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Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin missed out on a qualification race victory at the Macau Grand Prix after a last lap crash.
Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin had a missed chance of winning a qualification race at the Macau Grand Prix due to a last lap crash. McLaughlin earned his spot on the Red Bull junior team after impressing at a test in Jerez and proving his skills by winning the 2025 British F4 title. The Macau Grand Prix is the next event on McLaughlin’s racing calendar, where he’s among 20 drivers competing in the Macau F4 World Cup, a prestigious event on the renowned Guia circuit known for separating top talents in motorsport.
His debut race at Macau saw McLaughlin go from sixth to second before a last lap collision with the barriers cost him the victory, with Italian driver Emanuele Olivieri securing the win. The F4 World Cup continues on Sunday, following the qualification race. McLaughlin is set to move up to F3 in the 2026 season with Hitech after his stellar British F4 championship victory. These experiences in Macau and the promising future in F3 showcase the potential for McLaughlin as he progresses through the ranks of motorsport.
