Theodore name returns to Macau Grand Prix Formula 3 race

Formula 3 European Championship frontrunners Alex Lynn and Lucas Auer's cars will be entered under the Theodore Racing by Prema banner.

Theodore either entered or sponsored leading Macau teams until 1992, taking five wins including Ayrton Senna's 1983 triumph in the first F3 race to carry the Macau GP title.

Team founder Teddy Yip also competed in the famous event 11 times between 1956 and '75.

His son Teddy Yip Jr, head of GP3 and sportscar team Status, wanted to revive the Theodore name this season for the 30th anniversary of Senna's triumph.

"Macau is an extremely important part of the Yip family history, and my father always wanted to play his part in helping out young drivers on the way to the top," said Yip.

"This year's event marks two important anniversaries, and it's fitting that the Theodore name is an active part of the celebrations.

"Joining up with Prema makes perfect sense. They are the champions of European Formula 3 this year, and with Alex and Lucas I know we have two guys who have the talent to continue the Theodore Racing legacy."

Lynn and Auer's cars will run in a red and white livery inspired by Theodore's 1980s colours.

Prema team manager Rene Rosin said he was delighted his squad could be part of the Theodore project.

"My father Angelo Rosin, who founded Prema in 1983, is very aware of the great history of Theodore Racing," said Rosin.

"There were a lot of battles in that era of Formula 3 and the team was always a very important part of Macau."