CleanFuel's Yamada Bags 2 Wins in 2019 Giti Formula V1 Challenge Round 1

It was a very strong start for Team CleanFuel at the opening round of the 2019 Giti Formula V1 Challenge. This after Pro Class driver Ryo Yamada bagged not just one, but two victories at the highest form of motorsport to-date locally. Before his two top podium finishes, Yamada placed second in time trial, a fraction of a second behind Estefano Rivera of Team Toyota Otis/Obengers, who had the best lap of 1:50.178. Rivera and Yamada was joined by Ensport/Fourth Floor Racing's Stefan Ramirez in 3rd with a best lap time of 1:51.252. In Race 1, Yamada showed his mettle and snatched the victory away from Rivera, while Ramirez was at steady third place. Race 2 was no different as Yamada maintained his first place win ahead of his co-podium finishers. Second and third place was a different tune though with Ramirez finishing the race after Yamada, and Rivera trailing on third. For third and final race for Pro Class on the final day, lady luck sang a different tune with Cleanfuel Racing's Dominic Roque not finishing the race after crashing on Lap 4 and Yamada managing to finish on fourth spot. Since there were slight drizzles that day, drivers had to run on a more challenging track because of slippery road conditions. Aside from that, drivers have to endure the reverse grid challenge. In the end, Rivera finished the race in top spot, followed by Raymond Ronquillo of Frontrow Racing and Finland national Jussi Hoikka of Growl Thule Racing Team for second and third spot, respectively. [gallery size="vw_two_third_thumbnail_no_crop" ids="59104,59102,59105,59103">  

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • GAC International PH to bring in GS8 HEV
    GAC International PH to bring in GS8 HEV
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 27, 2026
  • Giti forges partnership with PTTI
    Giti forges partnership with PTTI
    Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 27, 2026
  • Denza PH launches D9 MPV
    Denza PH launches D9 MPV
    Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2026
  • Is P3.5-M the right price for the Honda Prelude?
    Is P3.5-M the right price for the Honda Prelude?
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 27, 2026
  • Denza inaugurates initial dealer network for PH
    Denza inaugurates initial dealer network for PH
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 27, 2026
  • EV Love: BEVs under Audi, BMW, BYD, Chevrolet
    EV Love: BEVs under Audi, BMW, BYD, Chevrolet
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 26, 2026
  • EV Love: list of BEV models recognized by DOE
    EV Love: list of BEV models recognized by DOE
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 25, 2026
  • EV Love: PHEVs from Chevy, Chery, Dongfeng, Aito, DFSK, Mercedes-Benz
    EV Love: PHEVs from Chevy, Chery, Dongfeng, Aito, DFSK, Mercedes-Benz
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 23, 2026
  • EV Love: PHEVs from Lamborghini, Porsche
    EV Love: PHEVs from Lamborghini, Porsche
    Paulo Papa . Feb 23, 2026
  • EV Love: Check out these PHEVs from Jetour, Lynk & Co; upcoming models from Denza, Geely, JAC
    EV Love: Check out these PHEVs from Jetour, Lynk & Co; upcoming models from Denza, Geely, JAC
    Paulo Papa . Feb 19, 2026
  • Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Ruben Manahan IV . Oct 20, 2025
  • Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Paulo Papa . Sep 23, 2025
  • How well do you understand traffic signs?
    How well do you understand traffic signs?
    Cesar Miguel . Sep 09, 2025
  • How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    Ruben Manahan IV . Sep 08, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • Hyundai Creta Premium: balancing engaging drive,comfort
    Hyundai Creta Premium: balancing engaging drive,comfort
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 13, 2026
  • First drive: 4th-gen Changan CS55 Plus
    First drive: 4th-gen Changan CS55 Plus
    Paulo Papa . Feb 09, 2026
  • Changan CS15: small upgrades makes the difference
    Changan CS15: small upgrades makes the difference
    Cesar Miguel . Feb 06, 2026
  • First drive: Changan Eado Plus
    First drive: Changan Eado Plus
    Paulo Papa . Feb 03, 2026
  • Ford Ranger Raptor V6: off-road conqueror is a decent daily driver
    Ford Ranger Raptor V6: off-road conqueror is a decent daily driver
    Cesar Miguel . Jan 07, 2026