Grand Prix of Macau Maternity Bend

Written on November 13, 2006 by a2zMacau

As the Grand Prix of Macau is in action here this week, I shall post regular news and updates about this wonderful event.

Courtesy | Dado Kit

The race track through the roads and streets of Macau has a corner known as ‘Maternity’. It is an appropriate name since there is likely to be the mother and father of all incidents on this tight circuit as no fewer than nine drivers fight for the World Touring Car Championship next Sunday.

Full report The Observer | Two Britons, Andy Priaulx and James Thompson, are among the contenders and both have had more than their fair share of knocks during a championship that has been as closely contested as it has been ragged and, at times, ruthless. Priaulx is in joint second place, just one point behind the leader, Augusto Farfus of Brazil. Priaulx aims to complete the extraordinary feat of winning the title for the third year running but he travels to the Far East today to begin preparations in the knowledge that just 12 points cover the top nine drivers and there are 20 points up for grabs. Much will depend on Priaulx putting his BMW 320 on the front of the grid. Macau may be Monaco without the brass knobs but the overtaking opportunities are just as rare.