The Guia Circuit, or Circuito da Guia, is a street circuit located at the southeast region of the Macau Peninsula in Macau. It is the venue of the Macau Grand Prix, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Macau Guia Race. The circuit consists of long straights and tight corners, and features the characteristics of a typical street circuit - narrow, bumpy and limited overtaking opportunities. However, there are two special features that can rarely be found in other street circuits - variation in altitude (over between highest and lowest point of the circuit) and an ultra long main straight that allows a top speed of on Formula Three cars. As a result, the circuit is recognised as one of the most challenging circuits in the world in terms of both driving and tuning.

History

The Guia Circuit was originally conceived in 1954 as the route for a treasure hunt around the streets of the city, but shortly after the event it was suggested that the hunt's track could host an amateur racing event for local motor enthusiasts. Since 1967, with the introduction of a motorcycle race, the track has become a venue for both motorcycle and car racing events.

Layout

The circuit has not been modified since 1957 except when the pit and paddock complex was relocated in 1993. This work included the removal of a gravel trap which had been located near the Reservoir Bend. The narrowest part of the track is at the Melco Hairpin which has a width of merely . The whole length of the circuit is bound by Armco barriers painted in black and yellow stripes.

Grandstands

There are two major grandstands around the circuit, along the pit straight and at the Lisboa Bend.

Racing events The circuit hosts the Macau Grand Prix, a unique event with its combination of motorcycle and car races within the same race weekend. The Macau Motorcycle GP race, the Guia Race (WTCC final rounds from 2005 to 2014) and the Macau Formula 3 GP are the highlights of the event. In addition, various kind of racing events are organised for competition between local and regional (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South East Asia, etc.) enthusiasts.

Current events

November: FIA FR World Cup, FIA GT World Cup, FIA F4 World Cup, TCR World Tour Macau Guia Race, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4), Macau Roadsport Challenge

Former events

Asian Touring Car Series (2000–2005, 2009–2011) F4 Chinese Championship Macau Grand Prix (2020–2022) FIA F3 World Cup Macau Grand Prix (2016–2019, 2023) Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2003–2007) TCR Asia Series (2015–2016, 2021–2022) TCR China Touring Car Championship (2020, 2023) TCR International Series Guia Race of Macau (2015–2016) World Touring Car Championship FIA WTCC Race of Macau (2005–2014, 2017) World Touring Car Cup FIA WTCR Race of Macau (2018–2019)

Lap records

Italics indicate discontinued class. In 2003, Ralph Firman, winner of the 1996 F3 race, set a lap time of 1:55.714 during a demonstration event as part of the Macau Grand Prix's 50th anniversary celebrations in a Jordan EJ13 Formula 1 car. As of November 2025, the fastest official race lap records at the Guia Circuit are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Date Grand Prix Circuit (1993–present): Formula 3 2:06.257 Luke Browning Dallara F3 2019 18 November 2023 Formula Regional 2:15.561 Théophile Naël Tatuus F3 T-318 15 November 2025 GT3 2:16.051 Daniel Serra Ferrari 296 GT3 19 November 2023 Formula Renault 2.0 2:23.135 Scott Speed Tatuus FR2000 21 November 2004 Superbike 2:23.616 Stuart Easton Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 21 November 2010 Formula 4 2:24.425 Sebastian Wheldon Mygale M21-F4 16 November 2025 Guia Race (WTCC TC1) 2:26.469 Rob Huff Citroën C-Elysée WTCC 18 November 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup 2:27.343 Darryl O'Young Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 18 November 2007 Guia Race (Super Touring) 2:29.253 Steve Soper BMW 320i 16 November 1997 Formula BMW 2:29.449 William Buller Mygale FB02 22 November 2009 TCR 2:29.768 Norbert Michelisz Hyundai Elantra N TCR 18 November 2023 Asian Formula 2000 2:30.052 Philippe Descombes Argo-Ford Zetec 1.8 18 November 2001 GT4 2:31.392 Luo Kailuo Lotus Emira GT4 12 November 2023 Guia Race (Super 2000) 2:31.437 Yvan Muller Chevrolet Cruze WTCC 17 November 2013 Roadsport 2:32.974 Manabu Orido Nissan GT-R 21 November 2010 Guia Race (Super Production) 2:39.634 Simon Harrison Honda Integra Type-R 16 November 2003 Supercar Race 2:41.877 Kevin Wong Porsche 911 GT3 R 19 November 2000 ACMC Race 2:42.591 Cheung Wai On Honda RS125 16 November 2003 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 2:46.183 Duncan Huisman Volkswagen Scirocco R 16 November 2013 Interport RaceFor Macanese and Hong Kong professional drivers, previously two separate races each different nationalities, replaced by Chinese Cup. 2:48.216 Alvaro Mourato Honda Integra Type-R 21 November 2010 CTM Cup (Super 1600) 2:46.990 Paul Poon Peugeot RCZ 22 November 2015 Chinese CupOne-make race for Senova D70s. 2:58.203 David Zhu Senova D70 19 November 2016Grand Prix Circuit (1958–1992): 6.120 km Group A 2:29.740 Bernd Schneider Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II 22 November 1992 Group 5 2:37.720 Manfred Winkelhock BMW 320i 15 November 1981 Group 2 2:44.820 Hans Heyer Ford Escort II RS 19 November 1978 Group 6 2:59.800 Mauro Bianchi Alpine A210 20 November 1966 Group 4 3:05.300 Albert Poon Lotus 23 15 November 1964 Formula Junior 3:10.100 Arsénio Laurel Lotus 22 18 November 1962

Appearances in video games Simulation / Video Game Year Configuration195419932014 Race - The Official WTCC Game 2006YesNoRaceRoom 2013NoYes Race 07 2007 YesNo Ride 2 2016 - - Project Gotham Racing 4 (Fictional) 2007 - - Race Pro 2009 YesNo TT Superbikes Real Road Racing 2005 PS2No

See also Macau Grand Prix Macau Guia Race TCR World Tour World Touring Car Championship

Notes

References

External links

Official site Asian Festival of Speed results