There were some impressive performances in Monaco last weekend. Robert Kubica, Sebastian Vettel and Adrian Sutil in Formula 1, Mike Conway in GP2. Here are podiums from Macau GPs in 2005 and 2006.

Coincidence or do these guys really know how to handle cars on tight street tracks ?

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For motorbike racing fans here are some highlights from the 2007 Macau motorbike race. The video is silent for the first about 6 minutes, then the sound comes on. The whole video runs for over 20 minutes. Those who understand motorbike racing can appreciate how dangerous this Macau bike race is…

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I found this approximatelly 8 minutes compilation of the Formula 3 in Macau 2007. It seems to be showing not only the race but also some of the practice and qualifying sessions. If you are reading this site via RSS or the daily Email delivery and can’t see the video, you may have to come to the site.

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Macau GP is the living proof that street tracks can offer lots of excitment. Powerful Formula 3 cars with less aero and more mechanical grid combined with with world collection of racing talent is a recipe for success. Unlike the Chinese F1 race in Shanghai, the Macau GP was pretty much a sell out with about 40,000 people filling up the few available grandstands and many more watching along the track or from the buildings overseeing the track. Unlike many F1 races, Macau GP actually has seen an increase in ticket sales !

Oliver Jarvis
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The WTTC races were very exciting but the star event of the Macau GP is the Formula 3 International race. The very first Formula 3 race in Macau was won 25 years ago by Ayrton Senna. The 1990 Macau race saw a fight between Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher, with Hakkinen crashing out after some sort break test stunt from Schumi (see the video at the bottom of this post). Schumi went on to win that race. Ralf Schumacher, Takuma Sato are other F1 drivers with recent Macau win to their record.

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Two WTTC races at the 54th Macau GP were at least as exciting as the F3 race, if not more. Coming to the final 2 races of the season Andy Priaulx and Yvan Muller were sharing the lead of the champinship. They started the first Macau race at pretty much the opposite ends of the grid. Yvan Muller took the lead and with Priaulx far back out of the points he was on the way to secure 10 points lead before the 2nd Macau race. But 2 laps from end his car slowed down and stopped and he was out of the race. Andy Priaulx on the other hand climbed up to 8th place, securing 1 vital point and the pole position in the reversed grid of the final race. In that race he lead from start to finish and secured his 3rd WTTC title. Alain Menu won the first race. Former F1 drivers Tiago Monteiro and Alex Zanardi were also on the track, among others.

Here are few photos of the WTTC race action. All the photos are from the Lisboa Bend (Curva Lisboa) a trully great place to watch the race from.

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Oliver Jarvis won the Formula 3 race at the 54th Macau GP in Macau earlier today, ahead of Japanese duo Kodai Tsukakoshi and Kazuya Oshima.

1) Oliver JARVIS - Team Reckless Tom’s - 38:29.452
2) Kodai TSUKAKOSHI - Manor Motorsport - 38:31.219
3) Kazuya OSHIMA - Team Reckless Tom’s - 38:33.842
4) Marko ASMER - Hitech Racing - 38:34.783
5) Robert STREIT - Prema Powerteam - 38:36.010
6) Sam BIRD - Carlin Motorsport - 38:36.600
7) James JAKES - Manor Motorsport - 38:39.025
8 )Romain GROSJEAN - ASM F3 - 38:39.628

Also at the Macau GP today Andy Priaulx clinched the title at the WTTC races.

More on Macau GP with photos later today.

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On Friday most of the drivers improved their own best lap times set on Thursday. The second qualifying session saw three red-flags and several yellow flags. First Renger van der Zande hit the barrier, then Brendon Hartley crashed and a minute after restart Walter Grubmuller was the cause of another red flag. There were many position changes in the final 10 minutes of the qualifying. In the end Jarvis came out on top ahead of Marko Asmer, Kodai Tsukakoshi and Sebastien Buemi.

This is the grid for Saturday’s Qualifying race:

1) Oliver JARVIS
2) Marko ASMER
3) Kodai TSUKAKOSHI
4) Sebastien BUEMI
5) Edoardo MORTARA
6) Romain GROSJEAN

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The 54th Macau Grand Prix weekend has begun today in Macau.

Romain Grosjean, one of the favourites for the Macau Grand Prix topped the first practice on Thursday, but his session ended early after he crashed out when was unable to avoid Stephen Jelley’s crashed car.

Sebastien Buemi (Raikkonen-Robertson Racing) was second British Formula Three champion Marko Asmer (Hitech Racing) third. Bruno Senna only managed 9th fastest time in the practice.

In the First Qualifying session it was Marco Asmer who claimed the provisional pole position. Grosjean set few quick laps towards the end of the session but it was only enough for 2nd fastest time.

Yelmer Buurman (Manor Motorsport) was third, Sebastien Buemi (Raikkonen-Robertson Racing).

Bruno Senna crashed out and was then hit by Takuya Izawa, resulting in red flag. Kamui Kobayashi who has just been confirmed as Toyota F1 team 3rd driver for 2008 was 7th fastest.

Results Qualifying 1:

1) Marko ASMER - EST - Hitech Racing - 2:13.122
2) Romain GROSJEAN - FRA - ASM F3 +0.207
3) Yelmer BUURMAN - NED - Manor Motorsport +0.283
4) Sebastien BUEMI - SUI - Raikkonen-Robertson Racing +0.314

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The 54th Macau Grand Prix is just around corner. Before heading there here is part 1 of very brief Who Is Who of the 2007 Macau Formula 3 race grid:

Stephen Jelley (GBR)
Macau GP Team: Raikkonen - Robertson Racing
3rd Place 2007 British F3 International, highest placed British driver

Sébastien Buemi (SUI)
Macau GP Team: Raikkonen - Robertson Racing
2007 F3 Euro Series Vice Champion
21st in 2007 GP2 overall standings

Bruno Senna (BRA)
Macau GP Team: Raikkonen - Robertson Racing with Galaxy
8th in 2007 GP2 overall standings, race winner in Spain

Jonathan Kennard (GBR)
Macau GP Team: Raikkonen - Robertson Racing
6th Place 2007 British F3 International

Oliver Jarvis (GBR)
Macau GP Team: Team Reckless Tom’s
2007 A1 GP Race Winner for Team Britain
3rd Place 2007 All Japan F3 Championship
McLaren-Mercedes F1 test in November 2007

Kazuya Oshima (JPN)
Macau GP Team: Team Reckless Tom’s
2007 All Japan F3 Champion

Romain Grosjean (FRA)
Macau GP Team: (ASM F3)
2007 Formula 3 Euro Series Champion

Nico Hülkenberg (GER)
Macau GP Team: (ASM F3)
3rd Place 2007 Formula 3 Euro Series
2007 A1 GP Driver for Team Germany

Kamui Kobayashi (JPN)
Macau GP Team: ASM F3
4th Place 2007 Formula 3 Euro Series
Toyota F1 Test Driver

Walter Grübmuller (AUT)
Macau GP Team: Hitech Racing
16th Place 2007 British F3 International

Marco Asmer (EST)
Macau GP Team: Hitech Racing
2007 British F3 International Champion

Michael Ho (MAC)
Macau GP Team: Hitech Racing
Former Formula V6 Asia by Renault driver
The fastest local driver in qualifying at 2006 Macau GP

Brendon Hartley (NZL)
Macau GP Team: Carlin Motorsports
2007 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion

Sam Bird (GBR)
Macau GP Team: Carlin Motorsports
4th Place 2007 British F3 International (Rookie Champion)
Williams F1 Test in November 2007

Niall Breen (IRL)
Macau GP Team: Carlin Motorsports
5th Place 2007 British F3 International
2006 Formula BMW UK Champion

Lei Kit Meng (MAC)
Macau GP Team: Carlin Motorsports
Competed with Carlin Motorsports in 1999 Macau GP and at the 1998 British F3 championship

Continues with 54th Macau GP - Brief Intro Of 2007 Formula 3 Drivers - Part 2

For Full Entry List Check Here.

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After Part 1 here we continue with Part 2 of the brief Who Is Who of the 2007 Macau Formula 3 race grid:

James Jakes (GBR)
Macau GP Team: Manor Motorsport
3rd Place 2007 F3 Euro Series

Frank Mailleux (FRA)
Macau GP Team: Manor Motorsport
7th Place 2007 F3 Euro Series

Yelmer Buurman (NED)
Macau GP Team: Manor Motorsport
6th Place 2007 F3 Euro Series
Tested GP2 in November 2007 with ART

Kodai Tsukakoshi (JPN)
Macau GP Team: Manor Motorsport
5th Place 2007 All Japan F3 Championship

Roberto Streit (BRA)
Macau GP Team: Prema Powerteam
2007 All Japan F3 Championship Vice Champion

Renger van de Zande (NED)
Macau GP Team: Prema Powerteam
6th Place 2007 F3 Euro Series

Edoardo Mortara (ITA)
Macau GP Team: Signature Plus
6th Place 2007 F3 Euro Series

Esteban Guerrieri (ARG)
Macau GP Team: Signature Plus
13th Place 2007 British F3 International Series

Atte Mustonen (FIN)
Macau GP Team: Signature Plus
7th Place 2007 British F3 International Series

Carlo van Dam (NED)
Macau GP Team: HBR Motorsport
2007 German ATS Formula 3 Champion
F3 Euroeseries Debut in 2007 with RC Motorsport at Hockenheim
GP2 Test with BCN Competition in November 2007

Rodolfo Avila (MAC)
Macau GP Team: HBR Motorsport
Competed at 2007 British F3 International Series

Cheong Lou Meng (MAC)
Macau GP Tean: Swiss Racing Team
22nd at 2006 Macau GP (just ahead of Sebastian Vettel)

Jo Merszei (MAC)
Macau GP Team: Swiss Racing Team
25nd at 2006 Macau GP

Takuya Izawa (JPN)
Macau GP Team: Fortec Motorsport
5th Place 2007 All Japan F3 Championship

Also Check:
Part one of the Formula 3 Macau GP 2007 Who Is Who Intro
Complete 2007 Formula3 Macau GP Entry List

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