Group photo of competitors with youngsters.
Drivers and riders from the four headline races at this weekend’s Suncity Group 63rd Macau Grand Prix warmed up for the big event by taking part in a pedal boat race on Macao’s Nam Van Lake, after meeting with some of their youngest fans from a local school. Competitors from the Suncity Group Formula 3 Grand Prix – FIA F3 World Cup, the SJM Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup, the Suncity Group Macau Guia Race 2.0T and the Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 50th Edition went head-to-head on the water at Anim’Arte NAM VAN, with Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman from the 63rd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 50th Edition taking the win. Second in the final were Pedro Piquet and Maximilian Günther from the Suncity Group Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix – FIA F3 World Cup, with Suncity Group Macau Guia Race 2.0T drivers Stefano Comini and Jean Karl Vernay taking the final podium spot. Also testing their pedal-power were Edoardo Mortara and Maro Engel who are competing in the SJM Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup, and local favourites André Couto and Chang Wing Chung. The drivers and riders took the local school children out for a leisurely pedal boat ride before their competitive spirits kicked in with a friendly race. The competitors then posed for pictures and signed autographs, giving the students a chance to meet their Grand Prix heroes before they take to the Guia street circuit for tomorrow’s practice sessions. The drivers and riders who took part in the traditional Wednesday pre-Grand Prix media activity were also presented with T-shirts from the new Macau Grand Prix collection designed by local brand Worker Playground. The merchandise collection – which includes items designed specially to commemorate the 50th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – is available for sale at spectator stands around the Guia Circuit.
