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DOUBLE HOME WIN FOR CRISTIAN

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  Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship for the TVS Racing International Championship category concluded today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where Italian ace Cristian Borrelli completed a sensational weekend double on home soil.   Right from the start, Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos bolted off the grid to claim the holeshot, pursued closely by Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli, Vietnam’s Luca Agostinelli, India’s Chiranth Vishwanath, and Cristian. The battle lines were drawn almost immediately, with Luca seizing the lead on Lap 2 while Cristian carving his way up to third.   The turning point arrived on Lap 4 during a breathtaking four-way shuffle for the lead. Spain’s Luis Miguel ignited the attack by clocking a rapid 1’50.837s to slip past Luca. Sensing his moment, Cristian spotted an opening and pounced, executing a maneuver to seize top position from Luis. That decisive move shattered the leading pack’s rhythm, triggering a frantic six-bike freight train that swapped positions at turns.   Behind the front runners, Ramdan delivered an extraordinary fightback on Lap 6. Trailing the group in sixth, he unleashed a searing 1’50.228s lap to execute a daring double overtake into third, reigniting his podium hopes with Republic of South Africa’s Oratilwe Phiri tucked right in his slipstream.   The final lap evolved into a sprint with Cristian commanded the lead under fierce pressure from Luis, while Pedrinho launched a blistering last-gasp charge. Pushing his machine to the absolute limit, Pedrinho posted the outright fastest lap of the race at 1’49.796s, brilliantly snatching third from Ramdan at the final complex of corners.   Up front, Cristian held his nerve, powering across the finish line in 13’03.367s to secure a clean sweep of the Misano weekend. Luis took a valiant second place just 0.173s behind at 13’03.540s, while Pedrinho completed the podium in third at 13’03.961s. Ramdan crossed the line in fourth with total time of 13’04.189s, with Oratilwe rounding out the top five at 13’05.053s.   Cristian commented, “I really didn’t expect to take a double victory this weekend. Race 1 was crazy and intense with so much overtaking, whereas in Race 2, my focus was entirely on managing my pace and defending cleanly at the front. I gave it everything out there, and to deliver this double win on home soil for Italy feels unbelievable. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to FIM Italy and TVS Asia for giving me this fantastic opportunity to compete, as well as the chance to test myself against such talented riders from all around the world.”   TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. CRISTIAN BORRELLI – ITALY (13’03.367s) 2. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (13’03.540s) 3. PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (13’03.961s) 4. MOHD RAMDAN MOHD ROSLI – MALAYSIA (13’04.189s) 5. ORATILWE PHIRI – REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (13’05.053s)

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CRISTIAN CLINCHED HOME WIN

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  Race 1 of the TVS Racing International Championship delivered breathtaking action today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, culminating in an electrifying home victory for Italy’s Cristian Borrelli.   Pole-sitter Pedrinho Matos from Portugal launched cleanly off the line to take the holeshot, tailed closely by Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli, India’s Chiranth Vishwanath, Vietnam’s Luca Agostinelli, and South Africa’s Oratilwe Phiri. Drama unfolded on the opening lap when Chiranth and Nicaragua’s Andoni Dominguez Martinez tangled, while Andoni was forced into an early retirement, Chiranth demonstrated remarkable composure to keep his machine upright and rejoin the fray.   On Lap 2, Pedrinho maintained his advantage at the front, but Luca signaled his intentions with a blistering 1’53.668s lap, slipping past Ramdan into second and applying immense pressure just 0.020s behind the leader. Ramdan dropped to third, with Oratilwe in fourth and Cristian steadily closing in at fifth.   The lead traded hands on Lap 3 as Luca surged past Pedrinho into P1. Behind them, Cristian unleashed a rapid 1’50.712s to snatch third, pushing Ramdan down to fourth. Pedrinho struck back on Lap 4 to reclaim the lead, sparking an intense multi-rider scuffle. Ramdan fought past Cristian for third, while Spain’s Luis Miguel carved his way through the field, posting a 1’50.704s to join the leading pack in sixth.   The battle reached fever pitch on Lap 5 when Luca reclaimed the lead, only for Cristian to make an audacious sweep into first position. Pedrinho immediately launched a counterattack on Cristian but was held off. By Lap 6, Cristian held firm at the front, fending off Luca, Ramdan, Pedrinho, and Luis in a tightly knit freight train.   The final lap produced pure tactical warfare. Luca slipped past Cristian to momentarily grab the lead, while Pedrinho made a daring dive past Luca into the final corner. However, Cristian executed a flawless drive out of the final turn, slipstreaming down the home straight to pip his rivals at the line by a mere 0.063s, taking the checkered flag in 13’05.070s.   Luca settled for a valiant second place at 13’05.133s, while Pedrinho completed the podium in third with a total time of 13’05.222s. Luis concluded a strong comeback ride in fourth at 13’05.417s, just ahead of Ramdan in fifth at 13’05.449s.   Cristian said, “It was a completely crazy race from start to finish. There were so many overtakes, and every single rider at the front was pushing at an incredible pace.”   “I had a lot of fun out there, but with the level being this competitive, it was definitely far from easy. To take the win here on home soil in front of the local crowd is an unforgettable feeling. The bike felt great, and I hope we can carry this exact momentum into Race 2 tomorrow.”   TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. CRISTIAN BORRELLI – ITALY (13’05.070s) 2. LUCA AGOSTINELLI – VIETNAM (13’05.133s) 3. PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (13’05.222s) 4. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (13’05.417s) 5. MOHD RAMDAN MOHD ROSLI – MALAYSIA (13’05.449s)

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PEDRINHO CLAIMED POLE AT MISANO

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  The Qualifying session for the TVS Racing International Championship category concluded today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy, for Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos set the benchmark with the fastest lap time to secure pole position for the upcoming races.   An early setback shook up the session when India’s Sarthak Chavan crashed on his opening lap, forcing him back into the pits and costing him valuable track time and mileage.   Seven minutes into the session, Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli hit a top speed of 187 km/h on his third lap, clocking a blistering 1’50.761s to lead the timing sheets early. Luca Agostinelli of Vietnam maintained consistent pace throughout his early run, but his personal best of 1’50.979s left him 0.218s adrift of Ramdan.   India’s Chiranth Vishwanath, who had struggled for pace yesterday after finishing 8th and 10th in Practice 1 and Practice 2 respectively, displayed marked improvement today. He logged a 1’51.464s to temporarily break into the top five.   With four minutes left on the clock, Italian home favourite Cristian Borrelli posted a 1’50.958s to claim second position, relegating Luca to third.   However, Pedrinho Matos was not to be outdone. Reaching a top speed of 186.5 km/h, the Portuguese rider shaved crucial fractions off the benchmark, posting an unbeatable 1’50.303s to snatch pole position with just two minutes remaining.   The session ended with Pedrinho on top of the timesheets. Ramdan settled for second place with his early effort of 1’50.761s, while Cristian secured third with a 1’50.958s. Luca finished fourth with a 1’50.979s, and Chiranth lowered his lap time to 1’51.040s to round out the top five.   Pedrinho commented, “It has been an incredible day here at Misano, and securing pole position is the best possible way to head into race day. The most important thing is the massive progress we made between yesterday’s practice sessions and today’s qualifying run.”   “Yesterday we lacked a bit of confidence on certain sections of the track, but the team did an outstanding job working on the setup, and the bike felt completely dialed in today.”   “Tomorrow’s race is definitely going to be an intense, hard-fought battle from start to finish. I’m feeling confident, mentally prepared, and ready to fight with everything I have from lights out to bring home the victory for the team.”   TOP 5 FASTEST – QUALIFYING  PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (1’50.303s) MOHD RAMDAN MOHD ROSLI – MALAYSIA (1’50.761s) CRISTIAN BORRELLI – ITALY (1’50.958s) LUCA AGOSTINELLI – VIETNAM (1’50.979s) CHIRANTH VISHWANATH – INDIA (1’51.040s)

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RAMDAN BLAZED AT MISANO

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Practice sessions for the TVS Racing International Championship category got underway today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy, for Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. A blistering run in Practice 2 saw Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli emerge as the fastest rider on the combined practice timesheets. Early in Practice 1, Oratilwe Phiri from the Republic of South Africa set the fastest lap time of 1’51.237s over seven laps to top the session. India’s Sarthak Chavan completed 10 laps and posted a 1’51.583s to claim second place. Italy’s Cristian Borreli showed steady form on home soil, clocking 1’51.744s to secure third, just 0.161s adrift of Sarthak. Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli of Malaysia and Luis Miguel of Spain tied on a lap time of 1’52.283s to round out the top five. Later in Practice 2, Ramdan produced a stunning turnaround, dropping his benchmark to 1’50.543s to climb straight to the top of the leaderboard. Luca Agostinelli from Vietnam posted a 1’50.814s, just 0.271s behind Ramdan to take second place, while Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos clocked 1’51.059s to seal third. Sarthak improved his personal best to 1’51.185s, which placed him fourth overall in the session. Cristian completed the top five with a best lap of 1’51.497s. On the combined practice timesheets, Ramdan finished fastest overall, followed by Luca in second and Pedrinho in third. Sarthak and Oratilwe capped off the top five. Ramdan said, “Overall, it was a very positive day across both sessions. Practice 2 went especially well, I managed to shave nearly two seconds off my lap time compared to Practice 1. We struggled with suspension setup issues this morning, but we took a clear step forward this afternoon and the bike felt much better. I still believe there is more pace to find, particularly by refining my lines through the corners in sectors 1, 2, and 3. For tomorrow’s Qualifying, the goal is to improve the lap time further. I feel focused, well-prepared, and determined to fight for maximum points this weekend in Misano.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. MOHD RAMDAN MOHD ROSLI – MALAYSIA (1’50.543s) 2. LUCA AGOSTINELLI – VIETNAM (1’50.814s) 3. PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (1’51.059s) 4. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (1’51.185s) 5. ORATILWE PHIRI – REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (1’51.237s)

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KAITO WON, HAFIZH CHAMPION

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 reached a milestone at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, where the ASB1000 category saw Japan’s Kaito Toba of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM claimed a dominant victory, while a calculated second-place finish officially crowned Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM the 2026 ASB1000 Overall Champion with a round to spare. When the race began, Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES surged off the line to take the holeshot, but was quickly overhauled before the end of the opening lap by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Behind them, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA ran third, with Hafizh shadowing closely in fourth. The lead battles escalated on lap 2 as Hafizh sliced up to second, but Kaito and Keito retaliated swiftly. By lap 3, Kaito set the benchmark at 2’06.509s to snatch the lead from Nakarin. Kaito then lowered the benchmark further on lap 4 with a 2’06.179s, pulling a comfortable margin while early drama saw Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT crash out and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM retire with a mechanical failure. Behind the runaway leader, Hafizh faced relentless resistance from Keito before executing a clean move on lap 5 to break into the podium places. Slicing past Nakarin on lap 6, Hafizh assumed second place, trailing Kaito by 1.821s. Kaito clocked the race’s fastest lap of 2’06.128s on lap 7, consolidating a two-second cushion. Understanding the broader championship picture, Hafizh opted for a risk-free ride. Rather than risking a late-race crash against the blistering leader, Hafizh kept a solid three-second margin over main title rival Keito. Kaito maintained his faultless rhythm to take the checkered flag first at 29’37.223s. Crossing the line in second at 29’40.108s, Hafizh missed out on a 10th straight victory but secured the coveted ASB1000 riders’ championship on home soil. Keito completed the podium in third at 29’44.452s, while the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo of Azroy and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi rounded out the top five. Hafizh said, “I really want to thank everyone involved in this project. Most of all, thank you to our boss, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, who has trusted me for three years now. In this third year, we made several changes to myself and within the team, and everyone played their part. The race was so tough out there. Battling Keito mid-race was intense. Every time I tried to pass him in the corners, he fought back hard, and that allowed Kaito to pull a gap ahead.” “Around the middle of the race, I had to think about the championship. I knew I had the speed to catch Kaito, but I didn’t need an all-out battle with him. The real mission was to finish in front of Keito. Our approach was simple, if you can win, go win, but if not, make sure you stay ahead of Keito. We rode a smart, calculated race, and we pulled it off.” “Thank you so much to all the fans who came out, to Team Principal Steven Tan, Team Manager Razmin, and the whole crew. We had to change crew chiefs several times because of their World Championship duties, but we worked hard and made the best out of our package. A massive thank you to all the fans in Johor and throughout Malaysia. And finally, this is dedicated to my late brother, Farres. We never forget you.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. KAITO TOBA – FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM (29’37.223s) 2. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (29’40.108s) 3. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (29’44.452s) 4. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’48.355s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’51.749s)

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WAHYU’S PERFECT FINAL CORNER SNATCH

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 brought to a conclusion in the Race 2 of SS600 category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA capitalized on an opening at the final corner to claim a breathtaking victory. When the race got underway, Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM made a solid launch to seize the holeshot, pursued closely by Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA. Race 1 winner Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND slotted into third, but a mechanical problem on the opening tour forced him into sudden retirement. The championship fight intensified instantly as Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING began his assault from fourth. On lap 3, Wahyu posted a fast lap of 2’11.241s to stay within touching distance of the leaders just as Faerozi and Kasma drafted past Anupab. Kasma then made a decisive move on Faerozi into Turn 1 on lap 4 to take the lead. The middle stages produced non-stop overtakes among the frontrunners. Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA clocked the race’s fastest lap of 2’11.056s on lap 5 to join the podium scrap, while Anupab executed a bold dive at the final corner to momentarily disrupt Kasma’s rhythm. Kasma quickly countered on lap 6, leading the pack through intense pressure from Anupab, Faerozi, and Wahyu. On lap 8, Wahyu picked off Faerozi for third, locking onto Kasma and Anupab. On the final lap, Kasma held the front into the technical sectors, but Wahyu made his move on Anupab to seize second. With Kasma defending into the final turn, the Malaysian ran wide on corner entry, Wahyu seized the opening immediately, out-dragging Kasma down the main straight to take the checkered flag first at 22’03.535s by a 0.078s margin. Kasma settled for second at 22’03.613s, while Anupab secured third at 22’03.774s. Faerozi and Helmi rounded out the top five. Wahyu said, “Alhamdulillah, I am so proud of my entire team. They worked tirelessly from the moment we arrived, overcoming every challenge even when our freight containers arrived late. A huge thank you to my family and my loving wife back home. Your endless prayers and support mean everything to me. The start of the race was wild and chaotic. Into the first lap, someone made an aggressive dive-bomb move on the inside that felt reckless and nearly took us all out.” “Instead of losing my head, I stayed calm, focused on surviving the opening exchanges, and settled into the rhythm of the front group. Seeing my teammate Faerozi fighting up ahead gave me a boost of motivation. I kept my head down, matched the pace of my racing ‘brothers’ at the front, and waited for the right moments to strike. Alhamdulillah, all that patience and determination paid off, and we were able to take the victory once again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (22’03.535s) 2. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (22’03.613s) 3. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (22’03.774s) 4. MUHAMMAD FAEROZI TOREQOTTULLAH – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (22’04.098s) 5. MUHAMMAD HELMI AZMAN – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’04.352s)

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KRITTAPAT’S DOUBLE SEALED THE CROWN

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, delivered Race 2 in AP250 category. Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM completed a weekend double and wrap up the overall 2026 AP250 championship title with a round to spare. When the race started, Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA made a bold getaway to lead into Turn 1, followed closely by Irfan Ardiansyah of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA, and Ahmad Afif Amran of AEON CREDIT JQK ZYNERGYS CARDINALS. However, Krittapat immediately went on the attack. Carving through the pack from the opening tour, Krittapat surged into the lead on lap 2. Irfan responded aggressively, pulling off a clean inside pass at the final corner to momentarily retake the point. The duel intensified over the next two laps as Krittapat repeatedly reclaimed the lead down the main straight, only for Irfan to counter back into the final turn on lap 3. Behind the top two, Gerry Salim of MsGlowForMen Racing Team joined the hunt alongside Fadhil, while Muh. Badly Ayatullah M of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM slotted in fifth. By lap 6, Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM made contact with the leading group. Gerry threw down a major challenge on lap 7, diving ahead to lead, but Krittapat shadowed him closely before executing an immediate countermove to regain command. The final lap saw Rheza slicing past Fadhil to lock onto Krittapat’s rear wheel heading into the ultimate sector. Looking to make a race-winning lunge at the final turn, Rheza pushed beyond the limit, losing the front end and crashed out of contention. Staying completely composed, Krittapat kept himself on line, powering across the finishing line first at 19’22.647s to claim victory and the championship crown. Fadhil capitalized on the late incident to secure second at 19’22.717s, while Gerry clinched the final podium step in third at 19’22.911s. Irfan and Candra rounded out the top five. Krittapat shared, “Heading into Race 2, the competition stepped up another level, everyone on the grid was pushing much harder and fighting with incredible strength compared to yesterday. With the track temperatures soaring much higher today, tire management became my ultimate priority. I had to ride smart, stay disciplined, and preserve my grip for the final laps.” “A huge, heartfelt thank you goes out to my entire team for their relentless hard work throughout this exhausting week. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to all our sponsors, my loving family, and every single Thai fan who cheered me on from home. Standing here after giving everything on the track, I am simply overwhelmed with happiness, words honestly cannot describe how much this means to me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (19’22.647s) 2. MUHAMMAD FADHIL MUSYAVI – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’22.717s) 3. GERRY SALIM – MsGlowForMen Racing Team (19’22.911s) 4. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (19’23.315s) 5. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’23.322s)

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FADLI’S SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia concluded today. Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM picked his way through to seize a breathtaking victory in Race 2 of UB150 category. Off the line, Gupita Kresna Wardhana of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 made a sharp launch to lead the pack into Turn 1, trailed closely by Nazirul Izzat Muhammad Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM, M. Syirat Sauki of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, and newly crowned champion Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34. Syirat took control on lap 2, but Race 1 standout Muhammad Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM suffered an early exit after crashing out of contention. The lead changed hands at nearly every sector. Fadli made his first major charge on lap 3, slicing to the front ahead of Syirat, April King Mascardo of RACETECH YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM, and John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team. Meanwhile, Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM set the race’s fastest lap of 2’34.714s to jump into the top five. Dimas Juli Atmoko of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY grabbed the lead on lap 4, before April surged ahead to control lap 5. On the final lap, Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY spearheaded an aggressive freight train, closely shadowed by Dimas, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING, Darwisy, and Syirat. Entering the final corner, the tension boiled over when a multi-rider collision suddenly wiped out Wahyu, Dimas, Adytya, Syirat, and Husni. Positioning himself perfectly on the outside line, Fadli avoided the sliding machinery and powered onto the main straight to take the checkered flag first at 15’52.680s. MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM celebrated a double podium finish, with Darwisy and Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy crossing the line in second and third at 15’52.733s and 15’53.070s respectively. Nazirul and April rounded out the top five. Fadli said, “Alhamdulillah for today’s race. Out there, the opening laps and the final stretch were undeniably the most intense and challenging moments, especially having to fight tooth and nail just to hold my racing line and stay within the top five.” “On that dramatic last lap, I was overtaken and thought the podium was slipping away, but I refused to give up. I dug deep, mounted another attack, and fought my way back to the front. To avoid that chaos and cross the line like that after such a fierce battle is an incredible feeling for me and the entire team.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (15’52.680s) 2. AHMAD DARWISY AHMAD SAHIR – MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM (15’52.733s) 3. SHAHROL SYAZRAS SHAHROL YUZY – MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM (15’53.070s) 4. NAZIRUL IZZAT MUHAMMAD BAHAUDDIN – UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM (15’53.157s) 5. APRIL KING MASCARDO – RACETECH YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM (15’53.286s)

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HAFIZH’S EMOTIONAL 9TH WIN AND TEAM TITLE

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 reached an emotional crescendo at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, where the ASB1000 category saw local hero Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM produced an absolute masterclass on home soil, securing his ninth consecutive victory of the season and sealing the team championship title in dominant fashion. Earlier in Qualifying 2, Japanese ace Kaito Toba of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM clinched pole position with an impressive 2’05.006s lap, joined on the front row by Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, while Hafizh started just behind from fourth. When the race started, Hafizh executed a flawless launch from the second row to sweep immediately into the lead heading into Turn 1, trailed closely by Keito, the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Zaqhwan. The front of the field saw fierce combat on lap 3 when Hafizh set a benchmark lap of 2’05.819s. As Keito attempted a dive down the inside, Zaqhwan spotted an opening and audaciously overtook both frontrunners in a single move to snatch the race lead. Hafizh responded on lap 4, reclaiming the lead and lowering his pace further to a 2’05.674s on lap 5. Behind him, Kaito was on a charge, clocking the race’s fastest lap of 2’05.644s on lap 6 before passing Zaqhwan for second on lap 8. However, on lap 10, Kaito’s machine suffered an unfortunate mechanical failure, forcing him to pull out of the contest. Hafizh stretched his advantage to more than five seconds over Zaqhwan and Keito. Race concluded with Hafizh crossed the checkered flag at 29’36.868s, claiming victory by a commanding 6.188s margin over Zaqhwan, with Keito completing the podium in third. Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM rounded out the top five. Hafizh said, “Syukur Alhamdulillah. Truly, there isn’t much more I can ask for, and words can hardly describe what this means. Everyone in the paddock knows just how hard we have fought together in this third season. We went through a very difficult, unsettling time leading into this weekend—it felt heavy, but a huge thank you to my crews who pushed tirelessly from before dawn every single day. A big credit also goes to the organizers for making sure our race went ahead.” “In the race earlier, I got a great launch. I didn’t let the nerves take over; I simply stayed in my zone, trusted my pace, and focused entirely on the ride. In the end, all that sacrifice paid off just like it did across the previous four rounds. Having my team standing firmly beside me was all I needed.” “Honestly, this weekend has been overwhelming, and I felt so much heavy emotion inside me. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our boss, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, for making all of this possible. I gave everything out there for him, for my family, my father, and everyone who has been part of my training journey. But most of all, this victory is for my late brother, Farres. I raced every single lap for him. Over the final three laps, I couldn’t hold back the tears under my helmet; the emotions completely took over. I laid my heart on the track today. Thank you so much to everyone.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (29’36.868s) 2. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’43.056s) 3. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (29’45.145s) 4. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (29’46.562s) 5. MOHAMMAD ADENANTA PUTRA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (29’56.607s)

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THANAT TIGHTENED THE TITLE FIGHT

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia delivered intense contest in Race 1 of SS600 category. Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND claimed a vital victory and tightened the title chase. Earlier in Qualifying, championship leader Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING dominated by clocking pole position at 2’14.884s, more than a second clear of Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM and Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. As the race started, Anupab made a solid launch to seize the holeshot, followed closely by the YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA pairing of Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah and Wahyu Nugroho. Kasma settled into fourth while Thanat steadily pushed forward from sixth on the grid, picking off Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM by lap 2. Kasma mounted a furious charge, posting the fastest lap of the race on lap 3 with a blistering 2’10.256s to capture the lead, but had to immediately serve the first of two long lap penalties. The turning point unfolded on lap 4 when Kasma served his second consecutive long lap penalty, dropping down to seventh. Thanat pounced instantly, sweeping past Anupab to inherit P1. From that moment, the race developed into a duel between the Thai frontrunners. Thanat focused on hitting his marks, while Anupab kept the pressure relentless, hovering just 0.263s behind. Behind them, Wahyu launched a steady comeback, executing a decisive pass on Herjun on lap 7 to secure third place. On the 10th and final lap, Anupab closed down a half-second deficit to sit just 0.177s behind Thanat, waiting for an opening to strike. However, Thanat held defensive lines to cross the finish line first at 21’58.357s, edging out Anupab by 0.103s. Wahyu completed the podium in third at 21’59.307s, while Herjun and Helmi rounded out the top five. Thanat shared, “Heading into the race in these conditions, my confidence was high because we’ve had so many positive outings here at Sepang. We knew we had the outright speed, so during the race my objective was simply to focus on my own rhythm, stay mentally grounded, and maintain strong race pace without letting outside distractions affect me.” “We desperately needed P1 today, and when Kasma had to take the double long lap penalty, I knew it was our moment to capitalize and leave everything on the track. Taking the win brings my points so much closer to Kasma in the championship fight. It’s an incredible feeling for me and the entire team, and we’re ready to carry this hunger into tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (21’58.357s) 2. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (21’58.460s) 3. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (21’59.307s) 4. HERJUN ATNA FIRDAUS – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (22’02.414s) 5. MUHAMMAD HELMI AZMAN – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’03.849s)

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