The FIA has confirmed capacity grids across all three World Cups for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix, with a record 68 drivers representing 34 countries and territories set to compete at the iconic Guia Circuit from 19–22 November 2026.
The event will feature 26 drivers in the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup, 24 in the FIA Formula 4 (F4) World Cup and 18 in the FIA GT World Cup. All three competitions have filled their available entry spaces, bringing together international champions, promising single-seater drivers, experienced GT specialists and representatives from major manufacturers.
The 2026 edition will also introduce several important changes. The Formula Regional World Cup will feature the second-generation Tatuus T-326 for the first time, while the F4 World Cup expands its grid and adopts a multi-team format. Meanwhile, the GT World Cup will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GT3 category with a record eight manufacturers.
The Kumho FIA TCR World Tour will complete the programme, concluding its season with the traditional Macau Guia Race. Together, the four FIA-sanctioned competitions will headline one of the most internationally diverse editions of the Macau Grand Prix.
FIA confirms record international participation for Macau
The FIA announced the capacity entry lists on 16 October, highlighting the continued international appeal of the Macau Grand Prix and its importance within the motorsport calendar.
The combined 68-driver entry across the three World Cups represents 34 countries and territories, with competitors travelling from established European racing championships and developing motorsport markets across Asia and other regions.
The Guia Circuit’s combination of long straights, narrow corners and limited runoff presents a unique challenge, particularly for young drivers encountering the venue for the first time. Success requires outright pace, precision and the ability to manage the risks associated with racing between barriers.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem welcomed the event’s continued growth and recognised the contributions of Macau’s motorsport authorities.
“The Macau Grand Prix is a legendary event in global motor sport and the FIA is proud to once again be involved in four unique competitions that showcase some of the most promising young talent in our sport.
“The increase in grid sizes highlights the progress we are making to empower racing talent worldwide, and my sincere thanks to the AAMC, Macau Special Administrative Region Government, and the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee for their commitment to delivering an exceptional celebration of motor sport for fans.”
The expansion reflects the FIA’s efforts to increase international opportunities for emerging competitors while maintaining Macau’s longstanding reputation as a proving ground for drivers progressing through the single-seater ladder.
Formula Regional World Cup attracts capacity 26-car field
The third FIA FR World Cup will feature 26 drivers across 13 teams, with several national and regional champions joining returning Macau competitors.
The 2026 FIA FR World Cup entry list includes newly crowned FIA Formula Regional European champion Emanuele Olivieri, runner-up Sebastian Wheldon and third-place finisher Kean Nakamura-Berta. All three enjoyed successful campaigns with the new Formula Regional machinery and will now compete for one of junior single-seater racing’s most prestigious international titles.
Other notable entrants include FIA F3 competitors Enzo Deligny, Hiyu Yamakoshi, Alex Powell and Taito Kato, alongside Super Formula Lights champion Evan Giltaire and Eurocup-3 champion James Egozi.
Defending champion team Pinnacle Motorsport will return with Deligny and Yamakoshi following Théophile Naël’s victory in 2025. Meanwhile, R-ace GP, which won the inaugural competition with Ugo Ugochukwu in 2024, will field Olivieri and Rashid Al Dhaheri.
The event will also introduce the second-generation Tatuus T-326, which features revised aerodynamics and the FIA-developed Race Mode push-to-pass system. The technical changes aim to improve racing opportunities while introducing additional performance and safety developments.
A great opportunity at a prestigious event
FIA Single-Seater Commission President Emanuele Pirro welcomed both the quality of the field and the introduction of the new machinery.
“We’re delighted to count on a capacity 26-car entry for the third FIA FR World Cup. But this entry list is not just about quantity, it’s also about quality and it’s certainly an entry list full of drivers with big potential for the future based on their career results so far. This is a great opportunity for these drivers to demonstrate their talent in a highly competitive environment and on such a prestigious occasion. I’m also expecting big things from the Gen2 Formula Regional car with its push-to-pass Race Mode system, that are new for this year and will bring more excitement to the event.”
FIA F4 World Cup expands to 24 cars under new format
The second FIA F4 World Cup will introduce a revised competition structure, replacing the inaugural event’s centrally operated format with entries managed by established international teams.
Twelve teams representing ten countries will each field two Pirelli-equipped Tatuus F4-T421 cars, increasing the grid from 20 to 24 competitors.
The 2026 FIA F4 World Cup entry list features newly crowned British F4 champion Dries van Langendonck and Italian F4 champion Luka Sammalisto, alongside several other leading contenders.
Spanish F4 championship leader Kasper Schormans will represent MP Motorsport with Red Bull junior Rocco Coronel, while PREMA Racing will field Van Langendonck alongside Turkish driver Alp Hasan Aksoy.
Other notable competitors include British F4 runner-up Theo Palmer, Williams Driver Academy member Oleksandr Bondarev and Mercedes-AMG juniors Andy Consani and Kenzo Craigie.
The new team-operated structure aims to strengthen the World Cup’s international reach while allowing drivers to compete with organisations familiar with their respective national championships.
A stronger development opportunity
Pirro believes the changes will provide a stronger development opportunity for young competitors and reinforce the relationship between the FIA F4 and FR World Cups.
“The switch to a multi-team entry model for the second FIA F4 World Cup has already paid dividends with internationally renowned teams from 10 countries taking part. The entry list, which expands from 20 to 24 cars for this year, contains plenty of exciting talent for years to come, drivers for whom this will be their first taste of the Guia Circuit. When we created the FIA F4 World Cup in partnership with the AAMC and MGPOC, a key aim was for drivers to progress to the FIA FR World Cup, so it’s very significant that four of the top five finishers in the first FIA F4 World Cup last year will be racing in the FIA FR World Cup this year.”
French driver Jules Roussel won the inaugural F4 World Cup in 2025 and will return to Macau this November in the Formula Regional category with Van Amersfoort Racing.
Eight manufacturers headline FIA GT World Cup
The FIA GT World Cup will celebrate the 20th anniversary of GT3 racing with a record eight manufacturers represented across its 18-car grid.
Aston Martin returns alongside Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche, bringing together several of international GT racing’s most successful drivers.
The 2026 FIA GT World Cup entry list includes two-time winners Maro Engel and Raffaele Marciello, alongside 2018 champion Augusto Farfus. Other notable competitors include Kelvin van der Linde, Thomas Preining, Earl Bamber, Marco Sørensen, Laurin Heinrich and Yifei Ye.
Porsche will have the largest manufacturer representation with four entries, while BMW and Mercedes-AMG will each field three cars. Aston Martin, Audi and Ferrari have two entries apiece, with Lamborghini and McLaren completing the field.
Ferrari enters as the defending manufacturer after Antonio Fuoco secured the 2025 FIA GT World Cup victory, while Porsche will continue its pursuit of a maiden win in the competition.
The 2026 edition will also introduce a dedicated Silver Cup classification, giving eligible drivers an opportunity to compete for additional honours within the overall field.
A significant event
FIA GT Commission President Lutz Leif Linden highlighted the significance of the event as the GT3 platform reaches its 20th anniversary.
“As GT3 celebrates its 20th anniversary, the FIA GT World Cup remains the category’s ultimate showcase with eight manufacturers participating. The Macau Grand Prix occupies a unique place on the global motor sport calendar, combining one of the world’s most demanding circuits with a strong presence in a region that is hugely important for premium manufacturers and their iconic GT models. The strength of this year’s entry underlines both the success of the GT3 platform and the enduring appeal of competing for FIA World Cup honours on the streets of Macau, an event that year after year attracts a stellar line-up of drivers from the worlds of GT and endurance racing for a truly unique GT3 sprint contest.”
Kumho FIA TCR World Tour completes four-category programme
Alongside the three World Cups, the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour will conclude its 2026 season during the Macau Grand Prix weekend.
The championship will contest its eighth and final round at the Guia Circuit, bringing leading touring car teams and drivers together for the traditional Macau Guia Race.
The event has formed an important part of Macau’s motorsport programme since 1972, establishing a longstanding connection between the circuit and international touring car racing.
Its inclusion adds another competitive dimension to the weekend, with touring cars joining Formula Regional, Formula 4 and GT3 machinery across four separate FIA-sanctioned competitions.
While the 68 confirmed World Cup entries do not include the TCR field, the touring car finale further strengthens the scale and variety of the programme.
FIA highlights longstanding partnership with Macau authorities
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix will continue the FIA’s partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China (AAMC), the Macau Special Administrative Region Government and the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee.
The organisations have worked together to establish Macau as a major international motorsport destination, combining high-profile racing with initiatives aimed at developing regional participation and supporting emerging competitors.
Their relationship also extends beyond the Grand Prix. Macau hosted the FIA Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference at the Galaxy International Convention Centre in June 2026, welcoming more than 450 delegates from 149 countries.
The event addressed several priorities, including road safety, sustainable mobility, regional motorsport development and transport innovation.
The FIA and AAMC have also supported grassroots programmes designed to introduce younger participants to motorsport, including karting initiatives and karting slalom competitions.
The announcement of the 2026 World Cup entry lists coincided with the sixteenth day of FIA Volunteers and Officials Month, recognising the contribution of those responsible for delivering motorsport events.
At Macau, volunteers and officials play an essential role in managing racing activities across the demanding street circuit, ensuring that the event operates safely and effectively.
Macau prepares for major international racing festival
The 2026 Macau Grand Prix will take place from 19–22 November, bringing together international competitors across four FIA-sanctioned categories.
The event’s three World Cups have all reached their maximum entry capacity, with 26 Formula Regional drivers, 24 Formula 4 competitors and 18 GT3 racers confirmed.
The expanded grids reflect several developments across the competitions, including the introduction of second-generation Formula Regional machinery, the restructuring of the F4 World Cup and increased manufacturer participation in GT3.
The Formula Regional and F4 competitions will continue supporting the FIA’s junior single-seater development pathway, while the GT World Cup will showcase experienced international competitors and major manufacturers.
Fans will be able to follow all three World Cups live and free of charge through the FIA’s official YouTube channel.
With 68 competitors representing 34 countries and territories, the 73rd Macau Grand Prix promises another major international motorsport event. The combination of returning champions, emerging talent and new technical developments will provide several storylines as competitors prepare to take on the Guia Circuit in November.
