Macau Grand Prix: The world's best racecourse

The 56th Macau Grand Prix is a Formula 3 race -- that means the cars are not as fast as the ones in Formula 1 races and there’ll be fewer instantly recognizable racing names.

But it is not to be taken lightly. As the final, and most celebrated, leg of the Formula 3 Grand Prix, Macau's Guia racecourse launched the careers of many racers who later became F1 champions, such as Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Jaime Alguersuari, Jacques Villeneuve and Damon Hill. This makes the Macau Grand Prix the Golden Globes to the F1's Oscars, by showcasing future F1 champions.

The notoriously tight and winding Guia course -- "the best track in the world," according to Polish star racer Robert Kubica - - is where the young and hungry show off their talent.

This year’s top contenders are 19-year-old rising star Marcus Ericsson of Sweden, fresh from his win at the Japan F3 championship, as well as British F3 winner, Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo, and the French Jules Bianchi, winner of the F3 Euroseries.

Not too late to plan your trip there

Saturday and Sunday tickets, ranging from HK$450 to HK$900, are still available either online at Macauticket.net or by calling +852 2380 5083.

The Grand Waldo Hotel and the Grand Lapa Hotel, both located near the action, has rooms starting at HK$1138 and HK$2159, respectively. The Grand Lapa in particular is offering a special Grand Prix package from HK$4300.

For a quick fix of Macanese cuisine near the circuit, we love O Porto Interior Restaurante, Rua do Almirante Sergio no 259 B, Barra, tel: +853 2896 7770.

But it's the after-parties that everyone is looking forward to and the Grand Lapa Hotel’s "Grand Party by the Pool" will be a great venue to enjoy the end of fall with live music, food and games around the pool. November 21, 6-11pm. Admission is MOP350 per person. Or check out MGM's slew of parties that run all through the weekend www.mgmgrandmacau.com/grandprixparty.

 

Windsor Arch 56th Macau Grand Prix

November 19-22

Tickets at www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo or +852 2380 5083