Guia Circuit
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Guia Race of Macau (1963–present) Macau GT Cup (2008–present) Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (1967–2019, 2022–present) TCR China (2020, 2023) Former: TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022) Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007, 2021) WTCR (2018–2019) WTCC (2005–2014, 2017) TCR International Series (2015–2016) Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011) | |
Website | https://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/ |
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Grand Prix Circuit (1958–present) | |
Length | 6.120 km (3.803 miles) |
Turns | 24 |
Race lap record | 2:06.257 ( Luke Browning, Dallara F3 2019, 2023, F3) |
Original Circuit (1954–1957) | |
Length | 6.276 km (3.900 miles) |
Turns | 26 |
The Guia Circuit, or Circuito da Guia, is a 6.120 km (3.803 mi)
History
The Guia Circuit was originally conceived in 1954 as the route for a treasure hunt around the streets of the city,
Layout
Unlike other regular racing tracks in the world, the layout of the Guia Circuit has not been modified since 1957 (the
Grandstands
There are two major grandstands around the circuit for spectators to watch live racing - the main grandstand along the pit straight and the other one at the Lisboa Bend. The Lisboa Bend is the most famous spot of excitement as it offers the only possible overtaking opportunity at the end of the main straight. On the other hand, it is also notorious for massive pile-ups on opening laps due to its 90-degree turn configuration and its significant reduction in track width. As a result, the ticket price for a seat at the Lisboa Bend is much higher than that of a seat at the main grandstand. But as with most street circuits there are many people who stand or sit next to the track or on bridges and fly overs.
Racing events
The circuit is unique for its combination of motorcycle and car racing events within the same race weekend. The Macau Motorcycle GP, the
Current events
- November: Chinese Touring Car Championship, Formula 4 South East Asia ChampionshipMacau Asia Formula 4, TCR Asia Challenge, Macau 70th Anniversary Challenge, Greater Bay Area GT Cup, Macau Roadsport Challenge
Former events
- Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011)
- F4 Chinese Championship Macau Grand Prix (2020–2022)
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007, 2021)
- TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022)
- Guia Race of Macau(2015–2016)
- FIA WTCC Race of Macau(2005–2014, 2017)
- FIA WTCR Race of Macau(2018–2019)
Lap records
Italics indicate discontinued class. As of November 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Guia Circuit are listed as:[2]
Appearances in video games
Simulation / Video Game | Year | Configuration | ||
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1954 | 1993 | 2014 | ||
Race - The Official WTCC Game
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2006 | Yes | No | |
RaceRoom | 2013 | No | Yes | |
Race 07 | 2007 | Yes | No | |
Ride 2
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2016 | - | - | |
Project Gotham Racing 4 (Fictional) | 2007 | - | - | |
Race Pro | 2009 | Yes | No | |
TT Superbikes Real Road Racing
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2005 | PS2 | No |
See also
- Macau Grand Prix
- Guia Race of Macau
- World Touring Car Championship
Notes
References
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- ^ a b "Macau Fastest Lap Comparison". Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Macau Guia - Racing Circuits". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Macau - Motorsport Magazine". Motorsport Magazine. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 16–19 November 2023 - Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix FIA F3 World Cup - Qualifying Race – Official Final Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 16–19 November 2023 - Macau GT Cup - FIA GT World Cup – Race - Provisional Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 11–12 November 2023 - Macau Formula 4 Race – Final Race - Official Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "2017 Suncity Group Macau Guia Race - FIA WTCC Opening Race - Final Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 18 November 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Which touring cars were fastest – Super Touring, S2000 or TCR?". Touringcartimes. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Will Buller conquers Macau". 22 November 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 16–19 November 2023 - Macau Guia Race - Kumho TCR World Tour Event of Macau – Race 1 - Official Final Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "2001 Asian F2000 Round 6: Macau 18 November 2001". Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 11–12 November 2023 - Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4) – Race - Official Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "WTCC 2013 » Circuito da Guia Round 24 Results". Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "2013 60th Macau Grand Prix Scirocco R China Masters Challenge Official Race Classification" (PDF). 16 November 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ For Macanese and Hong Kong professional drivers, previously two separate races each different nationalities, replaced by Chinese Cup.
- ^ "CTM Macau Touring Car Cup – Race – Official Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ One-make race for Senova D70s.
- ^ "63th Macau Grand Prix Suncity Group Chinese Racing Cup Race – Final Classification" (PDF). Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix Committee. 19 November 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ "1992 Macau Guia Race". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "1981 Macau Guia Race". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "1978 Macau Guia Race". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "GP Macau 1966". Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "GP Macau 1964". Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "GP Macau 1962". Retrieved 6 June 2022.