After Round 2 of the F4 SEA series at Chang International Circuit in Buriram in Thailand, Motul factory racer Iñigo Anton continues to make waves in the motorsport world as he currently leads the Rookie Cup Championship.
Despite a challenging wet and tricky condition during the second round of the race, Anton held on to second place in Race 5 where he started P3 in the starting grid.
Iñigo engaged in a fierce battle against veteran competitors fighting his way up to P1 until series leader Alex Sawer of Vietnam overtook him on lap 3.
The University of Baguio student then maintained second place and was hounded throughout the race by Thai local hero Ayrton Asdathorn and Australian Seth Gilmore.
Despite intense pressure, he held his ground and showcased his adaptability and determination in difficult circumstances, eventually earning him his second overall podium of the year and further solidified his lead in the Rookie Cup standings.
“We managed to get P2 halfway through the race, but from there, it was all about defense. After intense pressure from the guys behind, we managed to hold on. Thank you to my team, Black Arts Racing, and my coach, Alex Yoong, for guiding me through my first wet race in Formula cars. It was a fun race, and I’m super happy with the results. Of course, a big thank you to all my sponsors, especially MOTUL Luzon-Infiniteserv, and Sir Charlie Ong, for giving me this incredible opportunity to race in Formula cars. It truly is a dream come true,” Iñigo said.
Looking ahead, Anton is focused on maintaining his momentum and aims for another strong finish in Round 3 of the F4 SEA series, scheduled to take place on a street circuit in Bangsaen, Thailand, in July.
“My team and I are working hard to develop our setup. I’m learning a lot, but I still have a lot to learn. Since it will be my first street race on a very unfamiliar track, it’s going to be quite a challenge for us, but we’ll continue to do our best,” Anton said on his preparations for the next race.
Iñigo is backed by Motul, Alpinestars Philippines, Yokohama Philippines, Blu Coffee Distributors, Time Master Watches, and most importantly, his family, who are fully committed to his journey toward motorsport excellence. NLMonitor
