King, Tayao banner Philippines in F4 SEA Series

MANILA, Philippines – Angie King and Gabe Tayao gear up for a clash with Asia’s top racers as they vie in the Formula 4 Southeast Asia Series at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga this weekend.

Launched for the first time worldwide this year, Formula 4 is formed by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the world governing body of motorsports. With ongoing races held in various continents, the event is now regarded as the entry level to Formula 1.

Backed by Car Porn Racing, Victoria Court, Seaoil, DC and Gold’s Gym, King is an accomplished drifter and noted car enthusiast while the 16-year-old Tayao is a multi-titled Asian karting champion who started his racing career at age 11.

Both will be the first Filipinos to race in F4 with the Philippines hosting a Formula single-seater event for the first time in a long, long while.

Prior to their Formula 4 debut, King and Tayao trained in Formula 3 cars under the Simraceway Driving Program in Sonoma, California early this year.