SEAOIL Philippines recently sent its youngest brand ambassador, Gabe Tayao to the famed Formula 1 circuit in Malaysia to test Formula 4 single-seater cars as an initial preparation for the F4 Southeast Asia Championships to be held later this year at the Sepang International Circuit.
“We are happy to have been there for Gabe since his early years, from a novice to becoming the country’s reigning Karter of the Year as well as an Asian Karting Champion. We are excited to see him soar higher as he now moves up to cars and formula single-seaters,” said Seaoil CFO Mark Yu.
Debuting this year worldwide as the official entry level to Formula 1, F4 race series are held simultaneously in several countries. The F4 SEA in particular, has 30 races held across six rounds in Malaysia and Thailand.
“It’s a harder climb up the motorsports ladder but nevertheless, I am proud to represent the Philippines as one of the pioneers in the F4 grid comprising Asian champions who have likewise moved up from karting,” said Tayao.
Headed by Meritus GP, the F4 SEA is a single-team motorsport championship with highly experienced international engineers, providing young drivers with technical and circuit training. It also provides a platform to create successful international motorsport heroes.
Backed by Victoria Court, DC and Gold’s Gym, the 16 year old Tayao is likewise training under the tutelage of Car Porn Racing for GT races in between his F4 race schedules and school obligations where he is a graduating student of Makati Hope Christian School.