Patel returns to Blancpain GT Asia

After a successful 2017 Blancpain GT Asia, Aditya Patel will return to the series for the 2018 season, once again competing with the OD Racing team alongside Mitch Gilbert.

Patel and Gilbert had a good run last year, starting the year with a victory, and ending it with a double win, but narrowly missing out on the championship by a single point. Given that they had more podiums than anyone else on the grid, over the course of the entire season, it was disappointing and the duo will be hoping to do better this year. The OD Racing team will be serviced by Team WRT, known for their success in various forms of GT Racing around the world.

Speaking of his return to the Blancpain GT Series Asia, Patel, who is backed by Audi India, Jubilant Motorworks, and 2Go Activewear, said, “It’s a pleasure to be back again this year with OD Racing and Mitch. We may have missed out on the title last year but we are sure we have a strong package this year, with the support from WRT, to be able to fight for the title again.

“WRT is considered to be one of the best GT3 teams in the world with an impeccable track record and I’m really looking forward to working with them this year. Once again, I must thank Audi India for their continued support over the years.”

Meanwhile, OD Racing team boss, Cornelius Ee, said, “Mitch and Aditya proved last year that they are one of the strongest driver pairs in Asia and we now have the opportunity to partner with WRT, a team that Audi Sport have entrusted to run their factory cars in Europe. Like us, WRT may not have been around for very long but their impressive successes and solid experience with Audi in the European races is sure to be an advantage for us moving forward.”.

This season’s six- round, 12race Blancpain GT Series Asia campaign begins at Sepang in Malaysia on April 14.