November 2, 2026

Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup Concludes 2026 Season; GR 86 Racing Class Announced For 2027


The 2026 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup has come to a close. Alain Gabriel Alzona from Toyota General Santos – Davao Racing, Bern Zaragoza from Resultado Racing, and Iñigo Anton from Obengers Racing have emerged as the champions in their respective classes after four grueling and heated weekends, with the fourth and final race weekend happening last October 24 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.

Vios one-make race cars (OMR) battled it out in the Super Sporting, Sporting and Legacy Classes, while the Tamaraw OMRs went wheel-to-wheel in the Tamaraw Class.

The penultimate sprint race, which awarded double points, saw intense action in the Super Sporting Class, as Joaquin Garrido, who started at P2, was able to secure the lead as early as the first turn. A few laps later, Red Diwa was sent careening off course into the grass with an errant collision in the rear from Garrido but made a miraculous recovery by driving back into the track, regaining his position. Garrido later encountered trouble and had to regroup at the pit, managing to reenter later in the race at the bottom position.

Meanwhile, the penultimate Tamaraw Class race was tight, except for a climactic incident in the final lap, where Raymond Cudala veered off course at a corner while battling Oliver Aquino. That made him give up the lead he was protecting throughout the whole race, resulting in David Enzo Ison crossing the finish line in first place. Ison, however, was later relegated to third place due to a time penalty for exceeding track limits.

Race Weekend 4 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup was more than just a series of races, as it was a can’t-miss experience for racing and car enthusiasts. Beyond the sprint races, it held huge moments such as the unveiling of the GR 86 OMR through a track showcase for the public, and the announcement of the GR 86 Class for the 2027 season. TMP President Masando Hashimoto also revealed that Rookie Racing Garage Manila, a home for people who love cars, will be opening in the country.

“Despite the challenges we faced this year, we continued to race with a purpose. Throughout the 2026 season, we learned, tested, improved, and pushed ourselves forward. As always, we use motorsports as a platform to help shape a better future for mobility,” shared Hashimoto.

“While this season may be ending, our journey is entering an exciting new chapter. We look forward to welcoming a new generation of drivers and enthusiasts as we expand our racing platform to three one-make race classes: the Vios, the Tamaraw, and now, the GR86,” he added.

Below is the full list of winners for Race Weekend 4 and the overall 2026 season:

Race Weekend 4 Winners

Sprint Race 7 – Legacy Class

  1. Paolo Ang (Madkart – R Racing)
  2. Oliver Estrella (Oliver Autoworx)
  3. Gabie Desales (Gel Napat Racing – R Racing)
Sprint Race 8 – Legacy Class
  1. Paolo Ang (Madkart – R Racing)
  2. Angelo Gabriel Matias (Pertua Racing Team)
  3. Oliver Estrella (Oliver Autoworx)
Sprint Race 10 – Super Sporting Class
  1. Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Davao Racing)
  2. Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela)
  3. Joaquin Garrdio (Obengers Racing)
Sprint Race 10 – Sporting Class
  1. Bern Zaragoza (Resultado Racing)
  2. Julia De Los Angeles (Obengers Racing)
  3. Mike Santos (R Racing)
Sprint Race 10 – Tamaraw Class
  1. Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing)
  2. Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team)
  3. Jesse Garcia (Obengers Racing)
Sprint Race 11 – Super Sporting Class
  1. Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Davao Racing)
  2. Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela)
  3. Michael Bryan Co (R Racing – TDG Group)
Sprint Race 11 – Sporting Class
  1. Joshua David Marquez (Obengers Racing)
  2. Mike Santos (R Racing)
  3. Luigi Co (R Racing – TDG Group)
Sprint Race 11 – Tamaraw Class
  1. Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team)
  2. Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing)
  3. David Enzo Ison (Toyota Gazoo Racing Team)
Sprint Race 11 – Super Sporting Class
  1. Maila Alivia (Toyota Isabela – Edgesport Racing)
  2. Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela)
  3. Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Davao Racing)
Sprint Race 12 – Sporting Class
  1. Bern Zaragoza (Resultado Racing)
  2. Bong Garbes (Toyota San Fernando – Inbox Racing Team)
  3. Mike Santos (R Racing)
Sprint Race 12 – Tamaraw Class
  1. Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing)
  2. Raymond Cudala (R Racing – TDG Group)
  3. Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team)
2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Season Winners

Super Sporting Class
  1. Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Davao Racing)
  2. Red Diwa (Toyota Isabela)
  3. Joaquin Garrido (Obengers Racing)
Sporting Class
  1. Bern Zaragoza (Resultao Racing)
  2. Mike Santos (R Racing)
  3. Joshua David Marquez (Obengers Racing)
Tamaraw Class
  1. Iñigo Anton (Obengers Racing)
  2. Oliver Aquino (Toyota Bicutan Racing Team)
  3. Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team)
Team Championship
  1. Toyota Isabela – Resultado
  2. Toyota San Fernando – Gen San
  3. Obengers Racing

No comments:

Post a Comment

Feel free to comment or share your views. Comments that are derogatory and/or spam will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to moderate and/or remove comments.