FIA GT World Cup in Macau: Three BMW M4 GT3s set to race through the city’s narrow streets

BMW M Motorsport will be fielding three cars this season at the grand finale of the GT3 season, the FIA GT World Cup in Macau. On 21 and 22 November, the WRT and KRC teams, along with the three BMW M works drivers Kelvin van der Linde, Raffaele Marciello and Augusto Farfus, will battle for victory on the famous Guia Circuit. For van der Linde, this marks his Macau debut as a BMW M works driver.

This will be Kelvin van der Linde’s second appearance on the streets of Macau overall, and his first since 2019. As in the DTM, he will be driving a BMW M4 GT3 EVO featuring a livery by Premium Technology Partner Shell, which will be unveiled at a later date. Marciello is aiming for his third Macau triumph in the WRT team’s second car. He won the main race in both 2019 and 2023. He came close to securing his third victory for BMW M Motorsport in 2024. However, following his success in the qualifying race, he retired whilst battling for the lead in the main race shortly before the finish. In 2025, Marciello finished in second place.

Augusto Farfus returns to Macau with Team KRC after a year’s break. The 2018 winner celebrated second place in the main race in 2024.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “We are delighted to be competing on the legendary streets of Macau in 2026 with three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. Many thanks to the WRT and KRC teams for their commitment. The GT3 season finale always has a very special atmosphere and is simply a brilliant one-off event. In Raffaele Marciello and Augusto Farfus, we have two drivers with a wealth of experience in Macau. Whenever they line up on the grid, they are among the hot favourites to win. Kelvin van der Linde will be competing at the Guia Circuit for the first time since 2019 and also for the first time for BMW M Motorsport. This is a major challenge, but as one of the world’s best GT drivers, he is sure to be right up there at the front. Having unfortunately failed to secure victory in the main race in recent years despite strong performances, we are all the more determined this time to stand at the very top of the podium. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for everyone involved.”

Kelvin van der Linde: “I’m really looking forward to Macau, having raced there seven years ago. I have fond memories of it. Now I’m competing there with BMW M Motorsport. In recent years, Sheldon has raced there in the Shell car, and I’m proud to continue representing our name with the Shell logo on the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. I hope we can continue our run of podium finishes.”

Raffaele Marciello: “I’m absolutely delighted to be back in Macau. The past two years have been challenging. We’ve always had good races, but unfortunately it’s never quite been enough for a win. This time, I want to be right at the top of the podium again. Many thanks to BMW M Motorsport and Team WRT for this opportunity. It’s great to be back in Team WRT’s GT programme. I’ll do everything I can in Macau to give them what they deserve.”

Augusto Farfus: “It’s always something special for me to come to Macau. I really like this place and have been on the podium every time I’ve raced there recently. In my last race with Team KRC, we finished second. Macau is always a bit of a lottery, but we’re returning feeling confident and hoping for a strong result. Many thanks to BMW M Motorsport for this opportunity – I can’t wait to race on the streets of Macau again.”