Alberto Bros. Conquer PSBK Opener

A quick getaway in Race 1 on Sunday saw TJ take the lead into the first corner, with Troy slotting into P2. The younger Alberto was then hounded by Mangulabnan aboard the Aprilia, with the two trading positions nearly every lap. Troy reclaimed P2 with just two laps to go, but a lapped rider delayed his progress just enough for Mangulabnan to squeeze past. TJ, meanwhile, controlled the race from the front and built a commanding lead to win by 4.729 seconds. Troy crossed the line in 3rd, only 0.338 seconds behind P2, while also setting his personal best lap at CIS.

Race 2 in the afternoon saw TJ start from pole, with both Access Plus Racing riders making another strong launch to claim P1 and P2 going into Turn 1. Mangulabnan once again applied pressure on Troy and briefly moved into 2nd before turning his attention to chasing down TJ. However, Troy fought back to retake the position on lap 3. The battle resumed lap after lap, with Troy maintaining composure under pressure. He held firm to claim 2nd place in a drag race to the finish, edging Marvin by just 0.057 seconds. TJ cruised to another dominant win, completing a perfect weekend and starting his bid for a 5th straight title in ideal fashion.

Mirroring his sons’ success, team principal and multi-titled champion Toti Alberto also stood on the top step of the podium that weekend. Proving he’s still as fast as ever, he claimed an overall win in the Ducati Cup.

Access Plus Racing now leads the championship as the Philippine Superbike Championship heads to the Batangas Racing Circuit for Round 2 on June 7–8. The team aims to return even stronger, this time targeting a clean sweep of both races.

TJ Alberto, #77: “It was a really good opening weekend, and we were strong throughout practice all the way into the races. Although it wasn’t the most exciting race for me, coming out with two wins is the best outcome I could hope for. This is only the start of the season, and I think the battles will really begin at BRC next month. We showed last year that we can be dominant on both tracks, and I’m looking forward to fighting for more victories in Round 2.”

Troy Alberto, #69: “Great to be back in PSBK. Coming into the weekend, I really didn’t know what to expect. But thanks to the team, I was able to deliver strong results with two podium finishes. The season is still long, and I’m hoping to maintain this momentum and keep building as the races go on. Looking forward to the next race in BRC.”

Toti Alberto, Team Principal: “Coming into the season opener, we were confident that we had the pace to win. It was a near-perfect weekend for TJ and Troy — and if it weren’t for the incident in Race 1, we could have finished 1-2 in both races. I’m also happy that Troy is back in fighting form, and I’m sure he’ll be challenging for race wins soon, which his older brother won’t like! It was a great way to start the year, and all the team’s hard work during the off-season paid off.”