Macao’s signature annual international sporting event, the 72nd Macau Grand Prix, will be held from November 13 to 16. The Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) hosted a press conference on June 8 at the Macao Grand Prix Museum to provide event details.
Guests attending the press conference included: Luís Gomes, President of the Sports Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and Coordinator of the MGPOC; Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA); Chong Coc Veng, Chairman of the Automobile General Association Macao-China and Coordinator of the Sporting Subcommittee of the MGPOC; alongside FIA representatives; MGPOC and Subcommittees members; and Sports Committee members.
Sports Bureau President and MGPOC Coordinator Luís Gomes emphasized that the Macau Grand Prix is the most historic sporting event in Macao and one of the world’s most anticipated motorsport events. Its enduring success stems from the trust and support of the FIA, as well as the cooperation and contributions from various sectors of the society. This year’s Grand Prix will continue its collaboration with the FIA to host multiple world-class FIA races, reinforcing the event’s prominent status in international motorsport. Events like the Macau Grand Prix attract substantial tourists from overseas and mainland China, stimulating the tourism economy and propelling the development of related industries such as hospitality, transportation, dining and retail. The Macao SAR Government will continue to enhance event organization through elevated race quality and standards, intensified regional and international promotion, and expanded surrounding activities to amplify the impact of the Macau Grand Prix. MGPOC hopes that all sectors of society will continue their support to ensure the sustainability and legacy of this iconic event.
Sports Bureau President and MGPOC Coordinator Luís Gomes emphasized that the Macau Grand Prix is the most historic sporting event in Macao and one of the world’s most anticipated motorsport events. Its enduring success stems from the trust and support of the FIA, as well as the cooperation and contributions from various sectors of the society. This year’s Grand Prix will continue its collaboration with the FIA to host multiple world-class FIA races, reinforcing the event’s prominent status in international motorsport. Events like the Macau Grand Prix attract substantial tourists from overseas and mainland China, stimulating the tourism economy and propelling the development of related industries such as hospitality, transportation, dining and retail. The Macao SAR Government will continue to enhance event organization through elevated race quality and standards, intensified regional and international promotion, and expanded surrounding activities to amplify the impact of the Macau Grand Prix. MGPOC hopes that all sectors of society will continue their support to ensure the sustainability and legacy of this iconic event.
The MGPOC announced this year’s seven races: Macau Grand Prix – FIA FR World Cup; Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup; Macau Guia Race – Kumho FIA TCR World Tour Event of Macau; Macau Formula 4 Race – FIA F4 World Cup; Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition; Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4); and Macau Roadsport Challenge.
Details regarding sponsorship, ticketing and surrounding activities of the event will be announced in due course. For more information, please visit the official website of the Macau Grand Prix at www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo or via the "Macau GP" mobile application. Official social channels may be found on the Macau Grand Prix Facebook, WeChat and Weibo, on the "Macao Major Sporting Events" Facebook page, "澳門體育" (Macao Sports) WeChat public account and "澳門特區體育局" (Macao SAR Sports Bureau) WeChat subscription account.
