Yamaha Philippines Sets Sights on Victory as ARRC 2026 Season Begins

Date posted on April 10, 2026

PAZ, MASCARDO, AND ROJAS TAKE ON ASIA’S BEST IN A RELENTLESS PURSUIT TO DEFY LIMITS

Yamaha Motor Philippines charges into the opening round of the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) with a clear objective. To compete at the highest level and deliver results on the international stage.

Carrying the momentum of its strengthened racing program, the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team fields a focused and determined lineup ready to take on Asia’s most competitive grid. With every rider prepared to push beyond boundaries, Yamaha enters the new season with one mindset. Defy Limits.

LEADING THE CHARGE

At the forefront of Yamaha’s campaign is McKinley Kyle Paz, competing in the Supersport 600 class under the Hong Leong Yamaha Racing Team aboard the YZF-R6.

Facing some of the region’s most experienced riders, Paz enters the season with confidence and intent. His continued presence in the international circuit reflects both his capability and Yamaha’s trust in his ability to deliver against elite competition. As the season begins, all eyes are on Paz to set the tone and lead the charge for Yamaha Philippines.

STRENGTH IN THE UNDERBONE CLASS

In the Underbone 150 category, Yamaha fields a competitive duo under the Yamaha Racetech Philippines Racing Team, with April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas ready to take on the challenge.

STRENGTH IN THE UNDERBONE CLASS

Mascardo brings experience and composure into the new season, aiming to deliver consistent performances against a stacked field of regional contenders.

Joining him is Timothy Rojas, stepping onto the international stage with determination and the drive to prove himself. As one of the newest additions to the team, Rojas carries both opportunity and expectation, ready to make his mark and contribute to Yamaha’s campaign in the highly competitive class.

DEFYING LIMITS ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE

The ARRC remains one of the most demanding racing platforms in Asia, where every round tests not only speed, but endurance, strategy, and precision.

For Yamaha Motor Philippines, this is where the standard is set. Each race is an opportunity to push further, ride harder, and compete without hesitation against the best in the region.

With a strengthened lineup and a unified racing direction, Yamaha approaches the season opener with urgency and focus. Every rider carries the same responsibility. To represent the brand with excellence and to perform at a level that reflects Yamaha’s racing DNA.

DEFY LIMITS

As the lights prepare to go out for the opening round, Yamaha Philippines stands ready.

No hesitation. No holding back. Only the relentless pursuit of performance.

Because on the international stage, limits are not respected. They are broken.

And Yamaha arrives ready to defy them.

ARRC ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
APRIL 10-12, 2026
PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia