ||
1962 | Arsenio Laurel | Lotus 22-Ford | Formula Libre | ||
1963 | Arsenio Laurel | Lotus 22-Ford | Formula Libre | ||
1964 | Albert Poon | Lotus 23-Ford | Formula Libre | ||
1965 | John MacDonald | Lotus 18-Ford | Formula Libre | ||
1966 | Mauro Bianchi | Alpine-Renault T66 | Formula Libre | ||
1967 | Tony Maw | Lotus 20B-Ford | Formula Libre | ||
1968 | Jan Bussell | McLaren M4C | Formula Libre | ||
1969 | Kevin Bartlett | Mildren-Waggott | Formula Libre | ||
1970 | Dieter Quester | BMW F270 | Formula Libre | ||
1971 | Jan Bussell | McLaren M4C | Formula Libre | ||
1972 | John MacDonald | Brabham BT36 | Formula Libre | ||
1973 | John MacDonald | Brabham BT40 | Formula Libre | ||
1974 | Vern Schuppan | Theodore Racing | March 72B-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1975 | John MacDonald | Ralt RT1-Ford | Formula Pacific | ||
1976 | Vern Schuppan | Theodore Racing | Ralt RT1-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1977 | Riccardo Patrese | Bob Harper Racing | Chevron B40-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1978 | Riccardo Patrese | Bob Harper Racing | Chevron B42-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1979 | Geoff Lees | Theodore Racing | Ralt RT1-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1980 | Geoff Lees | Theodore Racing | Ralt RT1-Ford | Formula Pacific | |
1981 | Bob Earl | Hayashi 200P-Toyota | Formula Pacific | ||
1982 | Roberto Moreno | Ralt RT4-Ford | Formula Pacific | ||
Year | Formula 3 GP Winner | Entrant | Chassis – Engine | Driver's F3 | Report |
1983 | Ayrton Senna | Theodore Racing | Ralt RT3-Toyota | BF3 | Report |
1984 | John Nielsen | Volkswagen Factory Racing Team | Ralt RT3-Volkswagen | GF3 | Report |
1985 | Maurício Gugelmin | Theodore Racing | Ralt RT30-Volkswagen | BF3 | Report |
1986 | Andy Wallace | Madgwick Motorsport | Reynard 863-Volkswagen | BF3 | Report |
1987 | Martin Donnelly | Intersport Racing | Ralt RT31-Toyota | BF3 | Report |
1988 | Enrico Bertaggia | Forti Corse | Dallara 388-Alfa Romeo | IF3 | Report |
1989 | David Brabham | Bowman Racing | Ralt RT33-Volkswagen/Spiess | BF3 | Report |
1990 | Michael Schumacher | Weber-Trella Stuttgart Racing | Reynard 903-Volkswagen/Spiess | GF3 | Report |
1991 | David Coulthard | Paul Stewart Racing | Ralt RT35-Honda/Mugen | BF3 | Report |
1992 | Rickard Rydell | Team TOM'S | TOM'S 032F-Toyota | JF3 | Report |
1993 | Jörg Müller | RSM Marko | Dallara 393-Fiat/Novamotor | GF3 | Report |
1994 | Sascha Maassen | Weber-Trella Stuttgart Racing | Dallara F394-Opel/Spiess | GF3 | Report |
1995 | Ralf Schumacher | Weber-Trella Stuttgart Racing | Dallara F394-Opel/Spiess | GF3 | Report |
1996 | Ralph Firman | Paul Stewart Racing | Dallara F396-Honda/Mugen-NBE | BF3 | Report |
1997 | Soheil Ayari | Graff Racing | Dallara F396-Opel/Spiess | Formula 3000 | Report |
1998 | Peter Dumbreck | Team TOM'S | Dallara F398-Toyota/TOM'S | JF3 | Report |
1999 | Darren Manning | Team TOM'S | Dallara F399-Toyota/TOM'S | JF3 | Report |
2000 | André Couto | Bertram Schäfer Racing | Dallara F399-Opel/Spiess | Formula 3000 | Report |
2001 | Takuma Sato | Carlin Motorsport | Dallara F301-Honda/Mugen-NBE | BF3 | Report |
2002 | Tristan Gommendy | ASM | Dallara F302-Renault/Sodemo | FF3 | Report |
2003 | Nicolas Lapierre | Signature Plus | Dallara F302-Renault/Sodemo | F3E | Report |
2004 | Alexandre Prémat | ASM | Dallara F304-Mercedes/HWA | F3E | Report |
2005 | Lucas di Grassi | Manor Motorsport | Dallara F304-Mercedes/HWA | F3E | Report |
2006 | Mike Conway | Räikkönen Robertson Racing | Dallara F306-Mercedes/HWA | BF3 | Report |
2007 | Oliver Jarvis | Team TOM'S | Dallara F307-Toyota/TOM'S | JF3 | Report |
2008 | Keisuke Kunimoto | Team TOM'S | Dallara F308-Toyota/TOM'S | JF3 | Report |
2009 | Edoardo Mortara | Signature Plus | Dallara F308-Volkswagen | GP2 Series | Report |
2010 | Edoardo Mortara | Signature Plus | Dallara F308-Volkswagen | F3E | Report |
2011 | Daniel Juncadella | Prema Powerteam | Dallara F308-Mercedes/HWA | F3E | Report |
2012 | António Félix da Costa | Carlin | Dallara F312-Volkswagen | GP3 Series | Report |
2013 | Alex Lynn | Prema Powerteam | Dallara F312-Mercedes | F3E | Report |
Winners – Touring Car Winners[]
Year | Touring Car Winner[note 1] | Car | Report |
---|---|---|---|
1957 to 1962 |
unknown | ||
1963 | Albert Poon | Lotus Cortina | |
1964 | Eugen Böhringer | Mercedes-Benz 300SE | |
1965 | Grant Wolfkill | Austin Cooper S | |
George Baker | Jaguar Mark 2 | ||
1966 | ?? | ?? | |
1967 | Albert Poon | Alfa Romeo GTA | |
1968 | Peter Chow | ||
1969 | Erich Waxenberger Albert Poon |
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 | |
1970 | Anne Wong | Mini Cooper | |
1971 | Dieter Glemser | Ford Capri 2600RS | |
1972 | John MacDonald | Mini Cooper | |
1973 | Peter Chow | Toyota Celica | |
1974 | Nobuhide Tachi | Toyota Celica | |
1975 | Nobuhide Tachi | Toyota Celica | |
1976 | Herb Adamczyk | Porsche 911 Carrera RS | |
1977 | Peter Chow | Toyota Celica | |
1978 | Peter Chow | Toyota Celica | |
1979 | Herb Adamczyk | Porsche 911 Carrera RSR | |
1980 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | BMW 320i | |
1981 | Manfred Winkelhock | BMW 320i | |
1982 | Helmut Greiner | Porsche 935 | |
1983 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | BMW 635 CSI | |
1984 | Tom Walkinshaw | Jaguar XJS | |
1985 | Gianfranco Brancatelli | Volvo 240 Turbo | |
1986 | Johnny Cecotto | Volvo 240 Turbo | |
1987 | Roberto Ravaglia | BMW M3 | |
1988 | Altfrid Heger | BMW M3 | |
1989 | Tim Harvey | Ford Sierra RS500 | |
1990 | Masahiro Hasemi | Nissan Skyline GT-R | |
1991 | Emanuele Pirro | BMW M3 Evolution | |
1992 | Emanuele Pirro | BMW M3 Evolution | |
1993 | Charles Kwan | BMW M3 Evolution | |
1994 | Joachim Winkelhock | BMW 318is | |
1995 | Kelvin Burt | Toyota Corona EXIV | |
1996 | Frank Biela | Audi A4 Quattro | |
1997 | Steve Soper | BMW 320i | |
1998 | Joachim Winkelhock | BMW 320i | |
1999 | Michael Bartels | Audi A4 Quattro | |
2000 | Patrick Huisman | BMW 320i | |
2001 | Duncan Huisman | BMW 320i | |
2002 | Duncan Huisman | BMW 320i | |
2003 | Duncan Huisman | BMW 320i | |
2004 | Jörg Müller | BMW 320i | |
2005 | Augusto Farfus | Alfa Romeo 156 | Report |
Duncan Huisman | BMW 320i | ||
2006 | Andy Priaulx | BMW 320si | Report |
Jörg Müller | BMW 320si | ||
2007 | Alain Menu | Chevrolet Lacetti | Report |
Andy Priaulx | BMW 320si | ||
2008 | Alain Menu | Chevrolet Lacetti | Report |
Robert Huff | Chevrolet Lacetti | ||
2009 | Robert Huff | Chevrolet Cruze LT | Report |
Augusto Farfus | BMW 320si | ||
2010 | Robert Huff | Chevrolet Cruze LT | Report |
Norbert Michelisz | SEAT León TDI | ||
2011 | Robert Huff | Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T | Report |
Robert Huff | Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T | ||
2012 | Yvan Muller | Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T | Report |
Alain Menu | Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T | ||
2013 | Yvan Muller | Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T | Report |
Robert Huff | SEAT León WTCC |
Winners – Motorcycles[]
- Solo Motorcycles
Year | Motorcycle GP Winner | Bike | Report |
---|---|---|---|
1967 | Hiroshi Hasegawa | Yamaha RD56 | |
1968 | Hiroshi Hasegawa | Yamaha 250 | |
1969 | John MacDonald | Yamaha | |
1970 | Benny Hidajat | Yamaha YSI | |
1971 | Akiyasu Motohashi | Yamaha | |
1972 | Ikujiro Takai | Yamaha TR3 | |
1973 | Ken Araoka | Suzuki RG500 | |
1974 | Hiroyuki Kawasaki | Yamaha | |
1975 | Hideo Kanaya | Yamaha | |
1976 | Chas Mortimer | Yamaha | |
1977 | Mick Grant | Kawasaki KR750 | |
1978 | Sadao Asami | Yamaha TZ750 | |
1979 | Sadao Asami | Yamaha TZ750 | |
1980 | Sadao Asami | Yamaha TZ750 | |
1981 | Ron Haslam | Honda RS1123 | |
1982 | Ron Haslam | Honda RS1123 | |
1983 | Ron Haslam | Honda NS500 | |
1984 | Mick Grant | Suzuki RGB500 | |
1985 | Ron Haslam | Honda RS500 | |
1986 | Ron Haslam | Elf Honda 500 | |
1987 | Ron Haslam | ROC Elf Honda 4 | |
1988 | Kevin Schwantz | Suzuki RGV500 | |
1989 | Robert Dunlop | Honda RC30 | |
Year | Motorcycle GP Winner | Bike | Report |
1990 | Steve Hislop | Honda RC30 | |
1991 | Didier de Radiguès | Suzuki RGV500 | |
1992 | Carl Fogarty | Harris Yamaha 500 | |
1993 | Steve Hislop | ROC Yamaha 500 | |
1994 | Steve Hislop | Harris Yamaha 500 | |
1995 | Mike Edwards | ROC Yamaha 500 | |
1996 | Phillip McCallen | Yamaha YZR500 | |
1997 | Andreas Hofmann | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R | |
1998 | Michael Rutter | Honda RVF750 RC45 | |
1999 | David Jefferies | Yamaha YZF-R1 | |
2000 | Michael Rutter | Yamaha YZF-R1 | |
2001 | John McGuinness | Honda CBR954RR | |
2002 | Michael Rutter | Ducati 998 | |
2003 | Michael Rutter | Ducati 998 | |
2004 | Michael Rutter | Honda CBR1000RR | |
2005 | Michael Rutter | Honda CBR1000RR | |
2006 | Steve Plater | Yamaha YZF-R1 | |
2007 | Steve Plater | Yamaha YZF-R1 | |
2008 | Stuart Easton | Honda CBR1000RR | |
2009 | Stuart Easton | Honda CBR1000RR | |
2010 | Stuart Easton | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R | |
2011 | Michael Rutter | Ducati 1098 | |
2012 | Michael Rutter | Honda CBR1000RR | |
2013 | Ian Hutchinson | Yamaha YZF-R1 |
See also[]
- Guia Circuit
- Macau Grand Prix Museum, opened during the 40th Macau Grand Prix in 1993
- World Touring Car Championship
References[]
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- ↑ Takuma Sato's demonstration of a hot lap around the Guia Circuit, Macau Grand Prix Committee official website
- ↑ "Fernando Macedo Pinto, one of the founders of the Macau Grand Prix" (in Portuguese). Blog Macau Antigo. http://macauantigo.blogspot.com/2010/05/morreu-fernando-macedo-pinto-um-dos.html. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ↑ Smith, Roy (2010). Alpine & Renault: The Sports Prototypes, Volume 1, 1963–1969. Veloce Publishing Limited. pp. 108–110.
- ↑ Smith, Roy (2010). Alpine & Renault: The Sports Prototypes, Volume 1, 1963–1969. Dorchester, Dorset, England: Veloce Publishing Limited. p. 108.
- ↑ "Lewis Hamilton column: Racing has become more strategic" (in English). http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/22209168.
- ↑ After moving the start line back
- ↑ Officially known as CTM Cup
- ↑ For Macanese and Hong Kong professional drivers, previously two separate races each different nationalities.
Notes[]
- ↑ Prior to 1972, production car race
External links[]
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