Team Philippines is all set for the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Asia Esports GT Championship, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 15. This is the third time that Malaysia will be hosting the TGR Asia Finals.
The 2026 TGR Asia Esports GT Championship will feature 15 drivers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, who will go head-to-head across three virtual races for individual and team honors and a share of the USD 31,000 (around P2 million) prize pool.
Representing Team Philippines are returning drivers Enzo Ison (16 years old) and Russel Reyes (25 years old), while Team PH’s newcomer is Michael Velasquez (26 years old). Of note, Reyes competed in the Asia regional finals in 2022, 2023, and 2024, while Ison participated in 2024 and 2025.
Indonesia’s Andika Rama will defend his title following victories in 2023 and 2025, while Malaysia’s Taj Aiman, the 2024 champion, will race on home ground in pursuit of another win. Singapore’s Ar Muhammad Aleef, the 2020 champion, completes the trio of former winners returning to challenge for the title.
Toyota said that the TGR Asia Esports GT Championship shows its continued efforts to support the growing regional e-Motorsports community. The event brings this spirit of learning through racing to the virtual track, allowing more drivers to compete, learn, and showcase their skills.
“The Asia Finals bring together talented drivers from across the region, united by their passion for racing. We are thrilled to bring the competition back to Malaysia, where former champions and emerging talent will compete alongside one another,” said Toyota Motor Asia Vice President Preston Tan.
“We have also been especially encouraged to see drivers from previous editions go on to compete in real-world motorsport, and even on bigger stages such as the Asian Games, a testament to how the championship can be a genuine pathway into the sport,” Tan added.
All 15 drivers will compete across three races, beginning at Grand Valley – Highway 1 in the GR Supra Racing Concept ’18 – Gr.3, followed by Nürburgring GP in the GR Yaris RZ “High performance” ’20. The final race will see drivers take on Fuji Speedway in the SF23 Super Formula/Toyota ’23, with each change of circuit and car challenging competitors to adapt as they pursue the regional titles.
Podium finishes are crucial, as drivers will earn points based on their finishing positions. Drivers will earn 25 points for first place, 20 for second, and 16 for third, with points awarded down to 15th place. A two-point fastest-lap bonus gives drivers another chance to gain an edge.
A total prize pool of USD 31,000 (around P2 million) will be awarded across the individual and team categories. The prize pool breakdown is as follows:
Champion (Individual) – USD 8,000 / around P504,000
Champion (Team) – USD 8,000 / around P504,000
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1st Runner-up (Individual) – USD 4,500 / around P284,000
1st Runner-up (Team) – USD 4,500 / around P284,000
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2nd Runner-up (Individual) – USD 3,000 / around P189,000
2nd Runner-up (Team) – USD 3,000 / around P189,000
Fans across the region can also follow the 2026 finals live on Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia’s Facebook page, while Filipino fans can join the community in cheering for Reyes, Ison and Velasquez on the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook page.
Autocar’s Take
Toyota remains committed to supporting the e-Motorsports community as it continues to host the Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia Esports GT Championship. For this year, Team Philippines is all set to compete for the top finish. Composed of Enzo Ison, Russel Reyes, and Michael Velasquez, Team PH hopes to bring home the crown. The upcoming competition is tough, as it will be participated in by former champions who already know how to win. But this makes the competition even sweeter for our representatives, as they have the opportunity to pull off an upset.
