Stuart Maloney & Kristian Yearwood Reclaim Throne in BCIC Rally Barbados 2026 Finish

ST PHILIP, Barbados – One year after stepping away from the Barbados Rally Club’s premier event, 2024 champions Stuart Maloney and Kristian Yearwood have stormed back to the top of the podium at the 36th BCIC Rally Barbados. 

After 19 special stages, Maloney held off a fierce challenge from last year’s winner, Jamaican Kyle Gregg, who, co-driven by Yearwood’s brother Kreigg, finished second, just 10.60 seconds adrift.

Mark Maloney and his son Justin rounded out the podium, a further 4.40 seconds behind Gregg in a tight three-way battle.

“This is no comparison to last year, where I disappointed myself so much,” said an emotional Maloney at the finish.

“This has been a total redemption drive. I went out relatively conservatively at first and realised there was no option but to go maximum attack, considering the pace of the others. It was tough at night with the lights and the depth they spot, and Sunday morning, Kyle showed me that I couldn’t be conservative, and I had to turn it up a bit in the afternoon. I want to thank Kristian for having the confidence to sit next to me after a huge crash, and to this fantastic team and family who make it all happen.”

Barry Mayers further extended his legendary 2WD record, claiming his seventh class victory with co-driver Moishe Steinbok in their Ford Fiesta. Mayers finished 11th overall, his first 2WD win outside the top ten.

The 36th edition kicked off under floodlights with the Riddara SuperSpecial on Friday at Bushy Park Barbados in St Philip, and concluded with the FLOW SuperSpecial on Sunday afternoon.

A record 40 cars started in the four-wheel-drive classes, and a record 28 female participants, including three drivers for the first time, were part of a field of 116 crews from 11 countries.