Guide of 2023 Macau Grand Prix

Guide of 2023 Macau Grand Prix

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023 takes places from November, 11 – 12 and 16 – 19 this year. This popular event is one of the highlights of the year. Although, there are no F1 Macau 2017 races, car racing and motorcycling fans have been looking forward to this exciting event. These two weekends are action-packed with the best what motorcycle, car racing, WTCC and Formula 3 has to offer.

So, are you ready for four days of gasoline in the air, burning rubber, crazy crowds cheering for their favourite racecar driver and an adrenalin-charged atmosphere at the Guia Circuit race tracks in Macau?

The Macau Grand Prix is the most important event in town. Weeks before the races, the preparation has started. Walking along the city you will discover racetrack fences and stands are under construction.

Building stands and racetrack fences for 2023 Macau Grand Prix

Construction of stands for 2023 Macau Grand Prix

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What to expect for the 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023 Races? – Race highlights

There are several international car races as the highlight of the 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023. Besides, the Macau Grand Prix is the only race in the world where you can experience car and motorcycle at one racing weekend event. Make sure to join this unique racing event.

The two-weekend races include Macau Formula 4 Race, TCR Asia Challenge, Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT3 & GT4), Macau Roadsport Challenge, Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup, Macau Guia Race, Macau Moteorcycle Grand Prix – 55th Edition, Macau Touring Car Cup – China Touring Car Championship and Macau Grand Prix 70th Anniversary Challenge.

1. Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix – FIA F3 World Cup (Nov. 16 – 19, 2023)

The Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix is considered as the official FIA F3 World Cup. It is the highlight of the racing weekend. Famous racecar drivers such as Roman Staněk, Zane Maloney and Isack Hadjar will return from the FIA F2 and race F3 this year. Keep an eye on 2019 winner Richard Verschoor.

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

2. Macau GT World Cup

Furthermore, the best GT drivers in the world will come back for the FIA GT World Cup in Macau. The French Mercedes driver Jules Gounon is fighting for his missing Macau GT Cup after winning 24 Hours of Daytona and Spa 24. Sheldon van der Linde from TEAM WRT M4 BMW, Kevin Estre & Thomas Preining (HubAuto Racing Porsche) as well as Earl Bamber (3rd place of 2022 FIA GT World Cup) will be his strong opponents.

In the meanwhile, the former winners Laurens Vanthoor (Toro Racing Porsche), Raffaele Marciello (Team Landgraf Mercedes) and Augusto Farfus (Rowe Racing BMW) will not let the win be too easy.

3. Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

If this is not enough, there is even more. For fans of motorcycle races, there is the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. This year the Macau Grand Prix motorcycle goes into its 55th edition.

The highlight will be between the 9-time champion Michael Rutter vs his FHO Racing teammate Peter Hickman. The later is also 3-time Macau winner. Erno Kostamo, the champion of last year, will mount on BMW and is ready to defend his title.

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

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The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023 racing schedule

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023 is held on two weekends, altogether over six days. You can experience everything from qualifying and practice races to the actual finals, the Macau GT Cup as well as the FIA World Touring Car Championship – Guia Race of Macau.

The racing weekend already kicks off on November 11 (SAT). In the morning hours you can experience and enjoy the practice races for the above-mentioned international races. The first qualifying races start around noon time.

The qualifying continues on Friday (November 17) while the actual races take place on November 18 & 19. The highlights and main races are definitely on Sunday. The Macau Touring Car Cup, the Macau Guia Race (Kumho TCR World Tour Event of Macau), Macau GT Cup (FIA GT World Cup) and the Formula 3 (FIA F3 World Cup) are all on the last day. For more details of race schedule, check out the official site of Macau Grand Prix.

Are you ready for some exciting car and motorbike races? And who will be the winner?

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Ticket information: prices, available discounts, where to get ticket for the 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

In case you would like to watch the races or get close to the cars, motorbikes, number girls or professional racecar drivers you need to purchase tickets. Ticket prices vary depending which day you visit, where you stand as well as if you watch practice and qualifying races or the actual Finals.

Official fare for Macau Grand Prix 2023

Ticket prices for the practicing days and qualifying races (November 11, 16 and 17, 2023) can be purchased for MOP 100. However, ticket prices for the Race Days (November 12, 18 and 19, 2023) vary between MOP 400 – 1000 depending which stand (Grand Stand, Lisboa Stand, Reservoir Stand) you choose to watch the spectacular races.

The 70th Macau Grand Prix 2023

Stand plan

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Get extra discount on ticket

Extra discount is available from the authorized ticket booking platforms. Discount prices are subject to change of promotion period. The number of tickets are very limited. Act fast before it’s gone.

Ticket discount of Macau Grand Prix

Reservoir Stand: HK$ 400
Grand Stand A: HK$ 600
Grand Stand B: HK$ 730
Lisboa Bend Stand: HK$ 1000

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Where to get Macau Grand Prix 2023 ticket?

There are many ways to purchase the tickets for watching races. You can either buy it from the selected locations (ticket counters) in Macau, Hong Kong and Mainland China, or purchase through ticket reservation hotline or on internet.

The most convenient way to purchase tickets through internet, where you can get instant confirmation. Online booking is available from their official website as well as from the above online discount providers.

24-hour Ticket Reservation Hotlines:

Hong Kong: +(852) 2380 5083
Macau: +(853) 2855 5555
Mainland China: +(86) 139 2691 1111

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What is the best way to get from Hong Kong to Macau?

Nowadays there are several options to travel from Hong Kong to Macau. You can either use the traditional way of speed ferry which take around 1 hour. Alternatively, 35-min ride on the shuttle bus through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is also convenient and efficient. Please refer to the overall review article “How to get to Macau from Hong Kong” for more detailed information about the different transportation and ferry options.

If you (1) stay close to Hong Kong Airport or (2) are near the pickup locations of cross-boundary coach service, then check out how to travel to Macau by vehicles through HZMB.

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Macau by Speed Ferry

TurboJET (red) and Cotai Water Jet (blue)

HZMB Shuttle Bus to/from Macau

HZMB Shuttle Bus to/from Macau

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In case you would like to watch the races, it is highly recommended to plan ahead. Make sure not only book your ferry/bus tickets as early as possible, but also book your hotel rooms as well.

From our previous experiences, ferry tickets sell out very fast. This is not only due to the Macau Grand Prix event, but also due to the fact that this popular event is held on a weekend. Hotel rooms are booked out several weeks before that event. Tourist from around the world come to discover Macau. In addition to the many race car fans, weekend warriors, visitors and gamblers from Hong Kong and Mainland China will flood the streets of Macau.

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Where to stay in Macau during the Macau Grand Prix 2023?

No matter if you visit Macau for sightseeing, gambling or especially for the races, you might want to consider staying overnight in one of the many hotels.

So where and which are the best hotels along the Macau Grand Prix Circuit 2023? In case you would like to experience the full race action or even want to enjoy the racing spectacle from the window of your hotel room, take a look at the following hotels along thecircuit race track.

Get the Best Deal in Macau’s Best Hotels

Along the Macau Grand Prix Circuit Race Track (city center):

  1. Hotel Lisboa » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 820)
  2. Grand Lisboa Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2700)
  3. Wynn Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2400)
  4. Mandarine Oriental » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2080)
  5. Sands Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1150)
  6. Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 770)
  7. New Orient Landmark Hotel » (4 stars, starting from HK$ 880)
  8. Holiday Inn Macau » (4 stars, starting from HK$ 680)
  9. Emperor Hotel Macau » (3 stars, starting from HK$ 690)

In case you would like to enjoy some gambling, shopping, traveling in-style or simply just want to be a little bit away from racing action, but still in close proximity, you might want to check out some of the following hotels along the Cotai Strip and Cotai Central area. These areas have quite a lot of newly built hotels and it only takes 15-20min by bus to get to the city center.

Along the Cotai Strip and Cotai Central area (latest hotels):

  1. The Parisian Macao » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1290)
  2. The Venetian Macau Resort » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2035)
  3. The St Regis Macao » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1880)
  4. Four Seasons Hotel Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2080)
  5. Altira Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1340)
  6. The Countdown Hotel » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 2080)
  7. Conrad Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1500)
  8. The Londoner Macao » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 5200)
  9. Sheraton Grand Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1500)
  10. Grand Hyatt Macau » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1400)
  11. Galaxy Hotel » (5 stars, starting from HK$ 1400)

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Date: 11-12, 16-19 November 2023
Location: Macau city center
Ticket Fare: MOP 100 (practicing day) / MOP 400 – 1000 (race day)
Official Site: https://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/en/

How to Get to Macau from Hong Kong ?

By ferry or bus: See details above