From Setback to Success: Kyle Paz Secures First Season Podium as Yamaha Philippines Racing Team Battles Strong at ARRC Round Two
The Yamaha Philippines Racing Team demonstrated incredible resilience at the Asia Road Racing Championship Round 2 in Thailand. After a challenging DNF in Race 1, McKinley Kyle Paz made a spectacular comeback to secure his first SS600 podium of the season with a P3 finish. Meanwhile, Underbone 150 riders April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas earned vital points with consistent top-15 finishes. This performance reinforces Yamaha’s “Defy Limits” spirit as they climb the international standings.
– Diana Lyn A | Traffic Network PH
YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM FIGHTS BACK STRONG AT ARRC ROUND 2 THAILAND
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Yamaha Motor Philippines showcased resilience and determination at Round 2 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand, with the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team battling through intense competition and challenging race conditions across the weekend.
Despite a demanding round, the team delivered a breakthrough moment as McKinley Kyle Paz secured his first podium finish of the season in Race 2 of the Supersport 600 category, marking a strong comeback after an unfortunate end to Race 1.
PAZ BOUNCES BACK WITH PODIUM FINISH
Continuing his campaign with the Hong Leong Yamaha Racing Team, Paz showed strong pace throughout the weekend, qualifying P5.
In Race 1, Paz was in contention for a strong finish before a late-race crash in the final laps forced him out of the race, resulting in a DNF after an otherwise competitive performance.
Refusing to let the setback define the weekend, Paz returned determined in Race 2 and delivered a composed and aggressive ride to secure P3, earning his first podium of the 2026 ARRC season.
The result marks an important breakthrough in his campaign and highlights the grit and fighting spirit behind Yamaha’s international racing effort.
MASCARDO AND ROJAS CONTINUE INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
In the Underbone 150 category under the Yamaha Racetech Philippines Racing Team, April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas continued to gain valuable ground against one of the most competitive grids in Asian racing.
Mascardo qualified P2 and pushed through a challenging weekend to finish P11 in Race 1 and P8 in Race 2, consistently battling within the midfield against experienced regional contenders.
Meanwhile, Rojas qualified P20 and steadily improved his pace across both races, finishing P14 in Race 1 and P13 in Race 2. As one of the newer additions to Yamaha’s international lineup, the weekend provided another important step in his continued development on the ARRC stage.
DEFYING LIMITS THROUGH ADVERSITY
ARRC Round 2 tested every rider with intense pace, physical demands, and unforgiving race conditions. For Yamaha Philippines, the weekend became a story of persistence, recovery, and determination under pressure.
From Paz’s comeback podium to the continued progress of Mascardo and Rojas, the team demonstrated its willingness to fight through adversity and continue pushing forward against Asia’s best.
With momentum beginning to build, Yamaha Philippines remains focused on the rounds ahead as the team continues its pursuit to Defy Limits on the international stage.
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