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Vivian Siu at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix, where she became the first woman driver to finish the event in Formula 4. Photo: Vivian Siu

Profile | Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards

Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.

  • Vivian Siu hit rock bottom after her mother’s death. She ‘wasn’t going anywhere’, but got a degree from Columbia and a banking job. Then she started driving
  • In 2023, she became the first woman F4 driver to finish the Macau Grand Prix. She opens up about her motivation, and giving her elderly grandma new experiences

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How this racer kept on track for a groundbreaking Formula 4 debut

From Senna to Leclerc: the Hong Kong racing team breeding stars for 50 years

Letters | Xi-Biden meeting reflects changing power dynamics

Readers discuss China’s growing confidence against a seemingly more uncertain US, how Russia is building support in Southeast Asia, and the return of Formula Three racing at the Macau Grand Prix.

US President Joe Biden (right) meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in California, US, on November 15, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Photo: White House / Zuma Press Wire / dpa

70 years of the Macau Grand Prix and how it changed city’s ‘criminal’ image

With the Macau Grand Prix 2023 marking the race’s 70th edition, we look at the history of the event, its past champions like Michael Schumacher, and how it changed the way the world saw the city.

Macau Grand Prix at 70: a look back at this demanding street circuit

As Macau hosts its 70th grand prix, we take a look back at some of the images captured over the years at this demanding racing event.

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Darryl O’Young joins a stellar cast for 69th Macau Grand Prix

Two-time and reigning Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix champion Charles Leong Hon Chio returns to defend crown.

The Guia street circuit is always exciting for drivers and spectators. Photo: Macau Grand Prix

Macau Grand Prix to return next month, with host of events planned

As well as a Formula 4 race, the 54th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix will be held at the Guia Circuit.

O’Young hoping for a Hong Kong motor racing circuit in Lantau

Macau GP veteran says the sport cannot be developed without a venue and it would be a dream come true if Hong Kong has its own circuit.

Hong Kong driver O’Young recalls ‘insane’ Covid-19 era sacrifices

The veteran driver overcomes Macau crash, South Africa confusion, and Penny’s Bay quarantine to return to family in time for Christmas – ‘this time it took me three months to get home’.

Hong Kong driver Darryl O’Young celebrates with Craft Bamboo Racing team mechanics after the Macau Grand Prix GT Cup final round event in Macau. Photo: Craft Bamboo Racing

Hong Kong’s O’Young seals miracle Macau Grand Prix win

The Craft Bamboo Racing star overtakes defending champion Ye Hongli of China to win the race a day after crashing into the barriers – ‘literally we got the car together 10 seconds before’.

Hong Kong driver Darryl O'Young on top of the podium after winning the Macau Grand Prix GT Cup. Photo: Craft Bamboo Racing

Hong Kong’s O’Young retains second despite Macau GP crash

GT Cup headliner was cut short after Darryl O’Young slips and crashes into barriers – ‘I have seen the team perform miracles before in Macau so we’re going to try to do it again’.

Ye and O’Young claim front row after Macau GT Cup qualifying

Hong Kong’s Craft Bamboo Racing driver seals second place in first qualifying behind the Chinese defending champion, blaming traffic for slowing him down.

Chinese drivers set to roar at Macau Grand Prix

Drivers mostly from Hong Kong, China and Macau are to feature in the 68th edition of the Macau Grand Prix amid Covid-19 restrictions

The tight Guia street circuit will feature mostly drivers from the mainland and Hong Kong this year. Photo: Macau Grand Prix

Hong Kong’s O’Young to race for the first time in 12 months when he returns at Macau GP

Only six races will take place in annual Grand Prix week on Nov 19-21 with drivers coming from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau only due to quarantine restrictions.

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Darryl O'Young on pole position for the 2020 Macau GT Cup. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong E-Prix winner Rosenqvist hospitalised after horror crash

Rosenqvist, who was Hong Kong E-Prix champion in 2017, appears to suffer a throttle jam as he ploughs deep into a tire barrier.

When Max Mosley wanted the Macau Grand Prix to be a F1 race

Former FIA boss believed the 6.12km Guia circuit was ideal to host a round of F1 championship during the 1990s, but Macau GP organisers were not so keen.

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Thrills and spills recalled as Macau Grand Prix Museum reopens

Top racing drivers from Lewis Hamilton to Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna have all cut their teeth at the Macau Grand Prix. The newly renovated Macao Grand Prix Museum tells their stories and more.

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Michael Schumacher (blue car in second place) and Mika Hakkinen (red car at front) during the Macau F3 Grand Prix in 1990. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP

Darryl O’Young finishes 4th in Macau GT Cup after starting 11th on grid

Hong Kong driver makes a stunning recovery as he moves up the grid to almost steal a podium place before the race is red flagged because of a crash.

Hong Kong’s Darryl O’Young in pole position for Macau GT Cup

The 40-year-old wins the qualification race in an event he won back in 2008 as he looks to extend his number of victories at Macau to six.

Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix cancelled as overseas riders withdraw

Defending nine-time champion Michael Rutter among many British riders who have pulled out because of the 14-day quarantine imposed by Macau authorities

Nine-time Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Michael Rutter will not return to defend his title this year. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Darryl O’Young to spend four weeks quarantine to race in Macau Grand Prix

Hong Kong driver will return to the Guia circuit for the first time in two years for November’s Macau GT Cup after becoming a father again.

Darryl O'Young will return to action this month at the Macau GT Cup. Photo: Craft-Bamboo Racing

‘I should have won long ago,’ says China F1 hope Zhou Guanyu

‘We could have had a good season this year. Obviously the season did not develop as planned,’ 21-year-old tells domestic media after China’s first F2 win.

Exemptions, quarantines worth it for Hong Kong star Hui

GT World Challenge Europe winner Jonathan Hui wants to use overseas success to ‘raise awareness’ for motorsports in Hong Kong.

Top driver Thong: sport ‘will always be unpopular’ in HK

Hong Kong racing driver Shaun Thong explains why ‘motorsport will always be the unpopular’ sport in the city and urges young generation to ‘keep fighting’.

Hong Kong racing driver Shaun Thong ahead of his Super GT test at the Fuji Speedway in Suzuka, Japan in 2020. Photo: Handout

Formula Three race at 2020 Macau Grand Prix cancelled

The blue riband race, part of the rich history of the Macau Grand Prix, will not take place this year because of the pandemic, organisers say

Formula Three cars will not be part of this year’s Macau Grand Prix. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Why fast cars still give a former racing driver the chills

British driver-turned-pundit Matthew Marsh plots his course to Hong Kong and a career in television.

How does Christian Horner, F1’s Red Bull team boss, spend his millions?

Not as famous as Lewis Hamilton, but this racing boss has driven his team to success with eight world championships and still finds time to spice up his life

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Macau Grand Prix
The Macau Grand Prix is the only street circuit racing event featuring both cars and motorcycles, and one of only two current national Grand Prix events that are not part of the Formula One calendar.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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