YAMAHA SEC RACING TEAM WINS TWO TITLES IN 2026 MOTOIR SEASON

Paz and Mascardo take their classes, and Malonzo is runner-up in the Intermediate division after six rounds

Yamaha Motor Philippines and the Yamaha SEC Racing Team concluded the 2026 Motul MotoIR National Championship with two overall championship titles and an overall runner-up finish, marking a successful campaign across six rounds of national racing. McKinley Kyle Paz and April King Mascardo emerged as season champions in their respective categories, while JM Malonzo secured second overall in the Intermediate division, highlighting the team’s competitive strength and consistency throughout the championship.

THE SEASON CHAMPIONS

Following six rounds of competition, Paz was crowned the 2026 Overall Champion of the Motul MotoIR Super Underbone Open GP Expert Class. Mascardo secured the Overall Championship title in the Motul MotoIR Super Underbone Limited GP Expert Class. Adding to the team’s season achievements, Malonzo finished second overall in the Motul MotoIR Super Underbone Open GP Intermediate Class. These results reflected the team’s ability to compete at the highest level while developing emerging talent across different racing divisions.

FINALE HIGHLIGHTS

The championship finale reinforced the team’s achievements as Paz delivered another victory in the Super Underbone Open GP Expert category. Mascardo joined him on the podium in third place, while Timothy Rojas finished fifth. The result provided a fitting conclusion to Paz’s championship-winning campaign, demonstrating the pace that helped him secure the season title.

In the Super Underbone Limited GP Expert category, Paz took second place, followed by Mascardo in third and Rojas in seventh. Mascardo’s podium finish capped his successful championship campaign, adding another strong result to the performances that earned him the overall season title.

Paz also delivered a commanding performance in the Super Maxi 185 Open GP, securing first place and the overall victory for the final round. His success across multiple categories showcased his versatility and ability to stay competitive throughout the race weekend.

DEPTH ACROSS THE INTERMEDIATE DIVISIONS

Beyond the championship-winning performances, the team continued to show its depth in the Intermediate divisions. In the Super Underbone Limited GP Intermediate category, Zain Doblada secured third place, while Malonzo finished fourth. Malonzo also competed in the Super Underbone Open GP Intermediate category, where he finished fourth, completing the final round of a campaign that earned him second place in the overall season standings.

Doblada also represented the team in the Super Sports 200 GP, finishing fourth in the final round. His participation across multiple categories reflected the team’s efforts to give developing riders valuable racing experience and opportunities to strengthen their abilities.

Justinne Tolentino added another podium finish for the team in the Super Sport Bike Women’s Championship, securing second place in the season finale. Her performance helped the team finish strong and highlighted Yamaha’s continued presence in women’s motorcycle racing.

LOOKING AHEAD

With two season championship titles, an overall runner-up finish, multiple race victories, and podium finishes across various categories, Yamaha SEC Racing Team concluded the 2026 Motul MotoIR National Championship with another significant achievement in Philippine motorsports. The accomplishments of Paz, Mascardo, and Malonzo reflected not only their individual abilities but also the collective efforts of the team throughout six rounds of competition.

As the 2026 MotoIR season comes to a close, Yamaha Motor Philippines celebrates the accomplishments of its riders and the continued development of Filipino racing talent. Through its commitment to competitive racing and rider development, Yamaha continues to strengthen its presence in national motorsports while inspiring the next generation of racers to push their limits.

The championship may have reached its conclusion, but Yamaha’s racing spirit continues as the team looks ahead to new challenges and opportunities to Defy Limits.

STANDINGS

Overall champions

Final round race results

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