Yamaha SEC Racing Team Secures Two Overall Championship Titles in 2026 MotoIR Season

Date posted on November 4, 2026

Yamaha Motor Philippines and the Yamaha SEC Racing Team concluded the 2026 MotulMotoIR National Championship with two overall championship titles and an overall runner-up finish, marking a successful campaign across six rounds of national racing competition. 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.

Following six rounds of competition, McKinley Kyle Paz was crowned the 2026 Overall Champion of the MotulMotoIR Super Underbone Open GP – Expert Class, while April King Mascardo secured the Overall Championship title in the MotulMotoIR Super Underbone Limited GP – Expert Class. Adding to the team’s season achievements, JM Malonzo finished 2nd Overall in the MotulMotoIR 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.

The championship finale further 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 secured 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 maintain a competitive edge throughout the race weekend.

Beyond the championship-winning performances, Yamaha SEC Racing Team continued to demonstrate its depth across 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 continued participation across multiple categories reflected the team’s efforts to provide developing riders with valuable racing experience and opportunities to strengthen their competitive abilities.

Meanwhile, Justinne Tolentino added another podium finish for Yamaha SEC Racing Team in the Super Sport Bike Women’s Championship, securing second place in the season finale. Her performance further contributed to the team’s strong conclusion to the championship, highlighting Yamaha’s continued presence in women’s motorcycle racing.

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 MotulMotoIR 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 and pursue greater achievements.

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.

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