The likes of Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and Lewis Hamilton have all competed in Macau, but none of them will have gone as fast around the legendary Guia circuit as whoever wins this year's grand prix.

Much has been made of the switch to the FIA Formula 3 car this year even before its arrival in Macau.

It has torn purists and those who like a more modern take on motorsport apart. A single-make Formula 3 set-up is a first for a category that has historically offered chassis and engine manufacturers free rein within the regulations.