Rui Marques (born 1972 or 1973) is a Portuguese motorsport official who currently serves as the Formula One race director.
He previously worked in karting in his home country of Portugal, and also as the race director for the World Touring Car Championship.
[3] He also directed the 2024 Macau Grand Prix, which featured a large number of red flags and safety cars across the weekend.
[2] Marques was promoted to the position of Formula One race director prior to the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, after his predecessor Niels Wittich departed from the role.
[5] Marques was set to be replaced by Janette Tan as the Formula Two race director, but she was unexpectedly removed from her position shortly before the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix.