PHIL STAR:
Let’s get one thing out of the way. Marlon Stockinger isn’t keen on singing for Sunday variety shows, or being part of a love team to gather media mileage. He may have movie star looks with plenty of offers to jump on the showbiz bandwagon, but the 20-year-old Filipino-Swiss is fully concentrated on one thing — racing. Being the only Filipino to win a Formula race in Europe, he’s at a make-or-break point and has dedicated 100 percent of his time to reach his ultimate dream of racing in Formula One, the most prestigious and highest class single-seater race in the world. Currently based in Zurich, he was in the country for a few days to shoot a television ad for Globe Tattoo, helping his other goal of creating awareness for the sport in the country. We sat down with him before he flew for a whirlwind trip to Zurich, Brussels, Valencia, Ibiza, and London all for the love of racing.
YOUNG STAR: Hearing your itinerary, I think it’s safe to say that you live on a plane.
MARLON:I have like 120,000 air miles this year. I’m in a plane almost every two weeks.
So you’re a travel expert, I’m assuming?
Yeah, pretty much. I know how to get around by myself in airports and cities. Even airport employees and cab drivers from abroad recognize me already ‘cuz I travel frequently to their country.
What’s your travel must-have?
My iPod with songs that can make me feel relaxed and at home.
I’m guessing there are only a few Asians in the international racing community?
First of all, they’re not familiar with the Philippines. In a way, they’re shocked but I think I recently proved to them that a Filipino could win a race in Europe. I’m just thankful that I get to represent the country in an international platform.
What do you consider your biggest achievement?
When I won my first race in the UK. There were 22 racers. You really never know what’s gonna happen, and that one day it just did. It was a good experience because I was competing with the best of the best racers. Three or four of them will definitely end up in Formula One. It was also proof to me and to everyone else that I’m not just doing this for fun and that I can actually race in the Formula One someday.
So the ultimate dream is to be part of F1. How long do think it will take until you can race in that league?
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Information Courtesy of Phil STar / THE DIALOGUE By Raymond Gutierrez
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