73rd Macau Grand Prix kicks off on 19 November, Hong Kong driver Leung Tsz Wa aims to defend title

The 73rd Macau Grand Prix will take place from 19 to 22 November 2026 on the Guia Circuit, featuring seven races across GT, formula, touring car and motorcycle categories.

The FIA GT World Cup will bring together eight manufacturers and 18 cars, while the FIA TCR World Tour - Macau will feature a 30-car grid. Hong Kong driver Leung Tsz Wa will also return for the Roadsport Challenge, aiming to defend his title from last year.

FIA GT World Cup

This year's FIA GT World Cup features Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche, making it one of the major highlights of the GT3 racing calendar.

Four-time Macau winner Maro Engel will return in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, aiming to extend his record. BMW will field two-time Macau winner Raffaele Marciello and Kelvin van der Linde under Team WRT, while 2018 winner Augusto Farfus will also compete in a BMW M4 GT3 Evo.

Ferrari claimed its first FIA GT World Cup victory last year through Antonio Fuoco. This time, Le Mans 24 Hours winner Ye Yifei will lead the marque's challenge alongside Alessio Rovera.

Porsche will enter four cars, including reigning DTM champion Thomas Preining. The German marque will be chasing its first GT World Cup victory.

TCR World Tour

The Macau Guia Race – Kumho FIA TCR World Tour Event of Macau will feature 30 cars, the largest grid at the event since 2020. The Macau round will also serve as the season finale.

Among the drivers to watch are Hyundai's Norbert Michelisz, championship leader Mikel Azcona and Yann Ehrlacher of Geely Cyan Racing. Chinese driver Ma Qinghua will also represent Geely Cyan Racing, joining his team-mates in the fight for a strong result.

Unlike GT3 machinery, TCR cars are based on production models and modified to meet the category's technical regulations. The 30-car field should make for a competitive touring car race on the Guia Circuit.

FR and F4 World Cups

The formula racing programme features the FIA FR World Cup and FIA F4 World Cup, both offering young drivers a chance to prove themselves on one of the most challenging street circuits.

The FR World Cup entry list includes European FR champion Emanuele Olivieri, Kean Nakamura-Berta from Williams Driver Academy, and Mattia Colnaghi from Red Bull Junior Team.

McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck will compete in the F4 World Cup. Formula cars feature single-seat designs, placing a particular emphasis on racing lines, braking precision and cornering technique. Both races offer a different kind of competition from the GT and touring car events.

Roadsport Challenge

For Hong Kong fans, one of the key attractions will be the Roadsport Challenge. Last year's winner Leung Tsz Wa will return with Auto Wonderland, hoping to retain his title.

The race is reserved for the Toyota GR86 (ZN8) and Subaru BRZ (ZD8), with drivers from across Greater China taking part. This year's final race will run for nine laps, with Leung set to compete against seven Macau drivers.

The 58th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix will also take place during the event. Four-time winner Peter Hickman will ride a BMW M 1000 RR as he bids for his fifth Macau victory.

Daily race schedule

Here is the schedule for the four days of the 73rd Macau Grand Prix, covering practice sessions, qualifying and the races.

Thursday, 19 November

Friday, 20 November

Saturday, 21 November

Sunday, 22 November

The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and race conditions. Please refer to the latest announcements from the organisers.

Tickets and car show

The 73rd Macau Grand Prix will run from 19 to 22 November on the Guia Circuit. Ticket prices range from MOP 100 to MOP 1,200, depending on the grandstand and ticket type. Children aged two and above require a ticket, and each person can purchase up to 10 tickets per transaction.

Tickets are available through the MacauTicket.com, Trip.com and EGL Tours. For further details, visit the official Macau Grand Prix website.

Ahead of the race weekend, a Macau Grand Prix car show and related activities will be held at Tap Seac Square on 14 and 15 November, giving the public a chance to see the competing cars up close.

The GT World Cup's manufacturer battle will be one of the main attractions this year, but the 30-car TCR grid and the rising stars in the formula races are also worth watching. For Hong Kong fans, Leung's bid to defend his Roadsport Challenge title adds a local angle to the event.

The Guia Circuit is known for its narrow sections, tight corners and dramatic elevation changes. Success here takes more than outright car performance: drivers must also demonstrate precision, consistency and complete control.

Sources: Macau Grand Prix official website, Macau Sports Bureau and FIA

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