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Eight manufacturers and 18 drivers confirmed for 2026 Macau FIA GT World Cup
Photo Credit: FIA & Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Eight manufacturers and 18 drivers confirmed for 2026 Macau FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad013 mins

The FIA has confirmed an 18-car entry list for the ninth FIA GT World Cup, which will take place during the 73rd Macau Grand Prix from 19–22 November 2026. The field features some of international GT racing’s leading drivers, including former winners Maro Engel, Raffaele Marciello and Augusto Farfus, alongside representatives from a record eight…

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2026 Macau Grand Prix confirms record 68-driver entry across three FIA World Cups
Photo Credit: FIA & Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

2026 Macau Grand Prix confirms record 68-driver entry across three FIA World Cup competitions

Karishma Persad010 mins

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…

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Audi announces Earl Bamber and Joel Eriksson for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau, as it pursues its first Macau win since 2016.
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Audi confirms Bamber and Eriksson for two-car Macau FIA GT World Cup challenge

Karishma Persad09 mins

Audi Sport Asia has confirmed Earl Bamber and Joel Eriksson for its two-car entry in the 2026 FIA GT World Cup, with the pair set to compete at Macau’s Guia Circuit from 19–22 November. Bamber will make his return to the event for the first time since 2023, switching from Porsche to an Audi R8…

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Team KRC is considering a full 2027 IGTC campaign with Tony Ruan after confirming its Macau return with Augusto Farfus.
Photo Credit: SRO | Gruppe C Photography

Team KRC eyes full 2027 IGTC campaign and confirms Macau return

Karishma Persad06 mins

Team KRC is considering a full Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) campaign in 2027 as the Taiwanese BMW squad continues expanding its international racing programme. The team has already contested two IGTC events this season, making its championship debut at the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour before expanding to two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs for the Suzuka…

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Mercedes-AMG returns to the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau with three cars for Maro Engel, Adderly Fong and Lucas Auer in November.
Photo Credit: Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Mercedes-AMG returns to Macau with Engel, Fong and Auer for 2026 FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mercedes-AMG will return to the FIA GT World Cup in Macau this November with a three-car effort split between Craft-Bamboo Racing and event newcomer Tigani Motorsport. The German manufacturer skipped the 2025 edition because concerns surrounding the cost and preparation required for FIA-mandated torque sensors prevented it from committing to the event. However, Mercedes-AMG will…

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Fuoco seals perfect weekend at the Macau GP for Ferrari and brings the brand the first victory of the FIA GT World Cup Race
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Macau GP | FIA GT World Cup | Race | Fuoco brings Ferrari the first victory around the Guia Circuit

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Antonio Fuoco delivered Ferrari a landmark victory at the Macau GP, mastering the Guia Circuit to secure the brand’s first FIA GT World Cup Race triumph. The Italian controlled the 16-lap Main Race from pole and never came under serious threat. While chaos unfolded behind him, with Raffaele Marciello and Laurin Heinrich fighting over the…

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Antonio Fuoco delivered a commanding performance at the wheel of the No. 50 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 to secure a dominant victory in Saturday's FIA World GT Cup Qualifying Race at the Macau GP.
Photo Credit: Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Macau GP | FIA GT World Cup | Qualifying Race | Fuoco claims commanding victory

Chiara Martin03 mins

Antonio Fuoco delivered a commanding performance at the wheel of the No. 50 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 to secure a dominant victory in Saturday’s FIA World GT Cup Qualifying Race at the Macau GP. The Italian driver and co-driver Yifei Ye capitalised on Ferrari’s commanding qualifying display by occupying the top two finishing positions….

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Fuoco and Ye put in a Ferrari 1-2 for the first-ever Macau GP Super Pole session for the FIA GT World Cup
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Macau GP | FIA GT World Cup | Qualifying | Fuoco leads Ferrari 1-2 in first-ever Super Pole session

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Sweeping through the streets of Macau with authority, Antonio Fuoco turned his speed into pole position for the Macau GP Qualifying Race of the FIA GT World Cup. The Italian led a Ferrari 1–2 in the first-ever Super Pole session during the Macau GP, guiding the No. 50 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 to the…

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Alessio Picariello in the No.911 Porsche led FP2 of the FIA GT World Cup during the Macau GP
Photo Credit: Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Macau GP | FIA GT World Cup | FP2 | Picariello puts Porsche back on top in undisturbed session

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Porsche and Absolute Racing kept control of the FIA GT World Cup pace during FP2 of the Macau GP. Alessio Picariello ended the day on top, after setting the fastest time with a 2:15.966 in the No. 911 Porsche 911 GT3 R. He lowered the benchmark that Laurens Vanthoor had set earlier in FP1 in…

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