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Guia Circuit

Motorsport street circuit in Macau

Guia Circuit

Motorsport street circuit in Macau

FieldValue
nameGuia Circuit
locationMacau
coordinates
image[[File:Circuito da Guia GP.svgclass=skin-invert250px]]
image_captionGrand Prix Circuit (1958–present)
opened
fia_grade2 (Restricted)
eventsCurrent:
Macau Grand Prix (1958–present)
Macau Guia Race (1963–present)
Macau GT Cup (2008–present)
Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (1967–2019, 2022–present)
Former:
TCR China (2020, 2023)
TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022)
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007)
WTCR (2018–2019)
WTCC (2005–2014, 2017)
TCR International Series (2015–2016)
Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011)
layoutGrand Prix Circuit (1958–present)
length_km6.120
length_mi3.803
turns24
record_time2:06.257
record_driverGBR Luke Browning
record_carDallara F3 2019
record_year2023
record_classF3
layout2Original Circuit (1954–1957)
length2_km6.276
length2_mi3.900
turns226

Macau Grand Prix (1958–present) Macau Guia Race (1963–present) Macau GT Cup (2008–present) Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (1967–2019, 2022–present) Former: TCR China (2020, 2023) TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022) Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007) WTCR (2018–2019) WTCC (2005–2014, 2017) TCR International Series (2015–2016) Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011)

The Guia Circuit, or Circuito da Guia, is a 6.120 km street circuit located at the southeast region of the Macau Peninsula in Macau. It is the venue of the Macau Grand Prix, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Macau Guia Race. The circuit consists of long straights and tight corners, and features the characteristics of a typical street circuit - narrow, bumpy and limited overtaking opportunities. However, there are two special features that can rarely be found in other street circuits - variation in altitude (over 30 m between highest and lowest point of the circuit) and an ultra long main straight that allows top speed of 260 km/h on Formula Three cars. As a result, the circuit is recognised as one of the most challenging circuits in the world in terms of both driving and tuning, as cars have to maintain competitive speed to overcome hill-climbing, twisty corners and long straights in a single lap.

History

Architectural model of the Guia Circuit at the [[Grand Prix Museum

The Guia Circuit was originally conceived in 1954 as the route for a treasure hunt around the streets of the city,{{cite web |access-date=2010-10-20

Layout

The Hotel Lisboa Curve

The circuit has not been modified since 1957 except when the pit and paddock complex was relocated in 1993. This work included the removal of a gravel trap which had been located near the Reservoir Bend. The narrowest part of the track is at the Melco Hairpin which has a width of merely 7 m. The whole length of the circuit is bound by Armco barriers painted in black and yellow stripes.

Grandstands

Grandstand at the Guia Circuit

There are two major grandstands around the circuit, along the pit straight and at the Lisboa Bend.

Racing events

The circuit hosts the Macau Grand Prix, a unique event with its combination of motorcycle and car races within the same race weekend. The Macau Motorcycle GP race, the Guia Race (WTCC final rounds from 2005 to 2014) and the Macau Formula 3 GP are the highlights of the event. In addition, various kind of racing events are organised for competition between local and regional (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South East Asia, etc.) enthusiasts.

Current events

  • November: FIA FR World Cup, FIA GT World Cup, FIA F4 World Cup, TCR World Tour Macau Guia Race, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4), Macau Roadsport Challenge

Former events

  • Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011)
  • F4 Chinese Championship
    • Macau Grand Prix (2020–2022)
  • FIA F3 World Cup
    • Macau Grand Prix (2016–2019, 2023)
  • Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007)
  • TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022)
  • TCR China Touring Car Championship (2020, 2023)
  • TCR International Series
    • Guia Race of Macau (2015–2016)
  • World Touring Car Championship
    • FIA WTCC Race of Macau (2005–2014, 2017)
  • World Touring Car Cup
    • FIA WTCR Race of Macau (2018–2019)

Lap records

Italics indicate discontinued class. In 2003, Ralph Firman, winner of the 1996 F3 race, set a lap time of 1:55.714 during a demonstration event as part of the Macau Grand Prix's 50th anniversary celebrations in a Jordan EJ13 Formula 1 car. As of November 2025, the fastest official race lap records at the Guia Circuit are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleDateGrand Prix Circuit (1993–present): 6.120 kmFormula 3Formula RegionalGT3Formula Renault 2.0SuperbikeFormula 4Guia Race (WTCC TC1)Porsche Carrera CupGuia Race (Super Touring)Formula BMWTCRAsian Formula 2000GT4Guia Race (Super 2000)RoadsportGuia Race (Super Production)Supercar RaceACMC RaceVolkswagen Scirocco R-CupInterport RaceCTM Cup (Super 1600)Chinese CupGrand Prix Circuit (1958–1992): 6.120 kmGroup AGroup 5Group 2Group 6Group 4Formula Junior
2:06.257GBR Luke BrowningDallara F3 201918 November 2023
2:15.561FRA Théophile NaëlTatuus F3 T-31815 November 2025
2:16.051BRA Daniel SerraFerrari 296 GT319 November 2023
2:23.135USA Scott SpeedTatuus FR200021 November 2004
2:23.616GBR Stuart EastonKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R21 November 2010
2:24.425USA Sebastian WheldonMygale M21-F416 November 2025
2:26.469GBR Robert HuffCitroën C-Elysée WTCC18 November 2017
2:27.343HKG Darryl O'YoungPorsche 911 GT3 Cup18 November 2007
2:29.253GBR Steve SoperBMW 320i16 November 1997
2:29.449GBR William BullerMygale FB0222 November 2009
2:29.768HUN Norbert MicheliszHyundai Elantra N TCR18 November 2023
2:30.052FRA Philippe DescombesArgo-Ford Zetec 1.818 November 2001
2:31.392CHN Kailuo LuoLotus Emira GT412 November 2023
2:31.437FRA Yvan MullerChevrolet Cruze WTCC17 November 2013
2:32.974JPN Manabu OridoNissan GT-R21 November 2010
2:39.634GBR Simon HarrisonHonda Integra Type-R16 November 2003
2:41.877HKG Kevin WongPorsche 911 GT3 R19 November 2000
2:42.591HKG Cheung Wai OnHonda RS12516 November 2003
2:46.183NED Duncan HuismanVolkswagen Scirocco R16 November 2013
2:48.216MAC Alvaro MouratoHonda Integra Type-R21 November 2010
2:46.990HKG Paul PoonPeugeot RCZ22 November 2015
2:58.203CHN David ZhuSenova D7019 November 2016
2:29.740GER Bernd SchneiderMercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II22 November 1992
2:37.720BRD Manfred WinkelhockBMW 320i15 November 1981
2:44.820BRD Hans HeyerFord Escort II RS19 November 1978
2:59.800SUI Mauro BianchiAlpine A21020 November 1966
3:05.300HKG Albert PoonLotus 2315 November 1964
3:10.100PHI Arsénio LaurelLotus 2218 November 1962

Appearances in video games

Simulation / Video Gamerowspan="2"YearConfiguration195419932014
Race - The Official WTCC Game2006YesNo
*RaceRoom*2013NoYes
Race 072007YesNo
Ride 22016--
Project Gotham Racing 4 (Fictional)2007--
Race Pro2009YesNo
TT Superbikes Real Road Racing2005PS2No

Notes

References

References

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  2. "Macau Fastest Lap Comparison".
  3. "Macau Guia - Racing Circuits". RacingCircuits.info.
  4. "Macau - Motorsport Magazine". [[Motor Sport (magazine).
  5. (18 November 2023). "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 16–19 November 2023 - Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix FIA F3 World Cup - Qualifying Race – Official Final Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  6. (15 November 2025). "The 72nd Macau Grand Prix - 13–16 November 2025 - Macau Grand Prix - FIA FR World Cup – Qualifying Race - Provisional Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  7. (19 November 2023). "The 70th Macau Grand Prix - 16–19 November 2023 - Macau GT Cup - FIA GT World Cup – Race - Provisional Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  8. (16 November 2025). "The 72nd Macau Grand Prix - 13–16 November 2025 - Macau Formula 4 Race - FIA F4 World Cup – Main Race - Final Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  9. (18 November 2017). "2017 Suncity Group Macau Guia Race - FIA WTCC Opening Race - Final Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  10. (2 May 2020). "Which touring cars were fastest – Super Touring, S2000 or TCR?". Touringcartimes.
  11. (22 November 2009). "Will Buller conquers Macau".
  12. (18 November 2023). "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 16–19 November 2023 - Macau Guia Race - Kumho TCR World Tour Event of Macau – Race 1 - Official Final Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  13. (18 November 2001). "2001 Asian F2000 Round 6: Macau 18 November 2001".
  14. (12 November 2023). "The 70th Macau Grand Prix 11–12 November 2023 - Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4) – Race - Official Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  15. "WTCC 2013 » Circuito da Guia Round 24 Results".
  16. (16 November 2013). "2013 60th Macau Grand Prix Scirocco R China Masters Challenge Official Race Classification".
  17. For Macanese and Hong Kong professional drivers, previously two separate races each different nationalities, replaced by ''Chinese Cup''.
  18. (22 November 2015). "CTM Macau Touring Car Cup – Race – Official Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  19. One-make race for Senova D70s.
  20. (19 November 2016). "63th Macau Grand Prix Suncity Group Chinese Racing Cup Race – Final Classification". Macau Grand Prix Committee.
  21. (22 November 1992). "1992 Macau Guia Race".
  22. (15 November 1981). "1981 Macau Guia Race".
  23. (19 November 1978). "1978 Macau Guia Race".
  24. (20 November 1966). "GP Macau 1966".
  25. (15 November 1964). "GP Macau 1964".
  26. (18 November 1962). "GP Macau 1962".
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