After a challenging couple of years, the Macau Grand Prix is making a comeback. In recent years, the city circuit has seen limited action due to various circumstances, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the easing of restrictions and the passing of time, the organizers have announced that the Grand Prix will be held again this November, marking its 70th anniversary.
Last year, the Macau GP took place, but with several notable names missing from the lineup. Riders like Peter Hickman and Michael Rutter couldn’t participate due to the still prevailing COVID-19 restrictions. However, this year, these riders and others, such as Davey Todd on the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing BMW, will be making their return.
In 2022, the 54th season of the GP saw the organization of seven races, including the Sands China Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix, Galaxy Entertainment Macau GT Cup, Wynn Macau Guia Race, MGM Macau Touring Car Cup, Melco Greater Bay Area GT Cup, SJM Macau Roadsport Challenge, and the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Despite health and safety regulations being strictly enforced, the relaxed rulings this year may result in the Grand Prix returning in full swing for its 55th edition.
The schedule for this year’s Macau Grand Prix includes a free practice session on November 16, 2023, lasting 45 minutes. The following day, November 17, a qualifying session of the same duration will be held.
On race day, November 18, 2023, a 20-minute warm-up session will precede the main event: a 12-lap race. According to the organizers’ schedule, the motorcycle race will take place first on Saturday.
Thursday, November 16
- 07:45 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. – Free Practice
Friday, November 17
- 08:00 a.m. to 08:45 a.m. – Qualifying
Saturday, November 18
- 07:40 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. – Warm-up
- 08:30 a.m. – Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Race (12 laps)