Professional racing car driver Marchy Lee, 39, who is also co-owner of Team Phoenix Racing Asia, says he prefers space and comfort in a road car
“I drive an Audi RS Q3 and bought it through Audi Hong Kong last year. I like its overall quality and its [2.5-litre TFSI] engine’s performance; [Audi says it does 100km/h in just 5.5 seconds via an S ironic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.] It is also a fine [quattro] drive for my family. It is also quick when I need it to be and is very comfortable on a daily basis.
It’s very good on Hong Kong roads as it is not huge and bulky. It’s a fantastic combination of practicality, performance and reliability. Its interior is spacious, but it’s not a big car, so you get plenty of room inside. It has great handling and it’s easy to find a parking space.
I am loyal to Audi. This weekend, I’m driving an Audi R8 LMS in the GT Asia Series at Fuji in Japan. My co-driver, Shaun Thong of Hong Kong, and I had a win in the last round, so we’re third in the championship.
When I have the time, I like to go to Shek O. It’s such a pretty part of Hong Kong and I love the roads on the way there. Is my wife a better driver than me? Absolutely not – I would advise my friends to stay off the road when she is driving ... I’m only joking!