Grazie Lello – Sparky Mercedes-AMG GT3 – Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf

每年澳門大賽車場外都是模型車天下，其中一個最搶眼的莫過於Sparky的鋪位，長期都有車手為模型車簽名，Raffaele Marciello便是其中之一，不過不是簽寶馬，而是去年澤門GT盃 – 國際汽聯GT世界盃冠軍車 – Sparky Mercedes-AMG GT3。

2023年馬些路是最後一年駕駛AMG廠車出賽，這位瑞士車手成功完成Pole to Win，在安全車後拉開2.5秒差距，力壓澳門先生Edoardo Mortara（莫他拿）的Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2以及Augusto Farfus（法夫斯）的BMW M4 GT3，奪得他個人第二個澳門GT盃冠軍。馬些路在訪問時表示：「在澳門作賽從來都不是一件容易的事，因為隨時都可能發生錯誤。良好的起步是關鍵，然後是安全車出動後比賽重啟，因為超車實在太困難。」馬些路指起步速度很快的Maro Engel（晏高）最終因機件故障而退賽。

為了感謝馬些路過去七年在Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing的付出及貢獻，Team Landgraf在澳門GT盃賽車上特別加上了Grazie Lello（謝謝Lello，馬些路的別名）字樣。黃色車身配以綠色紋理猶如蟒蛇般搶眼，其他贊助商如Mann Filter、Knaus、Drexler Automotive及Fox Logistics等標誌則散落在車身不同位置，尾翼及車尾更有巨型AMG圖案。Sparky幾乎包辦大部份GT賽車模型製作，因此在拉花等細節處理上極富經驗，前後頭燈皆有，惟要接近車身較輕，以及獨有扭掣底助設計，加上澳門賽車、馬些路最後AMG戰車，還是乖乖課金好了。

The area outside the Macau Grand Prix circuit transforms into a paradise for model car enthusiasts every year, with Sparky’s booth being one of the most eye-catching attractions. Many drivers regularly visit to sign model cars, including Raffaele Marciello, who signed not a BMW, but the 2023 Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup winning Sparky Mercedes-AMG GT3.

2023 marked Marciello’s final year as an AMG factory driver, and the Swiss driver achieved a remarkable pole-to-win victory. After the safety car period, he built a 2.5-second lead to triumph over Macau specialist Edoardo Mortara in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 and Augusto Farfus in the BMW M4 GT3, securing his second Macau GT Cup title. In the post-race interview, Marciello reflected: “Racing in Macau is never easy as mistakes can happen at any moment. A good start was crucial, especially after the safety car restart, because overtaking here is extremely challenging.” He also noted that Maro Engel, who showed strong pace early on, unfortunately retired due to mechanical issues.

To commemorate Marciello’s seven-year contribution to Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, Team Landgraf adorned their Macau GT Cup car with “Grazie Lello” (Thank you Lello, Marciello’s nickname). The yellow bodywork features snake-like green patterns, while sponsor logos including Mann Filter, Knaus, Drexler Automotive, and Fox Logistics are strategically placed across the car, complemented by prominent AMG branding on the rear wing and back. Sparky, renowned for producing most GT race car models, demonstrates their expertise in livery details. The model features working front and rear lights, and despite its lightweight construction, comes with a special torsion chassis design. As this represents both a Macau winner and Marciello’s final AMG race car, it’s undoubtedly a collectible worth investing in.