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# Marciello Triumphs in Macau, Setting the Scene for a Gripping GT World Cup Finale
- URL: https://www.rennsportreport.com/marciello-triumphs-in-macau-setting/
- Published: 2023-11-18T11:30:32.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-21T12:12:47.000Z
- Description: Rello maintains his dominance in Macau
- Author: Jean-Paul Hackett
- Tags: Mercedes-AMG

**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​.

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**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**​​​.

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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.**](https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/2023%5Ffia%5Fgt%5Fworld%5Fcup%5F-%5Fqualification%5Frace%5Fprovisional%5Fclassification.pdf?ref=rennsportreport.com)

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