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DARRYL O’YOUNG CLAIMS HIS SECOND MACAU GT CUP WIN AT THE 68th MACAU GRAND PRIX

Despite facing a major setback following a crash in Race 1 of the Macau GT Cup, Darryl O’Young came through to win a brilliant Race 2 at the 68th Macau Grand Prix. The Hong Kong driver drove a patched up #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3, placing it perfectly at the start to take an early lead. He controlled the pace from there, not allowing any chasing cars to overtake, and see home a well-deserved victory.

CRAFT-BAMBOO RACING CLASSIFIED IN P2 IN RACE 1 AT MACAU FOLLOWING MAJOR CRASH FOR O’YOUNG

It was a long Saturday at the 68th Macau Grand Prix. During the Warm Up session of the Macau GT Cup, an Audi car had a hefty impact with the barriers and the session was cut short. Following long delays due to barrier repair, the Macau GT Cup Race 1 started as the sun began to set. Darryl O’Young started in his #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3 from P2 and maintained his position at the race start. Halfway through the session, O’Young was caught unawares with a slippery surface and his car spiralled out of control, going straight into the barriers.

DARRYL O’YOUNG SECURES FRONT ROW START AFTER QUALIFYING AT THE MACAU GRAND PRIX

Darryl O’Young’s return to track at the 68th Macau Grand Prix kicked off with a stellar performance on the first day of the weekend. He was immediately up to the task, putting his #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the top of the timesheets in the single Free Practice session on Friday afternoon. Having just gotten back to the racetrack, straight out of quarantine, O’Young took the first couple of laps to get acquainted to the New Mercedes-AMG GT3 driving for the first time on Avon tires. Following a brief red flag period, he rolled out of the pit lane and began to push the car to its limits around the Guia Circuit. In his 17th entry at the Macau Grand Prix, his experience and knowledge of the track shone through as he pulled clear of the field and set the fastest time of the session.

CRAFT-BAMBOO RACING HOPEFUL FOR A STRONG PERFORMANCE AT THE 68th MACAU GRAND PRIX

One of the most prestigious events of the year in Asia, the Macau Grand Prix is all set to get underway this weekend. For a second year in a row, the event will feature teams and drivers exclusively from Hong Kong, China and Macau due to pandemic regulations. As previously announced, Craft-Bamboo Racing’s Darryl O’Young will contest the 2021 Macau GT Cup as part of the 68th Macau Grand Prix in the #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3.

CRAFT-RACING NARROWLY MISSES OUT ON A MACAU GT CUP PODIUM AFTER THRILLING FIGHT BACK BY DARRYL O’YOUNG

After being on top in every session and winning the Qualification Race of the 2020 Macau GT Cup, a controversial post-race penalty meant that Darryl O’Young was relegated to 11th on the grid for the final race on Sunday. He produced a thrilling comeback drive, attacking and overtaking at the fast and narrow Guia street circuit and made his way up to 3rd, but due to a lap count-back from a red flag, was classified in 4th position.

DARRYL O’YOUNG TAKES VICTORY IN THE MACAU GT CUP QUALIFICATION RACE

A great qualifying performance by Darryl O’Young in the morning meant that the Hong Kong race driver would start the Qualification Race from first place. After leading the field away in the 8-lap Qualification Race, the race was called short due to poor visibility due to the fading daylight, and O’Young took victory ahead of Alex Liu in 9th place with just 2 laps of green flag running. 

DARRYL O’YOUNG PARTNERS AIDAN READ IN THE #991 PORSCHE 911 GT3 R TO COMPLETE THE BLANCPAIN GT SERIES ASIA LINE-UP FOR CRAFT-BAMBOO

Darryl O’Young will partner Aidan Read in the #991 Craft-Bamboo Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R, completing the team’s two car lineup that is focused on bringing home the Blancpain GT Series Asia championship title. O’Young has been a staple GT driver for Craft-Bamboo since 2014 and has contributed greatly to their success in various championships and events.

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