Asia Racing Team and Blackjack Racing are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with Pakelo Motor Oil, marking the continuation of one of the longest-standing collaborations in Asian motorsport. This alliance, which originally spanned from 2011 to 2019, will resume in 2025, reaffirming a shared commitment to performance, reliability, and excellence.
The partnership, one of the pioneering collaborations of its kind in China, endured for nearly a decade before being temporarily interrupted by the pandemic. Now, with both parties eager to pick up where they left off, the renewed agreement will see them tackle some of the most demanding challenges in motorsport across China and the wider Asian region.
With headquarters in Zhuhai and Ningbo, Asia Racing Team and its sister outfit, BlackJack Racing, will compete on multiple fronts in Chinese motorsport, beginning with the Formula 4 Chinese Championship. Additional racing programmes will be announced in due course, further solidifying their presence on the grid.
Pakelo will be the exclusive supplier of lubricants for both the team’s racing operations and its driver development programme, providing high-performance engine and gearbox oils as well as brake fluids. The Italian manufacturer is renowned for its cutting-edge formulation, production, and global distribution of premium lubricants, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance and technical excellence.
Additionally, Pakelo branding will be prominently featured on Asia Racing Team Racing School cars. With 21 years of operation, the Asia Racing Team Racing School is one of the most historic driver development programmes in Southeast Asia, playing a crucial role in shaping the careers of aspiring racing talents in the region.
Operating under the guiding principles of innovation, precision, dynamism, and professionalism, Pakelo is dedicated to delivering top-tier lubricants while fostering a deep understanding of lubrication technology. The company places a strong emphasis on transparency and value creation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of motorsport application.
Alberto Polacco, CEO di Pakelo Oil S.p.A., said: “We are proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Asia Racing Team, a leading reality in international motorsport, which over the years has brought great satisfaction to our company. This partnership is a valuable opportunity for us to combine our long experience in the high performance lubricants industry with the technical excellence and talent of the young drivers who make up the team. Formula 4 is the perfect ground to test our products in extreme conditions, always guaranteeing the maximum in terms of performance and reliability. We are confident that this collaboration will not only enable us to continue developing innovative solutions, but also contribute to the success of Asia Racing Team in this fascinating and competitive discipline.”
Pang Changyuan, Team Principal of Asia Racing Team and Blackjack Racing, commented: “We are proud to reignite our partnership with Pakelo Motor Oil, a brand that has been instrumental in our success over the years. Their unwavering support and technical expertise have played a key role in our performance, and we are excited to extend this collaboration to Blackjack Racing as well. We look forward to achieving new milestones together in the seasons ahead.”
