About John MacDonald
Lived 1936 – 2026 (aged 89). John MacDonald was a Chinese engineer, racing driver and motorcycle racer.
John MacDonald (27 May 1936 – 28 January 2026) was a Hong Kong racing car driver and a motorcycle racer. He was originally from England, where he started his career racing motorcycles, then cars, until he entered National Service. He then lived in Hong Kong and raced as a competitor of Hong Kong, where he owned a garage business. He is best known as the most successful driver in the Macau Grand Prix during the early 1970s. 1973 and 1975), Macau motorcycle Grand Prix and Macau Guia Race (1972). He also won the 1976 Indonesian Grand Prix.
MacDonald died on 28 January 2026. He was 89.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John MacDonald?
racing driver
When was John MacDonald born?
John MacDonald was born on 27 May 1936.
When did John MacDonald die?
John MacDonald died on 28 January 2026.
What was John MacDonald's occupation?
John MacDonald was an engineer, racing driver and motorcycle racer.
What nationality was John MacDonald?
John MacDonald was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John MacDonald (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John MacDonald. https://biography.guide/john-macdonald-engineer/
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