https://www.scmp.com/rss/316029/feed The 2014 Suncity Group Macau Grand Prix is the 61st running of the motorsport event through the streets of Macau held on 13 to 16 November 2014 It features a Formula Three Grand Prix, World Touring Car Championship races, a motorcycle race among others. One of the most iconic Formula Three races, some of the world’s best Formula One drivers have won the event. The 2013 race was won by Alex Lynn of Prema Powerteam. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Formula One-bound teenager Max Verstappen had a simple answer when asked what he'd learned from his Macau Grand Prix experience: "Stay out of the walls". Verstappen, 17, who will race for Toro Rosso in the big league next season, clipped a wall while challenging for the lead in Saturday's qualification race, forcing him to retire and essentially ending any hopes he had of winning yesterday's main event. But the Dutchman showed his class with a thrilling performance, surging from 24th on the grid... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1641548/one-mistake-it-could-have-been-so-different-verstappen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1641548/one-mistake-it-could-have-been-so-different-verstappen?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:30:00 +0000 Felix Rosenqvist revelled in coming through a season of "tough s***" to win the Macau Grand Prix at the fifth attempt, saying "stupidity" was the key to mastering one of motor sport's most demanding circuits. The Swede started from the front of the grid for the third year in a row and won at his final try, signing off from Formula Three with a set of the most prestigious trophies: the Zandvoort Masters, Pau and Macau. "It's quite hard to keep the belief in yourself during a season like this when... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1641539/fitting-farewell-rosenqvist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1641539/fitting-farewell-rosenqvist?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:15:30 +0000 Sweden’s Felix Rosenqvist won the Macau Grand Prix at the fifth attempt on Sunday, emerging unscathed from a carnage-strewn first lap to finally claim the trophy in convincing fashion. Two of the main contenders, Esteban Ocon and Tom Blomqvist, saw their races end on the first lap, the result of a massive pile-up that forced the race to be suspended for half an hour. Rosenqvist had started on pole but had lost the lead to Blomqvist; after the crash, the surviving cars returned to their original... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1641369/felix-rosenqvist-wins-macau-grand-prix-fifth-attempt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1641369/felix-rosenqvist-wins-macau-grand-prix-fifth-attempt?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:04:15 +0000 Oh Max … this was not the way for Formula One's soon-to-be-youngest-ever driver to silence the critics. Max Verstappen has spent the past few weeks on the Formula One circuit, test driving in Japan, the US and Brazil for Toro Rosso. The Formula Three Macau Grand Prix might have seemed a bit of a backward step, and after an embarrassing crash in yesterday's qualification race, the 17-year-old Dutchman, might be wishing he hadn't bothered. He and his F3 European Championship team Van Amersfoort,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640787/verstappen-gives-critics-fuel-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640787/verstappen-gives-critics-fuel-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:15:15 +0000 Martin Cao Hongwei doesn't need to be told about the impact a Chinese driver could have on Formula One - the marketing and management student could write a thesis on it. Cao, who won the British Formula Three championship this year and is competing at the Macau Grand Prix this weekend, would rather be the subject of that thesis himself. It was a difficult time because there weren't many Chinese supporters of motor sport in China, but it's getting better with more people involved and more... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640785/british-f3-champion-martin-cao-knows-value-being-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640785/british-f3-champion-martin-cao-knows-value-being-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:45:00 +0000 Tatiana Calderon is talking about the challenges of being a female racing driver as teammate Lucas Auer strips to his underpants over her shoulder - it's clear she's long been accepted as one of the boys. But it's been difficult for the Colombian, only the second woman to compete at the Macau Grand Prix, after Cathy Muller in 1983. It's been very tough, no boy likes to be beaten by a girl and they make it tough for you Tatiana Calderon "It's been very tough, no boy likes to be beaten by a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640788/female-driver-tatiana-calderon-gains-respect-her-driving-skills?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640788/female-driver-tatiana-calderon-gains-respect-her-driving-skills?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:30:30 +0000 Stuart Easton came back to the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday after a four-year absence and made it look like he’d never been away, storming to victory from start to finish in a dominant display for his fourth win. The Scot, who won in consecutive years from 2008-10, was a class apart, leaving his rivals to scrap for the podium places; after an epic battle, eight-time Macau winner Michael Rutter finished second and Martin Jessopp was third. “It didn’t feel that easy, certainly not early... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640651/stuart-easton-storms-dominant-victory-return-macau-motorcycle-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640651/stuart-easton-storms-dominant-victory-return-macau-motorcycle-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2014 09:00:30 +0000 Felix Rosenqvist will start the Macau Grand Prix from pole position after winning Saturday’s Qualification Race, but Formula One-bound teenager Max Verstappen will start from 24th after an embarrassing crash. Verstappen, 17, damaged the left front corner of his car five laps into the 10-lap race after clipping a wall while challenging for the lead, then comically got stuck on the tight Melco hairpin; he had to retire in his final race in the junior ranks before joining Toro Rosso next season and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640611/formula-one-bound-teenager-max-verstappen-crashes-macau-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1640611/formula-one-bound-teenager-max-verstappen-crashes-macau-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2014 07:36:09 +0000 Felix Rosenqvist will start Saturday’s Suncity Macau Grand Prix qualification race from pole position after the Swede posted the fastest time in qualifying yesterday. Rosenqvist, on his fifth visit to Macau and a runner-up in 2012, is desperate finally to get his hands on the trophy. He was fastest in practice on Friday before a crash then, after some hasty repairs, continued that form in the qualifying session, recording a best lap of two minutes, 11.506 seconds for the Kashbet.com by Mucke... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1639736/felix-rosenqvist-start-macau-grand-prix-qualification-race-pole?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1639736/felix-rosenqvist-start-macau-grand-prix-qualification-race-pole?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:18:02 +0000 Three-time Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Stuart Easton set himself up perfectly for a fourth win on his return after a three-year absence when he topped qualifying on Friday. It’s nice to be back, especially on pole position Stuart Easton The 31-year-old Scot, who holds the lap record at the course, left it late in the session before clocking a time of two minutes 25.975 seconds in the second qualifying session, giving rivals no time to respond. “It’s nice to be back, especially on pole... https://www.scmp.com/article/1639578/stuart-easton-grabs-pole-position-return-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1639578/stuart-easton-grabs-pole-position-return-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2014 02:15:15 +0000 All eyes were on Formula One-bound Max Verstappen as he made his debut at the SunCity Macau Grand Prix on Thursday, but the 17-year-old could only finish sixth in the first qualifying session of the weekend. Verstappen, who will be racing in the big league for Toro Rosso next season after his shock signing, is the headline name at the 61st edition of the Macau Grand Prix, but he was overshadowed by rivals on the demanding Guia street circuit, clocking a best lap of two minutes 12.811... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1639176/max-verstappen-struggles-his-tyres-practice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1639176/max-verstappen-struggles-his-tyres-practice?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:30:45 +0000 Ask anyone in the paddock to describe Tom Coronel and responses would probably range from "insanely bonkers" to "lightning quick". But you'd struggle to hear anyone say anything bad about the 42-year-old who celebrates 25 years in motor racing in Macau next weekend. Coronel returns to his favourite circuit as the FIA World Touring Car Championships (WTCC) enters the final two rounds of the 2014 season. Dutchman Coronel will be looking for his first Macau victory after twice coming close to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1635118/return-high-flying-dutchman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1635118/return-high-flying-dutchman?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2014 14:17:08 +0000 Young Frenchman Esteban Ocon doesn't mind Formula One-bound Max Verstappen being the centre of attention at next weekend's Macau Grand Prix. It just gives Ocon more of a chance to complete "unfinished" business in his second appearance at the Guia circuit. Verstappen will be the youngest Formula One driver in history when he takes his seat at Toro Rosso in 2015, but with fame comes scrutiny as he makes his maiden Macau appearance. Already, pressure is mounting on Verstappen, whose team have... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1635117/opportunity-knocks-esteban-ocon-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1635117/opportunity-knocks-esteban-ocon-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2014 14:00:45 +0000 Michael Rutter's affinity with the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, where he holds a record eight titles, spans parts of three decades but he keeps getting better with age - so much so he's favourite again this year. Incredibly, the 42-year-old "Two-Wheel King of Macau" from Wordsley in the West Midlands, will be entering his 20th Macau race. The first time the youthful Rutter competed around the 6.2-km Guia circuit, Chris Patten was governor of Hong Kong; the worldwide web were buzz words in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1629952/briton-michael-rutter-ready-20th-macau-grand-prix-appearance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1629952/briton-michael-rutter-ready-20th-macau-grand-prix-appearance?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:00:15 +0000 Earl Bamber has made a scorching run since defeating Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo for the 2006 Formula BMW Asia championship aged 16. He progressed through the open wheel ranks until the cancellation of A1GP, in which he represented New Zealand, almost scuppered his career. At the start of 2013, a break saw Bamber make his debut in a one-make sportscar competition. Fast forward a year, and the 24-year-old clinched back-to-back Porsche Carrera Cup Asia championship titles - this among the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1629957/versatile-new-zealander-earl-bamber-seeks-more-macau-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1629957/versatile-new-zealander-earl-bamber-seeks-more-macau-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:15:15 +0000 Hong Kong's Darryl O'Young will return to his favourite hunting ground at next month's Macau Grand Prix with a new livery and a custom-designed and modified Aston Martin as he attempts to make it six race victories in 11 years. Macau is the biggest race for me [for the season]. It's the first time in five years I am competing in the Macau GT Cup Darryl O'Young The Canadian-born driver will compete in the ultra-competitive Macau GT Cup in his VLT (Vita Lemon Tea) sponsored Aston Martin V12... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1626988/darryl-oyoung-back-his-favourite-hunting-ground-macau-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1626988/darryl-oyoung-back-his-favourite-hunting-ground-macau-grand-prix?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:15:30 +0000 Formula One-bound teenager Max Verstappen will aim to end his career in open-wheel racing's junior ranks with the coveted Macau Grand Prix crown next month as organisers unveiled a "best of the best" line-up. The 17-year-old Dutchman, who will be the youngest F1 driver next season, was the standout name as organisers revealed the drivers for the Formula Three grand prix, motorcycle grand prix and FIA World Touring Car Championship in the 61st edition of the annual extravaganza from November 13... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1612295/max-verstappen-headlines-sensational-macau-gp-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1612295/max-verstappen-headlines-sensational-macau-gp-line?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:45:30 +0000