Macau GP features two Austrians and one Swiss rider, but no defending champion

On 21 November, the 58th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix will take place on the 6.2-kilometre Guia Circuit. This year, 20 riders were fortunate enough to receive one of the organisers’ coveted invitations. Surprisingly, Peter Hickman is the only rider on the entry list to have finished on the podium in the last four years.

Hickman is also considered the hot favourite for the event. The British BMW rider (Zeeco BMW by 8TEN Racing) has, after all, already won the race four times. Last year, on his comeback, he finished second after missing most of the season due to an injury sustained at the Tourist Trophy.

Whilst the German-speaking contingent is represented by the two Austrians Julian Trummer (RVS Motorsport) and Florian Astner (Penz13 Racing Team), as well as the Swiss rider Olivier Lupberger (Heidger-Motorsport), the Finn Erno Kostamo (2022 winner) and the Briton Davey Todd (2024 and 2025 winner) are absent due to injury.

Entry list for the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

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