The 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Esports GT Championship has officially concluded, and with that, our flagbearers have been selected for the larger Asia tournament. 16-year-old Enzo Ison, along with Russel Reyes and Michael Velasquez, will be heading to Bangkok, Thailand, in November to compete on behalf of the country.
More specifically, the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia Esports GT Championships will take place on November 14 to 15, and our trio will be up against the best sim racers in the region. However, they will arrive well-equipped with experience and support.
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“To Enzo, Russel, and Michael, we wish you the best of luck as you carry the Philippine flag in Bangkok,” said Sherwin Chua-Lim, Toyota Motor Philippines senior vice president for marketing division. “We are behind you as you go out there and push the limits for better.”
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Ison will be entering the Asia tournament as the champion of the Philippine junior class. Overall, he collated 130.5 points to take the local crown and secure his spot on the national team. Outside of the simulator, Ison also competes in the Tamaraw Class of the ongoing Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup. There, he races under the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Team.
Team Philippines: Russel ReyesPHOTO BY Toyota Motor Philippines
Reyes joins the national team as the sporting class winner and a returning competitor in the Asia championships. He last competed on this stage in 2024, when he raced alongside Ison. After a year away from competition, the 25-year-old returns stronger than ever, as Team Philippines goes for gold in Bangkok.
Team Philippines: Michael VelasquezPHOTO BY Toyota Motor Philippines
Finally, Velasquez enters his first Asia championship with pride and honor. He finished second in the Philippine sporting class, after a masterful race that saw him leading the opening lap in the final race.
Watch this space for the latest updates on Team Philippines and the 2026 TGR Asia Esports GT Championships.