YAMAHA PHILIPPINES SETS SIGHTS ON VICTORY AS ARRC 2026 SEASON BEGINS

• 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 Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 season with a clear objective—to compete at the highest level and deliver results on the international stage. Backed by a strengthened racing program, the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team fields a focused and determined lineup ready to take on Asia’s most competitive grid, carrying the momentum and confidence to push beyond boundaries.

Leading the charge is McKinley Kyle Paz, representing Yamaha in the Supersport 600 class under the Hong Leong Yamaha Racing Team aboard the Yamaha YZF-R6. Facing some of the region’s most experienced riders, Paz enters the season with confidence and intent, continuing to prove his capability on the international stage while setting the tone for Yamaha Philippines’ campaign.

In the Underbone 150 category, Yamaha strengthens its presence through the Yamaha Racetech Philippines Racing Teamwith April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas. Mascardo brings valuable experience and composure, aiming for consistent results against a highly competitive field, while Rojas steps onto the international stage with determination and the drive to make an immediate impact, adding depth and energy to Yamaha’s campaign.

The ARRC remains one of Asia’s most demanding racing platforms, where speed, endurance, and precision are tested in every round. For Yamaha Philippines, each race is an opportunity to raise the standard, compete without hesitation, and showcase the strength of its racing DNA. With a unified direction and strengthened lineup, the team approaches the season opener with urgency and focus as they take on Round 1 at the Sepang International Circuit from April 10 to 12.

DEFY LIMITS
More than a statement, “Defy Limits” defines Yamaha’s mindset as the season begins. It is a commitment to push harder, go further, and break through every boundary on the track. As the lights go out, Yamaha Philippines stands ready—relentless, focused, and driven by performance. Because on the international stage, limits are not respected—they are broken.