Alain Gabriel Alzona triumphs in the Super Sporting Class, Bern Zaragoza takes the win in the Sporting Class, and Iñigo Anton claims the championship in the inaugural Tamaraw Class
The 2026 season of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup has come to a thrilling close. Alain Gabriel Alzona of Toyota General Santos-Davao Racing, Bern Zaragoza of Resultado Racing, and Iñigo Anton of Obengers Racing emerged as champions in their respective classes after four grueling and heated weekends. The fourth and final race weekend took place last October 24 at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
Vios one-make race cars (OMR) battled it out in the Super Sporting, Sporting, and Legacy Classes, while the Tamaraw OMRs went wheel-to-wheel in the Tamaraw Class.
SUPER SPORTING CLASS
The penultimate sprint race, which awarded double points, saw intense action in the Super Sporting Class. Joaquin Garrido, who started at P2, secured the lead as early as the first turn. A few laps later, Red Diwa was sent careening off course into the grass by an errant collision from Garrido at the rear, but he made a miraculous recovery, driving back onto the track and regaining his position. Garrido later ran into trouble and had to regroup in the pit, reentering later in the race at the bottom of the field.
SPORTING CLASS
Zaragoza won Sprint Race 10 and Sprint Race 12, while Joshua David Marquez of Obengers Racing took Sprint Race 11, according to the results below. Zaragoza finished the season on top ahead of Mike Santos of R Racing and Marquez.
TAMARAW CLASS
The penultimate Tamaraw Class race was tight, except for a climactic incident on the final lap. Raymond Cudala veered off course at a corner while battling Oliver Aquino, giving up the lead he had protected throughout the whole race. That put David Enzo Ison across the finish line first. Ison, however, was later relegated to third place due to a time penalty for exceeding track limits.
THE GR 86 OMR’S FIRST PUBLIC SHOWCASE
Race Weekend 4 was more than just a series of races. It was a can’t-miss experience for racing and car enthusiasts. Beyond the sprint races, it held huge moments such as the unveiling of the GR 86 OMR in a track showcase for the public and the announcement of the GR 86 Class for the 2027 season. TMP president Masando Hashimoto also revealed that Rookie Racing Garage Manila, a home for people who love cars, will be opening in the country.
“Despite the challenges we faced this year, we continued to race with a purpose. Throughout the 2026 season, we learned, tested, improved, and pushed ourselves forward. As always, we use motorsports as a platform to help shape a better future for mobility,” shared Hashimoto.
“While this season may be ending, our journey is entering an exciting new chapter. We look forward to welcoming a new generation of drivers and enthusiasts as we expand our racing platform to three one-make race classes: the Vios, the Tamaraw, and now, the GR 86,” he added.
FAN ACTIVITIES
Aside from the track action, fans tried their hand at the sim racing rigs, drove remote control cars on a miniature off-road track, checked out official GAZOO Racing merchandise, and bought car parts and accessories for their rides at the sponsors’ booths.
Coming off a successful 2026 season, Toyota Motor Philippines continues to push the limits of innovation for the better. This year’s edition would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of the racers, their teams, partners, and the fervent support of the fans.
FULL RESULTS
Race Weekend 4 winners
| Race | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Sprint Race 7, Legacy Class | Paolo Ang (Madkart-R Racing) | Oliver Estrella (Oliver Autoworx) | Gabie Desales (Gel Napat Racing-R Racing) |
| Sprint Race 8, Legacy Class | Paolo Ang (Madkart-R Racing) | Angelo Gabriel Matias (Pertua Racing Team) | Oliver Estrella (Oliver Autoworx) |
| Sprint Race 10, Super Sporting Class | Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos-Davao Racing) | Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela) | Joaquin Garrido (Obengers Racing) |
| Sprint Race 10, Sporting Class | Bern Zaragoza (Resultado Racing) | Julia De Los Angeles (Obengers Racing) | Mike Santos (R Racing) |
| Sprint Race 10, Tamaraw Class | Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing) | Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team) | Jesse Garcia (Obengers Racing) |
| Sprint Race 11, Super Sporting Class | Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos-Davao Racing) | Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela) | Michael Bryan Co (R Racing-TDG Group) |
| Sprint Race 11, Sporting Class | Joshua David Marquez (Obengers Racing) | Mike Santos (R Racing) | Luigi Co (R Racing-TDG Group) |
| Sprint Race 11, Tamaraw Class | Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team) | Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing) | David Enzo Ison (Toyota Gazoo Racing Team) |
| Sprint Race 12, Super Sporting Class | Maila Alivia (Toyota Isabela-Edgesport Racing) | Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela) | Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos-Davao Racing) |
| Sprint Race 12, Sporting Class | Bern Zaragoza (Resultado Racing) | Bong Garbes (Toyota San Fernando-Inbox Racing Team) | Mike Santos (R Racing) |
| Sprint Race 12, Tamaraw Class | Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing) | Raymond Cudala (R Racing-TDG Group) | Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team) |
2026 season winners
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Super Sporting Class | Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos-Davao Racing) | Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela) | Joaquin Garrido (Obengers Racing) |
| Sporting Class | Bern Zaragoza (Resultado Racing) | Mike Santos (R Racing) | Joshua David Marquez (Obengers Racing) |
| Tamaraw Class | Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing) | Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team) | Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team) |
| Team Championship | Toyota Isabela-Resultado | Toyota San Fernando-Gen San | Obengers Racing |
PARTNERS
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup is brought to you by Official Tire Partner GT Radial, Official Engine Oils Partner Petron RevX and Petron Blaze Racing, Official Partner TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy, and Premier Race Partner DENSO. It is held in cooperation with MOMO Italy, PIAA, Sparco Philippines, Toyota Financial Services Philippines, Autoplus, ROTA, and VARTA. The event is also supported by 3M, AVT, QUAD, myToyota Wallet, OMP, Tuason Racing Sports Unlimited, Brakes by AutoPerformance, GENCHEM, Toyota Tsusho, and Toyota Aisin. Contributing sponsors are Aguila Auto Glass, Kinto One, AutoQuix, HKR Philippine Inc., Technol Eight Philippines, and Sun Logistics Technology Inc.
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