The Macau Grand Prix saw some 116,000 spectators this year, helping to boost Macau’s tourism, hotel occupancy, and overall expenditure.
The city’s most well-known international event, in its 72nd edition, saw a 15 percent annual increase in spectators, according to Lei Si Leng, Acting President of the Sports Bureau and Coordinator of the Grand Prix Organizing Committee.
As highlighted by Macau Business, Lei noted that the results of the event were excellent, with the FIA FR World Cup performing even better than last year due to increased safety coupled with exhilaration.
Macau’s racing circuit is known as one of the most challenging in the world, with drivers returning year-after-year to test their mettle on the 6.12 kilometer track.
Typical highlights of the event include the Motorcycle GP, GT Cup, Formula 4 and FIA FR.
The Macau official indicated that Macau intends to continue to collaborate with the FIA to produce events that can both develop motorsport and help Macau’s development.
While large-scale events such as the Macau Grand Prix do bring more visitors to the city, they do not necessarily equate to increased gaming spend, as tourists tend to be sporting enthusiasts rather than punters.
