Lotus Secures Victory in Greater Bay GT4 Race at Macau
On a sunny Sunday morning in Macau, the Greater Bay Area GT Cup concluded with a dramatic race featuring fierce competition among GT4 contenders. The Craft Bamboo-entered Mercedes AMG GT4, driven by veteran Darryl O’Young, started from second on the grid for what would be his final race.
At the outset, pole sitter Han Lichao made contact with O’Young at Mandarin Bend, allowing Wenlong (Daniel) Lu to capitalize and take the lead. After a mid-race restart, O’Young collided, resulting in his exit from the race. This left the #20 Lotus Emira GT4 of Lu to secure victory, marking Lotus’s second win at this event.
Lichao finished second in his #33 Toyota Supra GT4 Evo, while Kai-Shun Liu completed the podium, ensuring a Team Pegasus Racing 1-3 with his Lotus.
GT World Cup Pre-Race Insights
As the GT World Cup approached, notable strategies emerged during the qualifying race. Antonio Fuoco, driving for AF Corse, opted for a new set of Pirelli tires, a gamble that could prove critical on the tight Macau circuit.
Porsche driver Alessio Picariello expressed confidence in his team’s pace but acknowledged challenges in overtaking due to speed deficiencies on straights. He detailed being hindered early by rival Yifei Yang, allowing the BMW to maintain proximity, which underlined the strategic importance of positioning in the race.
The pre-race atmosphere was intensified by a contentious incident involving Benji Goethe’s McLaren and Adderly Fong’s Uno Racing Audi, which resulted in significant contact. Both drivers are expected to compete in the upcoming race.
This latest round at Macau highlights the intricate strategies and intense rivalries that define the motorsports landscape, generating anticipation for the upcoming GT World Cup.
