Anton wins in Malaysia, takes Formula Trophy lead

Manila Times - Nov 10, 2026

BAGUIO CITY — Filipino racing driver Iñigo Anton bounced back from a disappointing season opener to capture a commanding victory in the Formula Trophy Malaysia at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, over the weekend. He also seized the lead for the overall championship after two rounds. The 21-year-old Anton dominated the weekend races, topping the practice sessions, claiming pole position in the qualifying, winning race 1 on Saturday and recording the fastest lap as he outpaced a competitive international field featuring drivers backed by prominent European racing academies. Driving for AXLE Sports, managed by former Formula One driver Alex Yoong, Anton clocked 30 minutes and 44.529 seconds to rule the 14-lap opening race on Saturday, finishing ahead of Britain’s Timo Jüngling of Xcel Motorsport and AXLE teammate Jaime Ambrose. Anton finished outside the podium in race 2 but recovered with a second-place finish in race 3 on Sunday. Germany’s Jesse Phillips of LN4 Fusion topped race 2, followed by China’s Chen Sicong and the Netherlands’ Rafael Vaessen. Jüngling, meanwhile, ruled race 3 in 31:24.161, with Anton taking second place ahead of Ambrose. Anton’s performance in Malaysia earned the lone Filipino driver on the grid enough points to move on top of the championship standings heading into...

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