Struggling Against Asia's Finest: UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines' Uphill Battle Continues Following Indonesia Setback
The 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship has proven to be an arduous journey for April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio of UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines. Their hopes of clinching the podium have been thwarted by a series of setbacks, presenting them with a formidable challenge to overcome. April, who secured a commendable third-place finish in the previous year, faced disappointment as he landed in the 11th position in the first race. However, misfortune struck during the second race when he lost control on the final turn while holding onto the third spot. This unfortunate turn of events transformed his promising performance into a disheartening Did Not Finish (DNF) result. Gian, who initially qualified in the 11th spot, struggled to secure the 24th place in the first race and the 17th place in the second.
As the championship approaches its conclusion, April currently occupies the 13th position in the overall rankings, while Gian finds himself positioned at 23rd. Looking ahead, their next challenge awaits on November 4-5 in China. To contend for a respectable finish this season, they must aim for near-perfection. Although the path seems formidable, the realm of greatness on the racetrack is earned through relentless determination and the belief that anything is achievable.full story here:
