Davey Todd Reflects on Macau Grand Prix Cancellation

Davey Todd expressed regret regarding the cancellation of the 2024 Macau motorcycle grand prix over the weekend, which was called off due to adverse weather conditions. Racers Erno Kostamo, Davey Todd, and Peter Hickman had been present at the event. The English competitor, Todd, was awarded the trophy for securing the fastest time during the qualifying session for the planned 12-lap race on the 3.8-mile Guia circuit. Finn Erno Kostamo, who won the race in 2022, along with Peter Hickman, Todd’s FHO Racing BMW team-mate, achieved the second and third fastest times, respectively, in the qualifying session. Persistent heavy rain ultimately prevented the running of the race this year. During a media conference in Macau, Todd stated, “It’s a real shame about the weather but at the end of the day what can we do. It’s out of everybody’s control.” He continued, “The organisers have done the best job they possibly can – we’ve just been very unlucky, it’s not normal for this time of year.” Todd further remarked, “To qualify on pole and in essence take the race win is pretty cool, and to have two FHO riders on the podium is good.” Prior to the event, it had been confirmed that Todd would join Hickman in the FHO Racing team for the 2025 British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT. The Yorkshireman, referring to his initial appearance with his new team, added, “I’m really pleased to start off my relationship with the team like this.” Peter Hickman, a four-time Macau winner, commented, “Everything’s been against us but it’s good for Faye and the team. We both got on the front row, which has turned out to be the race result.” Hickman elaborated, “Personally, I’m not really a qualifying kind of person so I always look forward to a race, as we all do, but it just wasn’t to be this year.” He concluded, “We’ll all have to come back next year and fingers crossed it can all run smoothly.” Michael Rutter, a record nine-time winner, secured fourth position on the qualifying leaderboard aboard another FHO Racing BMW, followed by Rob Hodson in fifth and Northern Ireland’s Paul Jordan in sixth.