Who to beat da Costa at the F3 Macau Grand Prix?

Antonio Félix da Costa will look to end his season on a positive note this weekend at the Grand Prix F3 of Macau after having had a difficult year in Formula Renault 3.5 Series. After winning last year on the Guia circuit, the Portuguese slightly disappointed in the World Series by Renault by only finishing in third place in the Championship, a poor performance which cost him dearly since it was Daniil Kvyat who won the starting place at Toro Rosso to replace Daniel Ricciardo while Antonio Félix da Costa appeared as the favorite. “I'm very happy to be racing in Macau again and even more so with Carlin with whom I took victory last year. The objective is obviously to win again, even if the weekend can change in an instant in Macau. But I couldn't say no anyway when the offer presented itself. »

However, victory is likely to be hotly contested for the 60th edition which has many contenders for success. In this list, the one who will be most watched will perhaps be Raffaele Marciello (Prema Powerteam) who won the F3 European Championship title after a superb duel with Felix Rosenqvist. “Macau is a wild ride », declares the resident of the Ferrari Driver Academy. “You have to be quick and put up with red flags and all the other hazards. We are going there with the desire to win. Everything depends on a race and there is no point in being second. So I want to win at all costs. » His Swedish rival will also be there and will also be looking for the best result after taking second place last year. “The Macau Grand Prix is ​​a truly unique event”, comments pilot Mücke. “The Guia circuit is truly impressive. It requires great concentration, precision and confidence, and I can't wait to get back there. You have to be in the right place at the right time in Macau and there is still an element of luck. But we can be optimistic given our performances this season. »

In the list of 28 entrants, Alex Lynn (Prema Powerteam) will also have his card to play after taking pole in the qualifying race last year. Carlos Sainz Jr (Carlin) will once again be there. British F3 champion Jordan King (Carlin) also plans to fight at the front, as does Tom Blomqvist (Fortec Motorsports), Stefano Coletti (Eurointernational) and Kevin Korjus (Double R Racing). France will be represented by Esteban Ocon (Prema Powerteam) which finished in third position in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0.