The 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) kicks off today and will run through Sunday, with tickets for this weekend almost sold out, Acting President of the Sports Bureau (ID) and Coordinator of the Macau Grand Prix Committee (MGPOC) See Lei Si Leng (李詩靈) told reporters yesterday afternoon at the Macau Grand Prix Media Lounge.
Lei made the remarks during an activity at the Media Lounge above the paddocks opposite the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal yesterday for drivers racing in the 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, and the Macau Formula 4 Race - FIA F4 World Cup. Among the various racers Macau’s Charles Leong Hon Chio, Italian Swiss Raffaele Marciello and Swiss-Italian-French racer Edoardo Mortara, aka “Mr. Macau”, were present.
Lei pointed out that tickets for this weekend’s races are almost entirely sold out, with only a very limited number reserved for on-the-spot purchase at the venue, going on to describe this year’s ticket sales as “extremely good.”
Moreover, Lei confirmed that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has completed its inspection of the Guia Circuit and is “very satisfied” with the facilities. She also said that all safety procedures have been confirmed. The circuit features 162 sets of movable gates, which will be reopened to the public as soon as possible after each day’s practice and racing sessions.
She also noted that with the 72nd Macau Grand Prix and the 15th National Games both happening concurrently, November offers an “extremely good sports atmosphere” in Macau, making it a “sports month” with many activity choices for residents and tourists alike.
Racers pose for a group photo after yesterday’s activity held at the media lounge.
Acting President of the Sports Bureau (ID) and Coordinator of the Macau Grand Prix Committee (MGPOC) See Lei Si Leng speaks with reporters at the Macau Grand Prix Media Lounge yesterday afternoon. – Photos: Rui Pastorin
