Marciello Triumphs in Macau, Setting the Scene for a Gripping GT World Cup Finale
Rello maintains his dominance in Macau
Raffaele Marciello emerged as the dominant force in the Macau FIA GT World Cup Qualification Race, setting the stage for an exhilarating finale. Driving for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, Marciello leveraged his pole position to maintain the lead, overcoming challenges, including two safety car periods and a red flag. His focus remains on adapting to potentially cooler track conditions for the final race.
Maro Engel, Marciello's teammate, secured second place with a tactical move at the high-speed Mandarin Oriental Bend, highlighting the challenges and strategies unique to the Macau circuit. The race was not without its drama, as incidents involving Matteo Cairoli, Thomas Preining, and Daniel Juncadella reshuffled the pack, demonstrating the unforgiving nature of the Guia Circuit.
A significant crash by Adderly Fong brought another pause to the race, proving the circuit's reputation as a demanding and treacherous track. The restart saw a thrilling sprint finish, with Sheldon van der Linde and Daniel Serra battling for fifth and Leo Honli Ye achieving the highest finish among Silver-ranked drivers.
As the grid for the FIA GT World Cup finale is set, anticipation builds for a race filled with skill, strategy, and the unexpected. The final race promises to be a showcase of top-tier GT racing talent, with live coverage eagerly awaited by fans worldwide.
Results
- 1st: Raffaele Marciello, CHE - Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf (Mercedes-AMG GT3)
- 2nd: Maro Engel, DEU - Mercedes-AMG Team Craft-Bamboo Racing (Mercedes-AMG GT3)
- 3rd: Edoardo Mortara, CHE - Audi Sport Asia Team Absolute (Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2)
- 4th: Augusto Farfus, BRA - ROWE RACING (BMW M4 GT3)
- 5th: Sheldon Van Der Linde, ZAF - TEAM WRT (BMW M4 GT3)
- 6th: Daniel Gardano Serra, BRA - Harmony Racing (Ferrari 296 GT3)
- 7th: Laurens Vanthoor, BEL - TORO Racing (Porsche 911 GT3R (992))
- 8th: Christopher Haase, DEU - Audi Sport Asia Team Absolute (Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2)
- 9th: Daniel Juncadella Pérez-Sala, ESP - Mercedes-AMG Team Craft-Bamboo Racing (Mercedes-AMG GT3)
- 10th: Earl Bamber, NZL - D2 Racing Team (Porsche 911 GT3R (992))
These positions are based on provisional results and are subject to changes due to technical or sporting checks. Full Classification Available Here.
