Rome, April 8, 2024 -
In the world of motorsport, where innovation and passion meet at the starting line, Q8 announces the renewal of its partnership with Porsche Italia, reaffirming itself for the fifth consecutive year as the Official Partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia. This long-standing collaboration is based on shared core values, including a commitment to developing products designed to achieve optimal performance.

This year, the collaboration is enriched with a new and significant chapter, as a young driver joins the Q8 Hi Perform team, a choice that highlights Q8's commitment to believing in emerging talent.

The new Official Driver for the Q8 Hi Perform team is Keagan Masters, a South African driver born in 2000, who began his motorsport journey at the age of 8, quickly demonstrating his talent on the track. Over the years, he has successfully competed in various automotive competitions, achieving excellent results and earning a solid reputation in the racing world. This year, with the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia and with the support of the Q8 Hi Perform team, which will accompany him at every stage, he will once again showcase his ability to adapt to new circuits and compete at high levels against some of the best drivers on the international motorsport scene.

The young driver is now ready to hit the track for the 2024 edition with the support and trust of Q8. 'With every race and every turn, I am ready to write my story and prove that, with the right support, young talents can truly take off,' said Keagan Masters. 'Q8 Hi Perform is a great team with a winning mindset, and I am honored to be a part of it. Together, we aim to achieve great results and bring the team to the top of the competition.'

With the new driver at the wheel, the Q8 Hi Perform team is gearing up for a season full of challenges. 'We are proud to support a promising talent like Keagan Masters and to continue being partners of the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia,' said Fabio Curtacci, Global Cards & Marketing Director, adding: 'Through this collaboration, Q8 not only reaffirms its support for the sport but also expresses its vision for the future—a vision that strongly believes in the potential of young talents and their ability to innovate.'

Together, Q8 and Porsche Italia are looking forward to facing this season of challenges and successes, embarking on an exciting new adventure with the promise of delivering great emotions to the public.

Q8 Hi Perform performance fuels. The presence of the Q8 Hi Perform team in the Porsche Carrera Cup championship reflects Q8's continuous commitment to developing solutions aimed at ensuring maximum engine performance. Q8 Hi Perform is an advanced fuel, designed to enhance the performance of all types of engines, while also reducing emissions and prolonging engine life.

Competition schedule. The Porsche Carrera Cup Italia 2024 will kick off on April 11 with pre-season tests in Imola, followed by the first race in Misano on May 5, and will conclude with the grand finale in Monza on October 6. The competition will make stops at all major national circuits, including: June 1-2 in Imola, July 13-14 at Mugello, September 7-8 again in Imola, and September 21-22 in Vallelunga.

About Q8

Q8 is one of the leading players in the Italian energy sector, ensuring the mobility of people and goods. It operates, including through controlled and affiliated companies, across the entire integrated downstream cycle, from refining to the final consumer, thanks to a network of approximately 2,800 service stations distributed throughout the national territory and a logistics system that consistently supports the entire distribution network. Q8 is also active, through other Group companies, in the direct sales market (off-network), lubricants, and fuels for marine and aviation sectors. At the heart of Q8's strategy is business sustainability, which it pursues by synergistically combining environmental protection, social development, and economic growth.

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