Alex Yee made his long-awaited return to WTCS racing in Yokohama and crossed the line fifth, just 44 seconds behind winner Matthew Hauser. The 27-year-old Olympic champion spent 2025 focused on marathon running and became the second-fastest Briton of all time in December. His podium finish was the best result for a Brit in the men's race since he claimed gold in Paris.

Hauser became the first man to defend his title in Yokohama, with Miguel Hidalgo second and Luke Willian third. Yee edged out Vetle Thorn for fourth, while compatriots Jack Willis and Max Stapley finished eighth and 15th. Beth Potter placed second in the women's race but her performance details were not elaborated on in the source.

Great Britain dominated the para racing events. Henry Urand won gold in PTS3 with Ryan Taylor fifth, Josh Landmann took sixth in PTWC, and Hannah Moore earned silver in women's PTS4. Yee's fifth-place finish marks a solid start to his comeback but leaves questions about whether he can recapture elite WTCS form.