The FIA has confirmed the teams that will contest the 2026 FIA Formula Regional World Cup and FIA Formula 4 (F4) World Cup during the 73rd Macau Grand Prix. Thirteen teams will each operate two Tatuus T 326 Formula Regional Gen2 cars, creating a 26-car grid for the third Formula Regional World Cup. Meanwhile, 12…
For Rafael Vaessen, the move from karting to cars has been shaped by opportunity, preparation, and attention to detail. After returning to racing and rebuilding momentum in karting, Vaessen reached a key turning point with his first overseas race in Macau. That weekend helped him and those around him reassess what might be possible. It…
The FIA has opened registrations for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup, which will bring leading GT3 drivers and manufacturers back to the Guia Circuit in Macau from 19–22 November. This year’s event will also introduce a new Silver Cup, giving emerging drivers dedicated recognition while they compete alongside established Gold and Platinum-rated professionals. Teams…
Qualifying 2 of the 2025 Macau FIA FR World Cup saw Théophile Naël secure pole position in a heavily red flagged session. His final flying lap proved decisive, giving him clear track space and enough pace to beat out the rest of the field as the clock expired. Earlier on Friday, Freddie Slater topped the…
Day 2 of the 2025 Macau GP FR World Cup kicked off with FP2. On Thursday, Taito Kato set the pace in FP1 ahead of Freddie Slater, but the British driver hit back strongly later in the day by topping the opening Qualifying 1 session. The weekend features an array of 27 competitive young drivers…
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…
Belgian driver Laurens Vanthoor has established himself as the Macau GP pacesetter during FP1 at the FIA GT World Cup, though his commanding performance was overshadowed when a significant accident brought the session to an early conclusion. Driving the No. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 R for Absolute Racing, Vanthoor demonstrated clear superiority throughout the opening…
The 2025 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup kicked off in ideal conditions at the Guia Circuit in Macau, with Free Practice 1 beginning at 9:15 local time. Unlike the previous year’s event, which was marred by wet conditions and multiple stoppages, the dry weather allowed drivers to focus on fine-tuning their setups and learning…
The 72nd running of the Macau Grand Prix will be one of the most diverse and competitive in the event’s history. It will feature no fewer than 28 national flags represented across four FIA-sanctioned competitions. From 13–16 November, the legendary 6.120-kilometre Circuito da Guia will once again roar to life. Drivers from around the world…
It was finally race day at the Guia Circuit in Macau and although the day started dark and wet, by the time it was time for the FIA Formula Regional drivers to race, the sun began to shine. However, the drivers needed to be careful because there were still wet patches on the track. For…
