Yamaha Grand Prix officially returns to PH

MANILA: The recently conducted first leg of the Yamaha Grand Prix held at the Tarlac Circuit Hill heralds the return of what is touted as “one of the country’s most important grassroots motorsports platforms.” 

Per Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH), the said racing series has been absent in the local racing scene for quite a while. Its return, however, has reignited the passions of local motorcycle racers ranging from young prospects, club racers, and seasoned competitors. 

Specifically, the event featured several race categories, including the BLU CRU Junior Cup, the Aerox SP One-make Race, the Sniper 155 One-make Race, the Underbone Limited GP, and the Sniper YClub race. 

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2025 Yamaha Grand Prix results

In the BLU CRU Junior Cup, young racers utilized identical examples of the Yamaha R15. As shared by YMPH, this category was designed to foster and train the next generation of Filipino racers. 

Emerging victorious in the 2025 Yamaha Grand Prix BLUE CRU Junior Cup leg one, Race one was Knox Pantaleon, followed by Ronal King Mangosong in second place, and Albert Geronimo in third. Race two, meanwhile, resulted in a first-place finish by Rand Erwin Bergania, Ronald King Mangosong in second, and Knox Pantaleon in third. 

In the Sniper YClub race, meanwhile, saw Cristian Mirasol in first place, followed by Mark Philip Mendizabal in second and Kevin Foronda in third. The said category’s second run ended with Mendizabal in first place, Mirasol in second, and Foronda in third. 

The 2025 Yamaha Grand Prix Aerox YClub race, its first run, concluded with Anrich Gavin Farin in first, Rod Van Cervantes in second, and Atayde in third. Race two, on the other hand, wrapped up with Farin in first place, Cervantes in second, and John Albert Halili in third. 

The Yamaha Sniper 155 One-make race finished up with Rand Erwin Bergania attaining first place, followed by JM Malonzo in second and Shan Espedilla in third. 

Finishing the Yamaha Aerox SP One-make race in first place was Renzzy Vigo, followed by JM Malonzo in second and Jasper Castro in third. 

The Yamaha Grand Prix race weekend was bookended with the Underbone Limited GP, which saw Timothy Rojas in second place, followed by Nedy Duran in second, and Renzzy Vigo in third place. 

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