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[[Image:Lisboa.jpg|thumb|right|380px|Macau Grand Prix]]
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The '''Macau Grand Prix''' is a motor-racing event held annually in November in the streets of [[Macau]]. It is known for being the only [[Road racing|street circuit racing event]] in which both car and motorcycle races are held. Every year more than three hundred racing drivers and riders gather for the annual event.
  
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The '''Macau [[Grand Prix]]''' is an event held in November in the streets of [[Macau]]. It is known for being the only [[Road racing|street circuit racing event]] in which both car and motorcycle races are held; every year the event gathers more than 300 among racing drivers and riders.
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One of the highlights of the race weekend is the '''Macau [[Formula 3]] Grand Prix''', which features many national Formula 3 champions and drivers around the world. Due to the challenging nature of the circuit, which consists of fast straights (a [[Formula 3]] car can reach a top speed of 260mph at the end of this stretch), tight corners and uncompromising crash barriers, the Macau Grand Prix is famously known as one of the most demanding circuits in the world. Many current or former [[Formula One]] drivers have participated in the event early in their careers and some of them have won the prestigious prize. Famous winners include [[Ayrton Senna]], [[Michael Schumacher]], [[David Coulthard]], [[Ralf Schumacher]], [[Takuma Sato]] and [[Riccardo Patrese]].
  
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Since 2005, the double header '''[[Guia Race]]''' for touring cars is also the final race of the FIA [[World Touring Car Championship]] (WTCC).
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Since 2005, the double-header '''[[Guia Race]]''', which traditionally features touring cars from world-renowned car manufacturers, has officially become the final two races of the [[FIA]] [[World Touring Car Championship]] (WTCC).
  
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One of the highlights of the weekend is the '''Macau [[Formula 3]] Grand Prix''', in which 30 national F3 champions take part. Due to the challenging nature of the circuit, which ranges from fast straights to tight hairpins, this Grand Prix is known as one where the most talented drivers emerge. Many [[Formula One]] drivers won here earlier in their careers; among them, [[Ayrton Senna]], [[Michael Schumacher]], [[David Coulthard]] and [[Takuma Sato]].
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==History==
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The Macau Grand Prix was originally conceived in 1954 as a treasure hunt around the streets of the city, but shortly after it was suggested that the hunt's track could host an amateur racing event for local motor enthusiasts. The race continued as an amateur race until 1966, when Belgian driver Mauro Bianchi entered the race with a car by Renault Sport, mostly to promote Renault's image in Hong Kong. This led to more and more professional teams entering the Grand Prix.  
  
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==History==
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The motorcycle race was introduced in 1967, and in that year the first fatal tragedy struck the race: double champion Dodjie Laurel was killed when he lost control of his car and crashed. This raised the alarm for more safety improvements for the race.
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The Macau Grand Prix was originally conceived in 1954 as a treasure hunt around the streets of the city, but shortly after it was suggested that the hunt's track could host an amateur racing event for local motor enthusiasts. The race continued as an amateurish race until 1966, when Belgian driver Mauro Bianchi entered the race with a car by Renault Sport, mostly to promote Renault's image in Hong Kong; this led to more and more professional teams to enter the Grand Prix.  
 
  
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The motorcycle race was introduced in 1967, and in that year the first fatal tragedy struck the race: double champion Dodjie Laurel was killed when he lost control of his car and crashed, resulting in safety improvements for the race.
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The first Guia race for touring cars was held in 1972. Macau's Guia Race for touring cars is a particular race for this category, as very few races with these cars are held on street circuits. Since 2005 the race has officially become the final two rounds of [[FIA]] [[World Touring Car Championship]].
  
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The first Guia race for touring cars was held in 1972. Macau's Guia Race for touring cars is a particular race for this category, as very few races with these cars are held on street circuits. In 2005 the race was upgraded by holding the last race of FIA [[World Touring Car Championship]].  
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In 1983, it was decided by the organisers that since [[Formula Atlantic]] was becoming obsolete, the race would be held as a [[Formula 3]] event. Initially, they wanted to run a [[Formula 2|F2]] race, but as they were unwilling to make any large circuit modifications, which included cutting down trees, the organisers settled for F3. This turned out to be a right decision, given the fact that since then it has raised the reputation of the event in the motorsport world by attracting the best young drivers from Europe and Japan to compete in the event. The first F3 race was won by a young [[Ayrton Senna]]. The race in 1990 was a memorable one, as [[Michael Schumacher]] and [[Mika Häkkinen]] were involved in a controversial incident when they were in positions 1 and 2 going into the final lap. At the main straight just after the Mandarin Oriental Bend, Häkkinen hit the back of Schumacher's car and crashed out when he attempted to overtake Schumacher. Schumacher's car was able to continue with its rear wing damaged and eventually won the race with the best aggregate time. Other notable winners include Formula One drivers [[David Coulthard]], [[Ralf Schumacher]] and [[Takuma Sato]]. Since the introduction of F3 races, the Macau GP has gradually become a stepping stone for many F3 drivers to higher class motor-racing competitions such as the [[GP2 Series|GP2]] series and [[Formula 1]].
  
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In 1983, it was decided by the organisers that since [[Formula Atlantic]] was becoming obsolete, the race would be held as a [[Formula 3]] event. Initially, they wanted to run a [[Formula 2|F2]] race, but as they were unwilling to make any large circuit modifications, which included cutting down trees, the organisers settled for F3. This was considered the right decision, given the fact that now the best young drivers from Europe and Japan are entering the race. The first F3 race was won by a young [[Ayrton Senna]]. The 1990 race was a memorable one, as [[Michael Schumacher]] took out [[Mika Häkkinen]] in a controversial race after the two collided on the final lap when Häkkinen attempted a risky over take;  both would become Formula One world champions. Other notable winners are Formula One drivers [[David Coulthard]], [[Ralf Schumacher]] and [[Takuma Sato]].
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Macau is a special event for motorcycle riders too. The Motorcycle Grand Prix has featured many famous riders such as [[Kevin Schwantz]], [[Carl Fogarty]], [[Ron Haslam]] and [[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]].
  
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Macau is a special event for motorcycle riders too. Like its F3 counterpart, the Motorcycle Grand Prix has featured many famous Grand Prix riders such as [[Kevin Schwantz]], [[Carl Fogarty]], [[Ron Haslam]] and [[Michael Rutter]]. In 2005, french rider [[Bruno Bonhuil]] suffered a fatal crash.  
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[[Teddy Yip]] was one of the main forces behind the Macau Grand Prix back in '70s and 80s, leading the Grand Prix to be one of the world's most famous motor racing events. The Macau Grand Prix parties he hosted for many years at his home also became a central part of the social aspect of the Grand Prix.
  
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[[Teddy Yip]] was one of the main forces behind the Macau Grand Prix, leading the Grand Prix to be one of the most known motor racing events in the world outside Formula 1. The Macau Grand Prix parties he hosted for many years at his home also became a central part of the social aspect of the Grand Prix. One of the bends on Macau's famous Guia Circuit is named after him "[[Teddy Yip]] Bend".
 
  
 
==Today==
 
==Today==
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The '''Macau Grand Prix''' currently consists of the [[Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix]], the [[World Touring Car Championship]] [[Guia Race]] and the [[Macau F3 Grand Prix]]. The winner of the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix is awarded the [[FIA]] Intercontinental Formula 3 Cup. In addition, there are the [[Porsche Carrera Cup]] Asia race, the [[Formula Renault]] 2000 race, the Macau Cup and the Scooter race.
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The '''Macau Grand Prix''' race weekend normally starts on a Thursday and ends on a Sunday on the second or third week of November. The first two days (Thursday and Friday) are generally scheduled for practicing and qualifying. All races are held on Saturday and Sunday, with the final rounds of the heavyweights Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race (scheduled to be the final 2 rounds of the [[FIA]] [[World Touring Car Championship]] since 2005) held on the last day. Both the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race are sanctioned by the FIA and the winner of the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix is awarded the FIA Intercontinental Cup. Apart from the two major races held at the race weekend, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is also one of the highlights of the weekend since it features former or current racers of the [[Superbike World Championship]]. Other races include the ''[[Formula BMW]] Pacific'' race, and for locals and Hong Kong drivers who want a slice of the action, ''Interport Race'' for novices, ''CTM Cup'' race the experienced.
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Newly introduced into the 2008 race is the ''Road Sport Challenge'' for popular sport compact cars commonly associated with the tuner market, Macau GT Cup for GT3 cars.
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Races that have been held in the past but have since been discountinued includes the ''[[Asian Touring Car Championship|ATCS]]'' race, ''Supercar Cup'' for road going exotic sports cars, the [[Formula V6 Asia]] race, the [[Porsche Carrera Cup]] Asia race, the scooter race for locals and in the past but on an less than frequent basis, a [[Jackie Chan]] endorsed race for celebrity drivers involving [[Mitsubishi]]s, in which Chan hold a sponsorship deal with.
  
 
==The Guia Circuit==
 
==The Guia Circuit==
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Characteristics: A street circuit with a challenging combination of fast straights and sharp corners. It is recognised as one of the most demanding circuits in the world.
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Characteristics: A street circuit with a combination of fast straights and tight corners. It is recognised as one of the most challenging circuits in the world.
  
 
*Length: 3.8 miles (6.2 km)
 
*Length: 3.8 miles (6.2 km)
 
*Minimum width: 22.8 feet (7 m)
 
*Minimum width: 22.8 feet (7 m)
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*Formula 3 Lap Record: 2:12.527 ([[Roberto Streit]], 2006/[[Dallara]]-[[Mercedes]]-[[HWA]])
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*Formula 3 Lap Record: 2:11.744 ([[Marko Asmer]], 2007/[[Dallara]]-[[Mercedes-Benz in motorsport|Mercedes]]-[[HWA]])
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*Motorcycle Lap Record: 2:28.233 ([[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]], 2003/[[Ducati]] 998cc )
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*Motorcycle Lap Record: 2:26.096 ([[John McGuinness (motorcycle racer)|John McGuinness]], 2007/[[Honda CBR1000RR]])
 
*Guia Race Lap Record: 2:29.253 ([[Steve Soper]], 1997/[[BMW E36|BMW 320i]])
 
*Guia Race Lap Record: 2:29.253 ([[Steve Soper]], 1997/[[BMW E36|BMW 320i]])
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*Porsche Carrera Cup Record: 2:27.343 ([[Darryl O'Young]], 2007/[[Porsche 997|Porsche 911 GT3 Cup]])
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== Winners ==
 
== Winners ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
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{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%" border=1 cellpadding=3
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! Year
 
! Year
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! F3 GP Winner
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! GP Winner
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! F3 Chassis - Engine
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! Chassis - Engine
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! Driver's F3 Championship
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! Rules
 
! Guia TC Winner
 
! Guia TC Winner
 
! Car
 
! Car
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! Bike
 
! Bike
 
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| 1980
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| 1954
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Eddie Carvalho]]
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| [[Triumph TR2]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1955
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Robert Ritchie (racing driver)|Robert Ritchie]]
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| [[Austin-Healey 100]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1956
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Doug Steane]]
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| [[Mercedes-Benz 300SL|Mercedes-Benz 190SL]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1957
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Arthur Pateman]]
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| [[Mercedes-Benz 300SL]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1958
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| {{flagicon|SGP}} [[Chan Lye Choun]]
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| [[Aston Martin DB3]]S
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1959
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Ron Hardwick]]
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| [[Jaguar XKSS]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1960
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Martin Redfern]]
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| [[Jaguar XKSS]]
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| [[Sports car]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1961
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Peter Heath]]
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| [[Team Lotus|Lotus 15]]-[[Coventry Climax|Climax]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1962
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| {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Arsenio Laurel]]
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| [[Lotus 22]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1963
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| {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Arsenio Laurel]]
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| [[Lotus 22]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1964
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Albert Poon]]
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| [[Lotus 23]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1965
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Lotus 18]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 1966
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| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Mauro Bianchi]]
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| [[Alpine (car)|Alpine-Renault T66]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
 
|  
 
|  
 
|  
 
|  
 
|
 
|
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Hans Joachim Stuck]]
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|-
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| 1967
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| {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Tony Maw]]
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| [[Lotus 20B]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hiroshi Hasegawa]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1968
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| {{flagicon|SGP}} [[Jan Bussell]]
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| [[McLaren|McLaren M4C]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hiroshi Hasegawa]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1969
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Kevin Bartlett (race driver)|Kevin Bartlett]]
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| Mildren-Waggott
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1970
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| {{flagicon|AUT}} [[Dieter Quester]]
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| [[BMW|BMW F270]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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| {{flagicon|India}} [[Benny Hidajat]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1971
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| {{flagicon|SGP}} [[Jan Bussell]]
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| [[McLaren|McLaren M4C]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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|
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|
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} O. Motohashi
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1972
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Brabham|Brabham BT36]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Mini#The Mini Cooper and Cooper S – 1961–2000|Mini Cooper]]
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Ikujiro Takai]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1973
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Brabham|Brabham BT40]]
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| [[Formula Libre]]
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Peter Chow]]
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| [[Toyota Celica]]
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Ken Araoka]]
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| [[Suzuki]]
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|-
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| 1974
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Vern Schuppan]]
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| [[March Engineering|March 72B]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| Formula Pacific
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Nobuhide Tachi]]
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| [[Toyota Celica]]
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hiroyuki Kawasaki]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1975
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[John MacDonald (motorsport)|John MacDonald]]
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT1]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| Formula Pacific
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Nobuhide Tachi]]
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| [[Toyota Celica]]
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| {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hideo Kanaya]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1976
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Vern Schuppan]]
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT1]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| Formula Pacific
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Herb Adamczyk]]
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| [[Porsche 911#911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)|Porsche 911 Carrera RS]]
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Chas Mortimer]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1977
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| {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]
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| [[Chevron Cars Ltd|Chevron B40]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| Formula Pacific
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Peter Chow]]
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| [[Toyota Celica]]
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Mick Grant]]
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| [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]
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|-
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| 1978
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| {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]
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| [[Chevron Cars Ltd|Chevron B42]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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| Formula Pacific
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Peter Chow]]
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| [[Toyota Celica]]
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| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sadao Asami]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1979
 +
| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Geoff Lees]]
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT1]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
 +
| Formula Pacific
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Herb Adamczyk]]
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| [[Porsche 911#911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)|Porsche 911 Carrera RSR]]
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| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sadao Asami]]
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| [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]]
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|-
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| 1980
 +
| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Geoff Lees]]
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT1]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
 +
| Formula Pacific
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Hans-Joachim Stuck]]
 
| [[BMW E21|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E21|BMW 320i]]
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| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sadeo Asami]]
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| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sadao Asami]]
 
| [[Yamaha TZ750]]
 
| [[Yamaha TZ750]]
 
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| 1981
 
| 1981
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|  
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| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bob Earl]]
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|  
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| Hayashi 200P-[[Toyota]]
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|
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| Formula Pacific
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Manfred Winkelhock]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Manfred Winkelhock]]
 
| [[BMW E21|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E21|BMW 320i]]
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| 1982
 
| 1982
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|  
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Roberto Moreno]]
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|
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT4]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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|  
+
| Formula Pacific
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Helmut Greiner]]
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| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|Hong Kong]] [[Helmut Greiner]]
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| [[Porsche Carrera|Porsche Carrera RSR]]
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| [[Porsche 911#911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)|Porsche 911 Carrera RSR]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
 
| [[Honda RS1123]]
 
| [[Honda RS1123]]
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! Year
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! F3 GP Winner
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! F3 Chassis - Engine
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! Driver's F3 Championship
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! Guia TC Winner
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! Car
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! MC GP Winner
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! Bike
 
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| 1983
 
| 1983
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
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| Ralt-Toyota
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT3]]-[[Toyota]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Hans Joachim Stuck]]
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Hans-Joachim Stuck]]
 
| [[BMW E24|BMW 635 CSI]]
 
| [[BMW E24|BMW 635 CSI]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
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| 1984
 
| 1984
 
| {{flagicon|DNK}} [[John Nielsen]]
 
| {{flagicon|DNK}} [[John Nielsen]]
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| Ralt RT3-Volkswagen
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT3]]-[[Volkswagen in motorsport|Volkswagen]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tom Walkinshaw]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tom Walkinshaw]]
 
| [[Jaguar XJS]]
 
| [[Jaguar XJS]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mick Grant]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mick Grant]]
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| [[Suzuki 500]]
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| [[Suzuki RGB500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1985
 
| 1985
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Mauricio Gugelmin]]
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Mauricio Gugelmin]]
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| Ralt RT30-Volkswagen
+
| [[Ralt|Ralt RT30]]-[[Volkswagen in motorsport|Volkswagen]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Gianfranco Brancatelli]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Gianfranco Brancatelli]]
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| 1986
 
| 1986
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| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Wallace (racer)|Andy Wallace]]
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| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Wallace (racing driver)|Andy Wallace]]
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| Reynard 863-Volkswagen
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| [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard 863]]-[[Volkswagen in motorsport|Volkswagen]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|VEN}} [[Johnny Cecotto]]
 
| {{flagicon|VEN}} [[Johnny Cecotto]]
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| [[BMW M3]]  
+
| [[Volvo 240|Volvo 240 Turbo]]  
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
 
| [[Elf Honda 500]]
 
| [[Elf Honda 500]]
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| 1987
 
| 1987
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Martin Donnelly]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Martin Donnelly]]
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| Ralt RT31-Toyota
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| [[Ralt|Ralt RT31]]-[[Toyota]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Roberto Ravaglia]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Roberto Ravaglia]]
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| 1988
 
| 1988
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Enrico Bertaggia]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Enrico Bertaggia]]
−
| Dallara 388-Alfa Romeo
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara 388]]-[[Alfa Romeo in motorsport|Alfa Romeo]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Italian Formula Three Championship|Italian F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Italian Formula Three Championship|Italian F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Altfrid Heger]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Altfrid Heger]]
 
| [[BMW M3]]
 
| [[BMW M3]]
 
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Schwantz]]
 
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Schwantz]]
−
| [[Suzuki 500RGR]]
+
| [[Suzuki RGV500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1989
 
| 1989
 
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Brabham]]
 
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Brabham]]
−
| Ralt RT33-Volkswagen Spiess
+
| [[Ralt|Ralt RT33]]-[[Volkswagen]]/Spiess
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tim Harvey]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tim Harvey]]
−
| [[Ford Sierra|Ford Sierra RS 500]]
+
| [[Ford Sierra RS Cosworth|Ford Sierra RS500]]
−
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ron Haslam]]
+
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Robert Dunlop]]
−
| [[Honda NSR500]]
+
| [[Honda RC30]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1990
 
| 1990
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
−
| Reynard 903-Volkswagen
+
| [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard 903]]-[[Volkswagen]]/Spiess
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Masahiro Hasemi]]
 
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Masahiro Hasemi]]
 
| [[Nissan Skyline GT-R]]
 
| [[Nissan Skyline GT-R]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
−
| [[Yamaha YZF750]]
+
| [[Honda RC30]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1991
 
| 1991
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Coulthard]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Coulthard]]
−
| Ralt RT35-Mugen-Honda
+
| [[Ralt|Ralt RT35]]-[[Honda]]/[[Mugen Motorsports|Mugen]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Emanuele Pirro]]  
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Emanuele Pirro]]  
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
−
| {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Didier de Radigues]]
+
| {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Didier de Radiguès]]
−
| [[Suzuki 500]]
+
| [[Suzuki RGV500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1992
 
| 1992
 
| {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Rickard Rydell]]
 
| {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Rickard Rydell]]
−
| TOM'S 032F-Toyota
+
| [[TOM'S|TOM'S 032F]]-[[Toyota]]
−
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three Championship|All-Japan F3]]
+
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Emanuele Pirro]]  
 
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Emanuele Pirro]]  
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Carl Fogarty]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Carl Fogarty]]
−
| [[Yamaha]]
+
| [[Harris]][[Yamaha 500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1993
 
| 1993
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
−
| Dallara 393-Fiat
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara 393]]-[[Fiat]]/Novamotor
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
−
| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|25px|HKG]] [[Charles Kwan]]
+
| [[Image:Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg|22px|HKG]] [[Charles Kwan]]
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
 
| [[BMW M3|BMW M3 Evolution]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
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| 1994
 
| 1994
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Sascha Maassen]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Sascha Maassen]]
−
| Dallara F394-Opel
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F394]]-[[Opel]]/Spiess
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Joachim Winkelhock]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Joachim Winkelhock]]
 
| [[BMW E36|BMW 318is]]
 
| [[BMW E36|BMW 318is]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Hislop]]
−
| [[Harris]] [[Yamaha]]
+
| [[Harris]] [[Yamaha 500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1995
 
| 1995
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Ralf Schumacher]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Ralf Schumacher]]
−
| Dallara-Opel-Spiess
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F394]]-[[Opel]]/Spiess
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[German Formula Three Championship|German F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Kelvin Burt]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Kelvin Burt]]
 
| [[Toyota Corona|Toyota Corona EXIV]]
 
| [[Toyota Corona|Toyota Corona EXIV]]
−
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mike Edwards]]
+
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mike Edwards (motorcycle racer)|Mike Edwards]]
 
| [[ROC]] [[Yamaha 500]]
 
| [[ROC]] [[Yamaha 500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1996
 
| 1996
 
| {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Ralph Firman]]
 
| {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Ralph Firman]]
−
| Dallara-Honda Mugen/NB
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F396]]-[[Honda]]/[[Mugen Motorsports|Mugen-NBE]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Frank Biela]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Frank Biela]]
 
| [[Audi A4|Audi A4 Quattro]]
 
| [[Audi A4|Audi A4 Quattro]]
−
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Philip McCallen]]
+
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Phillip McCallen]]
−
 
 
 
| [[Yamaha 500]]
 
| [[Yamaha 500]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1997
 
| 1997
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Soheil Ayari]]
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Soheil Ayari]]
−
| Dallara 396-Opel-Spiess
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F396]]-[[Opel]]/Spiess
−
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[French Formula Three Championship|French F3]]
+
|align=center| ''None''
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Soper]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Soper]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
−
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Andreas Hofmann]]
+
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Andreas Hofmann (motorcyclist)|Andreas Hofmann]]
−
| [[Kawasaki ZR-7]]
+
| [[Kawasaki ZXR-7]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1998
 
| 1998
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Peter Dumbreck]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Peter Dumbreck]]
−
| Dallara 398-TOM'S-Toyota
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F398]]-[[Toyota]]/[[TOM'S]]
−
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All Japan Formula Three Championship|All-Japan F3]]
+
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Joachim Winkelhock]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Joachim Winkelhock]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
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| 1999
 
| 1999
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Darren Manning]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Darren Manning]]
−
| Dallara F399-TOM'S-Toyota
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F399]]-[[Toyota]]/[[TOM'S]]
−
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All Japan Formula Three Championship|All-Japan F3]]
+
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Michael Bartels]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Michael Bartels]]
 
| [[Audi A4|Audi A4 Quattro]]
 
| [[Audi A4|Audi A4 Quattro]]
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| 2000
 
| 2000
 
| {{flagicon|MAC}} [[André Couto]]
 
| {{flagicon|MAC}} [[André Couto]]
−
| Dallara F399-Opel-Spiess
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F399]]-[[Opel]]/Spiess
 
|align=center| ''None''
 
|align=center| ''None''
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Patrick Huisman]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Patrick Huisman]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]]
−
| [[Yamaha YZF750R]]
+
| [[Yamaha YZF-R1]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 2001
 
| 2001
 
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Takuma Sato]]
 
| {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Takuma Sato]]
−
| Dallara F301-Honda-Mugen
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F301]]-[[Honda]]/[[Mugen Motorsports|Mugen-NBE]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
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| 2002
 
| 2002
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Tristan Gommendy]]
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Tristan Gommendy]]
−
| Dallara F302 Sodemo-Renault
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F302]]-[[Renault Sport|Renault]]/Sodemo
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[French Formula Three Championship|French F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[French Formula Three Championship|French F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
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| 2003
 
| 2003
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Nicolas Lapierre]]
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Nicolas Lapierre]]
−
| Dallara F302 Renault-Sodemo
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F302]]-[[Renault Sport|Renault]]/Sodemo
−
| [[Image:European flag.svg|20px]] [[Formula Three Euroseries|F3 Euroseries]]
+
| [[Image:Flag of Europe.svg|20px]] [[Formula Three Euroseries|F3 Euroseries]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
 
| {{flagicon|NED}} [[Duncan Huisman]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
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| 2004
 
| 2004
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Alexandre Prémat]]
 
| {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Alexandre Prémat]]
−
| Dallara-Mercedes-HWA
+
| [[Dallara|Dallara F304]]-[[Mercedes-Benz in motorsport|Mercedes]]/HWA
−
| [[Image:European flag.svg|20px]] [[Formula Three Euroseries|F3 Euroseries]]
+
| [[Image:Flag of Europe.svg|20px]] [[Formula Three Euroseries|F3 Euroseries]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)|Michael Rutter]]
−
| [[Honda RC51]]
+
| [[Honda CBR1000RR]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan=2 | 2005
 
| rowspan=2 | 2005
−
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Lucas di Grassi]]
+
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Lucas Di Grassi]]
−
| rowspan=2 | Dallara-Mercedes-HWA
+
| rowspan=2 | [[Dallara|Dallara F304]]-[[Mercedes-Benz in motorsport|Mercedes]]/HWA
−
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
+
| rowspan=2 | [[Image:Flag of Europe.svg|20px]] [[Formula Three Euroseries|F3 Euroseries]]
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Augusto Farfus|Augusto Farfus Jr.]]
 
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Augusto Farfus|Augusto Farfus Jr.]]
 
| [[Alfa Romeo 156]]
 
| [[Alfa Romeo 156]]
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| rowspan=2 | [[Honda CBR1000RR]]
 
| rowspan=2 | [[Honda CBR1000RR]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| {{flagicon|NED}}[[ Duncan Huisman]]
+
| {{flagicon|NED}}[[Duncan Huisman]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
| [[BMW E46|BMW 320i]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan=2 | 2006
 
| rowspan=2 | 2006
 
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mike Conway]]
 
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Mike Conway]]
−
| rowspan=2 | Dallara-Mercedes-HWA
+
| rowspan=2 | [[Dallara|Dallara F306]]-[[Mercedes-Benz in motorsport|Mercedes]]/HWA
 
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[British Formula Three Championship|British F3]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Priaulx]]
 
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Priaulx]]
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| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
 
| {{flagicon|GER}} [[Jörg Müller]]
 
| [[BMW 320si]]
 
| [[BMW 320si]]
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan=2 | 2007
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|UK}} [[Oliver Jarvis]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | [[Dallara|Dallara F307]]-[[Toyota]]/[[TOM'S]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese F3]]
 +
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Alain Menu]]
 +
| [[Chevrolet Lacetti]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Steve Plater]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | [[Yamaha YZF-R1]]
 +
|-
 +
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Priaulx]]
 +
| [[BMW 320si]]
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan=2 | 2008
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Keisuke Kunimoto]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | [[Dallara|Dallara F308]]-[[Toyota]]/[[TOM'S]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese F3]]
 +
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Alain Menu]]
 +
| [[Chevrolet Lacetti]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Stuart Easton]]
 +
| rowspan=2 | [[Honda CBR1000RR]]
 +
|-
 +
| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Rob Huff|Robert Huff]]
 +
| [[Chevrolet Lacetti]]
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
==Other significant competitors==
+
==Notable participants==
 +
===Multiple winners===
 +
* [[John MacDonald (racer)|John MacDonald]] Only person who won all international races of Macau; Macau Grand Prix (1965, 1972, 1973 and 1975), Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (1969) and [[Guia Race]] (1972).
 +
* [[Jörg Müller]] 1993 Macau F3 winner; 2004 & 2006 Guia Race winner
 +
 
 +
===Other famous GP participants===
 +
; 1970s
 +
* [[Alan Jones (racing driver)|Alan Jones]] 1976 4th, 1977, 1978 Pole Position
  
−
* [[John MacDonald (racer)|John MacDonald]] Only person who won all internacional races of Macau; Macau Grand Prix (1965, 1972, 1973 and 1975), [[Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix]] (1969) and [[Guia Race]] (1972).
+
; 1980s
−
* [[Masahiro Hasemi]] 1982 runner up Formula Atlantic & 1990 winner Guia Touring car
+
* [[Masahiro Hasemi]] 1982 Formula Atlantic runner-up & 1990 Guia Race winner
−
* [[Gerhard Berger]] 1983 Third F3
+
* [[Gerhard Berger]] 1983 Third; 1985 Guia Runner-up
 +
* [[Jean-Louis Schlesser]] 1983
 
* [[Martin Brundle]] 1983
 
* [[Martin Brundle]] 1983
−
* [[Damon Hill]] 1988 runner up F3
+
* [[Ivan Capelli]] 1984 5th
−
* [[Mika Häkkinen]] 1990 winner 1st leg F3
+
* [[René Arnoux]] 1985 6th
−
* [[Eddie Irvine]] 1990 runnrup
+
* [[Pierluigi Martini]] 1986
−
* [[Mika Salo]] 1990 runnerup
+
* [[Bernd Schneider (racing driver)|Bernd Schneider]] 1986; 1987 3rd
−
* [[Mika Salo]] 1990 runner up F3
+
* [[Jean Alesi]] 1986; 1987; 1988
−
* [[Eddie Irvine]] 1990 3rd F3
+
* [[Damon Hill]] 1987; 1988 Runner-up
−
* [[Rubens Barrichello]] 1991
+
* [[Johnny Herbert]] 1987
−
* [[Jacques Villeneuve ]] 1992 runner up F3
+
* [[Karl Wendlinger]] 1988; 1989
−
* [[Jörg Müller]] 1993 winner F3 & winner Guia Touring car in 2004 and 2006
+
* [[JJ Lehto]] 1988
−
* [[Jarno Trulli ]] 1995 runner up & 3rd 1996 F3
+
* [[Alex Zanardi]] 1988; 1989
−
* [[Alex Wurz]] 1995
+
* [[Allan McNish]] 1989
−
* [[Mark Webber]] 4th 1997
+
 
 +
; 1990s
 +
* [[Mika Häkkinen]] 1989;1990 Winner of 1st leg; Fastest lap
 +
* [[Mika Salo]] 1990 Runner-up  
 +
* [[Eddie Irvine]] 1990 3rd
 +
* [[Keiichi Tsuchiya]] 1990
 +
* [[Rubens Barrichello]] 1991 5th
 +
* [[Jacques Villeneuve]] 1992 Third
 +
* [[Giancarlo Fisichella]] 1994
 +
* [[Jarno Trulli]] 1995 Runner up; 1996 3rd
 +
* [[Pedro de la Rosa]] 1995
 +
* [[Alexander Wurz]] 1995
 
* [[Nick Heidfeld]] 1996
 
* [[Nick Heidfeld]] 1996
−
* [[Jenson Button]] 1999 runner up F3
+
* [[Juan Pablo Montoya]] 1996
−
* [[Manabu Orido]] 2001 runner up Guia Touring car
+
* [[Mark Webber]] 1997 4th*
−
* [[Robert Kubica]] 2004 runner up F3
+
* [[Jenson Button]] 1999 Runner-up
−
* [[Lewis Hamilton]] 2004
+
* [[Sébastien Bourdais]] 1999
−
* [[Nico Rosberg]] 2004
+
 
 +
; 2000s
 +
* [[Heikki Kovalainen]] 2002 2nd
 +
* [[Nelson Angelo Piquet]] 2003, 2004
 +
* [[Robert Kubica]] 2004 second, 2005 second
 +
* [[Lewis Hamilton]] 2004 Winner of first race
 +
* [[Nico Rosberg]] 2004 Second in first race
 +
* [[Sebastian Vettel]] 2005 3rd
 +
* [[Adrian Sutil]] 2006 3rd
 +
* [[Kazuki Nakajima]] 2006
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
−
* The Guia course was the setting for the motorcycle race for the 1989 Hong Kong movie [[All About Ah Long]].
 
−
* 19 out of 22 [[Formula One]] drivers from 2007 had participated in Macau F-3 GP.
 
  
−
==References==
+
* '''Arsenio Laurel''', the first two-time consecutive GP champion, was also the first casualty of the Macau GP when his car lost control and crashed on the wall. A bust of his likeness is on display at the Macau GP Museum.
−
* [[Guia Race]]
+
* The Guia Circuit is featured in PC games '[[RACE - The Official WTCC Game]]' and '[[RACE 07 - The Official WTCC Game]]' from [[SimBin Studios]].
 +
* Albert and Diana Poon both started in the 1976 Macau Grand Prix. The only couple race the same race in the Macau Grand Prix history.<ref>Colour and Noise, 40 years of the Macau Grand Prix. by Philip Newsome. 1993. ISBN 9627460052</ref>
 +
* 19 out of 22 [[Formula One]] drivers in 2007 had previously participated in the Macau F3 GP.
 +
* The Guia Circuit was the setting for the motorcycle race in the 1989 Hong Kong movie [[All About Ah Long]].
 +
* Gerhard Berger considered the 1983 Macau Grand Prix the race of his life
 +
* Due to its narrow nature and subsequent accidents in the Lisboa Corner, Emmanuel Pirro tried some laps in the opposite direction in 1989
 +
* The F3 race once attracted active F1 drivers; Rene Arnoux competed in 1985, Ivan Capelli and Pierluigi Martini in 1986 and Julian Bailey in 1989
 +
* In 1993, notorious [[Triad (underground societies)|Triad]] leader and competitor, Andely Chan, nicknamed "Tiger of [[Wan Chai]]" and was the leader of [[Sun Yee On]] gang, was shot dead with one of his mechanic in a gang hit at the parking lot of his hotel in the late night, several hours after he was disqualified of his second place of a race for local drivers, after illegal modification was discovered in his car.
 +
 
 +
==See also==
 +
* [[Guia Circuit]]
 
* [[World Touring Car Championship]]
 
* [[World Touring Car Championship]]
 +
 +
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
−
*[http://gp.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/mgpc/public_html/ Official site]
+
*[http://gp.macau.grandprix.gov.mo Official site]
−
 
+
*[http://www.afos.com/allresult_listing2.php Asian Festival of Speed results]
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[[Category:Sport in Macau]]
 
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[[Category:Tourism in Macau]]
 
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[[Category:Formula Three]]
 
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[[Category:Auto races]]
 

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Macau Grand Prix

The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in November in the streets of Macau. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held. Every year more than three hundred racing drivers and riders gather for the annual event.

One of the highlights of the race weekend is the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix, which features many national Formula 3 champions and drivers around the world. Due to the challenging nature of the circuit, which consists of fast straights (a Formula 3 car can reach a top speed of 260mph at the end of this stretch), tight corners and uncompromising crash barriers, the Macau Grand Prix is famously known as one of the most demanding circuits in the world. Many current or former Formula One drivers have participated in the event early in their careers and some of them have won the prestigious prize. Famous winners include Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher, Takuma Sato and Riccardo Patrese.

Since 2005, the double-header Guia Race, which traditionally features touring cars from world-renowned car manufacturers, has officially become the final two races of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).

History

The Macau Grand Prix was originally conceived in 1954 as a treasure hunt around the streets of the city, but shortly after it was suggested that the hunt's track could host an amateur racing event for local motor enthusiasts. The race continued as an amateur race until 1966, when Belgian driver Mauro Bianchi entered the race with a car by Renault Sport, mostly to promote Renault's image in Hong Kong. This led to more and more professional teams entering the Grand Prix.

The motorcycle race was introduced in 1967, and in that year the first fatal tragedy struck the race: double champion Dodjie Laurel was killed when he lost control of his car and crashed. This raised the alarm for more safety improvements for the race.

The first Guia race for touring cars was held in 1972. Macau's Guia Race for touring cars is a particular race for this category, as very few races with these cars are held on street circuits. Since 2005 the race has officially become the final two rounds of FIA World Touring Car Championship.

In 1983, it was decided by the organisers that since Formula Atlantic was becoming obsolete, the race would be held as a Formula 3 event. Initially, they wanted to run a F2 race, but as they were unwilling to make any large circuit modifications, which included cutting down trees, the organisers settled for F3. This turned out to be a right decision, given the fact that since then it has raised the reputation of the event in the motorsport world by attracting the best young drivers from Europe and Japan to compete in the event. The first F3 race was won by a young Ayrton Senna. The race in 1990 was a memorable one, as Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen were involved in a controversial incident when they were in positions 1 and 2 going into the final lap. At the main straight just after the Mandarin Oriental Bend, Häkkinen hit the back of Schumacher's car and crashed out when he attempted to overtake Schumacher. Schumacher's car was able to continue with its rear wing damaged and eventually won the race with the best aggregate time. Other notable winners include Formula One drivers David Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher and Takuma Sato. Since the introduction of F3 races, the Macau GP has gradually become a stepping stone for many F3 drivers to higher class motor-racing competitions such as the GP2 series and Formula 1.

Macau is a special event for motorcycle riders too. The Motorcycle Grand Prix has featured many famous riders such as Kevin Schwantz, Carl Fogarty, Ron Haslam and Michael Rutter.

Teddy Yip was one of the main forces behind the Macau Grand Prix back in '70s and 80s, leading the Grand Prix to be one of the world's most famous motor racing events. The Macau Grand Prix parties he hosted for many years at his home also became a central part of the social aspect of the Grand Prix.


Today

The Macau Grand Prix race weekend normally starts on a Thursday and ends on a Sunday on the second or third week of November. The first two days (Thursday and Friday) are generally scheduled for practicing and qualifying. All races are held on Saturday and Sunday, with the final rounds of the heavyweights Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race (scheduled to be the final 2 rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship since 2005) held on the last day. Both the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix and the Guia Race are sanctioned by the FIA and the winner of the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix is awarded the FIA Intercontinental Cup. Apart from the two major races held at the race weekend, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is also one of the highlights of the weekend since it features former or current racers of the Superbike World Championship. Other races include the Formula BMW Pacific race, and for locals and Hong Kong drivers who want a slice of the action, Interport Race for novices, CTM Cup race the experienced.

Newly introduced into the 2008 race is the Road Sport Challenge for popular sport compact cars commonly associated with the tuner market, Macau GT Cup for GT3 cars.

Races that have been held in the past but have since been discountinued includes the ATCS race, Supercar Cup for road going exotic sports cars, the Formula V6 Asia race, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race, the scooter race for locals and in the past but on an less than frequent basis, a Jackie Chan endorsed race for celebrity drivers involving Mitsubishis, in which Chan hold a sponsorship deal with.

The Guia Circuit

Characteristics: A street circuit with a combination of fast straights and tight corners. It is recognised as one of the most challenging circuits in the world.


Winners

Year GP Winner Chassis - Engine Rules Guia TC Winner Car MC GP Winner Bike
1954 Hong Kong Eddie Carvalho Triumph TR2 Sports car
1955 Hong Kong Robert Ritchie Austin-Healey 100 Sports car
1956 Hong Kong Doug Steane Mercedes-Benz 190SL Sports car
1957 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Arthur Pateman Mercedes-Benz 300SL Sports car
1958 Template:Country data SGP Chan Lye Choun Aston Martin DB3S Sports car
1959 Hong Kong Ron Hardwick Jaguar XKSS Sports car
1960 Hong Kong Martin Redfern Jaguar XKSS Sports car
1961 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Peter Heath Lotus 15-Climax Formula Libre
1962 Template:Country data Philippines Arsenio Laurel Lotus 22-Ford Formula Libre
1963 Template:Country data Philippines Arsenio Laurel Lotus 22-Ford Formula Libre
1964 Hong Kong Albert Poon Lotus 23-Ford Formula Libre
1965 Hong Kong John MacDonald Lotus 18-Ford Formula Libre
1966 Template:Country data ITA Mauro Bianchi Alpine-Renault T66 Formula Libre
1967 Template:Country data Malaysia Tony Maw Lotus 20B-Ford Formula Libre Template:Country data Japan Hiroshi Hasegawa Yamaha
1968 Template:Country data SGP Jan Bussell McLaren M4C Formula Libre Template:Country data Japan Hiroshi Hasegawa Yamaha
1969 Template:Country data AUS Kevin Bartlett Mildren-Waggott Formula Libre Hong Kong John MacDonald Yamaha
1970 Template:Country data AUT Dieter Quester BMW F270 Formula Libre Template:Country data India Benny Hidajat Yamaha
1971 Template:Country data SGP Jan Bussell McLaren M4C Formula Libre Template:Country data Japan O. Motohashi Yamaha
1972 Hong Kong John MacDonald Brabham BT36 Formula Libre Hong Kong John MacDonald Mini Cooper Template:Country data Japan Ikujiro Takai Yamaha
1973 Hong Kong John MacDonald Brabham BT40 Formula Libre Hong Kong Peter Chow Toyota Celica Template:Country data Japan Ken Araoka Suzuki
1974 Template:Country data AUS Vern Schuppan March 72B-Ford Formula Pacific Template:Country data Japan Nobuhide Tachi Toyota Celica Template:Country data Japan Hiroyuki Kawasaki Yamaha
1975 Hong Kong John MacDonald Ralt RT1-Ford Formula Pacific Template:Country data Japan Nobuhide Tachi Toyota Celica Template:Country data Japan Hideo Kanaya Yamaha
1976 Template:Country data AUS Vern Schuppan Ralt RT1-Ford Formula Pacific Hong Kong Herb Adamczyk Porsche 911 Carrera RS 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Chas Mortimer Yamaha
1977 Template:Country flagicon2 Riccardo Patrese Chevron B40-Ford Formula Pacific Hong Kong Peter Chow Toyota Celica 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Mick Grant Kawasaki
1978 Template:Country flagicon2 Riccardo Patrese Chevron B42-Ford Formula Pacific Hong Kong Peter Chow Toyota Celica Template:Country data JPN Sadao Asami Yamaha
1979 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Geoff Lees Ralt RT1-Ford Formula Pacific Hong Kong Herb Adamczyk Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Template:Country data JPN Sadao Asami Yamaha
1980 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Geoff Lees Ralt RT1-Ford Formula Pacific Template:Country data GER Hans-Joachim Stuck BMW 320i Template:Country data JPN Sadao Asami Yamaha TZ750
1981 Template:Country data USA Bob Earl Hayashi 200P-Toyota Formula Pacific Template:Country data GER Manfred Winkelhock BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Honda RS1123
1982 Template:Country data Brazil Roberto Moreno Ralt RT4-Ford Formula Pacific Hong Kong Helmut Greiner Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Honda RS1123
Year F3 GP Winner F3 Chassis - Engine Driver's F3 Championship Guia TC Winner Car MC GP Winner Bike
1983 Template:Country data BRA Ayrton Senna Ralt RT3-Toyota Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data GER Hans-Joachim Stuck BMW 635 CSI Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Honda NS500
1984 Template:Country data DNK John Nielsen Ralt RT3-Volkswagen Template:Country data GER German F3 Template:Country data GBR Tom Walkinshaw Jaguar XJS Template:Country data GBR Mick Grant Suzuki RGB500
1985 Template:Country data BRA Mauricio Gugelmin Ralt RT30-Volkswagen Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data ITA Gianfranco Brancatelli Volvo 240 Turbo Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Honda RS500
1986 Template:Country data GBR Andy Wallace Reynard 863-Volkswagen Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data VEN Johnny Cecotto Volvo 240 Turbo Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Elf Honda 500
1987 Template:Country data GBR Martin Donnelly Ralt RT31-Toyota Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data ITA Roberto Ravaglia BMW M3 Template:Country data GBR Ron Haslam Roc Elf Honda 4
1988 Template:Country data ITA Enrico Bertaggia Dallara 388-Alfa Romeo Template:Country data ITA Italian F3 Template:Country data GER Altfrid Heger BMW M3 Template:Country data USA Kevin Schwantz Suzuki RGV500
1989 Template:Country data AUS David Brabham Ralt RT33-Volkswagen/Spiess Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data GBR Tim Harvey Ford Sierra RS500 Template:Country data GBR Robert Dunlop Honda RC30
1990 Template:Country data GER Michael Schumacher Reynard 903-Volkswagen/Spiess Template:Country data GER German F3 Template:Country data JPN Masahiro Hasemi Nissan Skyline GT-R Template:Country data GBR Steve Hislop Honda RC30
1991 Template:Country data GBR David Coulthard Ralt RT35-Honda/Mugen Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data ITA Emanuele Pirro BMW M3 Evolution Template:Country data BEL Didier de Radiguès Suzuki RGV500
1992 Template:Country data SWE Rickard Rydell TOM'S 032F-Toyota Template:Country data JPN Japanese F3 Template:Country data ITA Emanuele Pirro BMW M3 Evolution Template:Country data GBR Carl Fogarty HarrisYamaha 500
1993 Template:Country data GER Jörg Müller Dallara 393-Fiat/Novamotor Template:Country data GER German F3 HKG Charles Kwan BMW M3 Evolution Template:Country data GBR Steve Hislop ROC Yamaha 500
1994 Template:Country data GER Sascha Maassen Dallara F394-Opel/Spiess Template:Country data GER German F3 Template:Country data GER Joachim Winkelhock BMW 318is Template:Country data GBR Steve Hislop Harris Yamaha 500
1995 Template:Country data GER Ralf Schumacher Dallara F394-Opel/Spiess Template:Country data GER German F3 Template:Country data GBR Kelvin Burt Toyota Corona EXIV Template:Country data GBR Mike Edwards ROC Yamaha 500
1996 Template:Country data IRL Ralph Firman Dallara F396-Honda/Mugen-NBE Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data GER Frank Biela Audi A4 Quattro Template:Country data GBR Phillip McCallen Yamaha 500
1997 Template:Country data FRA Soheil Ayari Dallara F396-Opel/Spiess None Template:Country data GBR Steve Soper BMW 320i Template:Country data SUI Andreas Hofmann Kawasaki ZXR-7
1998 Template:Country data GBR Peter Dumbreck Dallara F398-Toyota/TOM'S Template:Country data JPN Japanese F3 Template:Country data GER Joachim Winkelhock BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Honda RVF750 RC45
1999 Template:Country data GBR Darren Manning Dallara F399-Toyota/TOM'S Template:Country data JPN Japanese F3 Template:Country data GER Michael Bartels Audi A4 Quattro Template:Country data GBR David Jefferies Yamaha YZF-R1
2000 Template:Country data MAC André Couto Dallara F399-Opel/Spiess None Template:Country data NED Patrick Huisman BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Yamaha YZF-R1
2001 Template:Country data JPN Takuma Sato Dallara F301-Honda/Mugen-NBE Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data NED Duncan Huisman BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR John McGuinness Honda CBR954RR
2002 Template:Country data FRA Tristan Gommendy Dallara F302-Renault/Sodemo Template:Country data FRA French F3 Template:Country data NED Duncan Huisman BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Ducati 998
2003 Template:Country data FRA Nicolas Lapierre Dallara F302-Renault/Sodemo Flag of Europe.svg F3 Euroseries Template:Country data NED Duncan Huisman BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Ducati 998
2004 Template:Country data FRA Alexandre Prémat Dallara F304-Mercedes/HWA Flag of Europe.svg F3 Euroseries Template:Country data GER Jörg Müller BMW 320i Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Honda CBR1000RR
2005 Template:Country data BRA Lucas Di Grassi Dallara F304-Mercedes/HWA Flag of Europe.svg F3 Euroseries Template:Country data BRA Augusto Farfus Jr. Alfa Romeo 156 Template:Country data GBR Michael Rutter Honda CBR1000RR
Template:Country data NEDDuncan Huisman BMW 320i
2006 Template:Country data GBR Mike Conway Dallara F306-Mercedes/HWA Template:Country data GBR British F3 Template:Country data GBR Andy Priaulx BMW 320si Template:Country data GBR Steve Plater Yamaha YZF-R1
Template:Country data GER Jörg Müller BMW 320si
2007 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Oliver Jarvis Dallara F307-Toyota/TOM'S Template:Country data JPN Japanese F3 Template:Country data SUI Alain Menu Chevrolet Lacetti Template:Country data GBR Steve Plater Yamaha YZF-R1
Template:Country data GBR Andy Priaulx BMW 320si
2008 Template:Country data JPN Keisuke Kunimoto Dallara F308-Toyota/TOM'S Template:Country data JPN Japanese F3 Template:Country data SUI Alain Menu Chevrolet Lacetti Template:Country data GBR Stuart Easton Honda CBR1000RR
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Robert Huff Chevrolet Lacetti

Notable participants

Multiple winners

  • John MacDonald Only person who won all international races of Macau; Macau Grand Prix (1965, 1972, 1973 and 1975), Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (1969) and Guia Race (1972).
  • Jörg Müller 1993 Macau F3 winner; 2004 & 2006 Guia Race winner

Other famous GP participants

1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s

Trivia

  • Arsenio Laurel, the first two-time consecutive GP champion, was also the first casualty of the Macau GP when his car lost control and crashed on the wall. A bust of his likeness is on display at the Macau GP Museum.
  • The Guia Circuit is featured in PC games 'RACE - The Official WTCC Game' and 'RACE 07 - The Official WTCC Game' from SimBin Studios.
  • Albert and Diana Poon both started in the 1976 Macau Grand Prix. The only couple race the same race in the Macau Grand Prix history.[1]
  • 19 out of 22 Formula One drivers in 2007 had previously participated in the Macau F3 GP.
  • The Guia Circuit was the setting for the motorcycle race in the 1989 Hong Kong movie All About Ah Long.
  • Gerhard Berger considered the 1983 Macau Grand Prix the race of his life
  • Due to its narrow nature and subsequent accidents in the Lisboa Corner, Emmanuel Pirro tried some laps in the opposite direction in 1989
  • The F3 race once attracted active F1 drivers; Rene Arnoux competed in 1985, Ivan Capelli and Pierluigi Martini in 1986 and Julian Bailey in 1989
  • In 1993, notorious Triad leader and competitor, Andely Chan, nicknamed "Tiger of Wan Chai" and was the leader of Sun Yee On gang, was shot dead with one of his mechanic in a gang hit at the parking lot of his hotel in the late night, several hours after he was disqualified of his second place of a race for local drivers, after illegal modification was discovered in his car.

See also


External links

  1. ↑ Colour and Noise, 40 years of the Macau Grand Prix. by Philip Newsome. 1993. ISBN 9627460052
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