Introdução da Fórmula 3

In 1983, the organisers decided that since Formula Pacific was becoming obsolete, the race would be held as a Formula 3 event. Initially, they wanted to run a F2 race, but as they were unwilling to make any large circuit modifications, which included cutting down trees, the organisers settled for F3. This turned out to be a right decision, given the fact that since then it has raised the reputation of the event in the motorsport. The first F3 race was won by Ayrton Senna.

Em 1983, no 30º Grande Prémio de Macau, o evento passou a fazer parte do calendário da Fórmula 3 (Taça do Mundo da FIA). ao pódio subiram, respectivamente: Ayrton Senna (carro nº 3), Roberto Guerrero e Gerhard Berger.