Yamaha SEC Racing Team Delivers Multiple Wins in 2026 Motul MOTOIR Round 2

The second round of the Motul MOTOIR series turned into a showcase of Yamaha’s racing muscle, with the SEC Racing Team delivering a string of victories and podium finishes that underscored their dominance across categories.

From the first green light, Yamaha riders displayed a blend of speed, control, and consistency that kept them at the sharp end of the grid. In the Super Underbone LTD GP (Expert) class, April King Mascardo converted his P2 qualifying spot into a commanding win, while McKinley Kyle Paz — who started on pole — fought hard to secure second. In the Intermediate division, JM Malonzo showed grit, finishing fourth after qualifying third.

Momentum carried into the Super Underbone OPEN GP Sprint (Expert), where Paz and Mascardo once again locked out the top two spots, proving Yamaha’s depth in sprint racing. Malonzo added to the tally with a P3 finish in the Intermediate Sprint, keeping Yamaha’s colors firmly on the podium.

The highlight came in the Super Underbone OPEN GP (Expert), where Paz stormed to victory from P2 on the grid, with Mascardo close behind in second. Malonzo, meanwhile, delivered his best performance of the weekend in the Intermediate class, turning a P2 start into a race win — a result that spoke volumes about Yamaha’s strength across divisions.

Yamaha’s presence wasn’t limited to underbone racing. In the Super Sport Bike Women’s Championship, Justine Bethanny Tolentino continued to gain valuable track time, finishing fifth after qualifying third. In the Super Maxi 185 Open, Paz added yet another podium, taking second place.

Across the weekend, Yamaha’s consistency was unmistakable: multiple wins, repeated 1‑2 finishes, and podiums in nearly every category. The SEC Racing Team’s preparation and discipline, paired with Yamaha’s race‑proven machines, made Round 2 a statement of intent.

With momentum firmly on their side, Yamaha now looks ahead to the next rounds with confidence — determined to sustain their competitive edge and keep delivering results that remind everyone why they remain one of the strongest forces in Philippine racing.