With Timothy Joseph “TJ” Alberto sealing the championship one round early, Access Plus Racing arrives at the 2025 Philippine Superbike Championship (PSBK) finale with a new target in sight. The fight now centers on Troy Alberto, as the team aims to secure 2nd overall at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) and close the season on a high.
TJ Alberto heads into the season finale with a different kind of challenge after securing his 5th consecutive PSBK crown. He will race the all-new 7th-generation Ducati Panigale V4, which makes its competitive debut this weekend. Originally intended for the 2026 season, Access Plus Racing is using the final round to accelerate development and gather valuable data under real race conditions. Powered by the latest MotoGP-derived Desmosedici Stradale engine producing 216 hp, the new Panigale brings cutting-edge technology straight from Ducati’s world championship program. TJ has already tested the bike several times and is eager to put it through its paces in race trim.
On top of that, he will also compete in the newly introduced PSBK SS600 class aboard the Ducati Panigale V2, making this one of his busiest weekends of the year.
While TJ takes on a development role with the new Panigale, the pressure shifts to his younger brother Troy Alberto, who enters the finale locked in a tight battle for 2nd in the championship. With just a 5-point advantage over Marvin Mangulabnan, Troy must finish ahead in both races to secure the runner-up position.
It has been a season of highs and lows for the younger Alberto — strong podium runs and multiple 1–2 finishes with his brother, but also mechanical setbacks and bouts of bad luck. Still, the progress has been undeniable. With lessons learned and a renewed mindset, Troy arrives at CIS with full confidence and is determined to send off the current-generation Ducati Panigale V4 on a high note.
The season finale will also feature a new Qualifying format. Rather than one session, riders will take part in three timed runs on Saturday, with their combined times setting the grid. Race 1 and Race 2 will then take place on Sunday, November 30, to close out the 2025 season.
Troy Alberto, #69:
“I’m 5 points ahead of Marvin heading into the last round, so the goal is simple—finish ahead in at least one race to secure 2nd in the championship. It’s been a rocky season, but we’ve been building up nicely and I’m feeling confident for this final weekend. It’s also the last race for this generation of the V4 R, so I’d really like to cap off its run with a win.”
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