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HAFIZH CONQUERED THAILAND SOIL

2025, 2025 Round 6, Asia Superbike 1000, Latest News /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 produced an electrifying Race 1 in the ASB1000 class at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, where Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM claimed a breathtaking victory after a dramatic battle. At the drop of the lights, Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA surged to an early lead, but Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND quickly asserted himself at the front, with Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES in third and Hafizh in fifth. Early drama unfolded as Zaqhwan served a long-lap penalty, dropping him to ninth. By Lap 3, Hafizh began asserting himself, setting the fastest lap 1’35.504s and moving into striking distance of the lead. What followed was a relentless exchange between Hafizh and Nakarin, as the two riders repeatedly overtook each other in a spectacular display of tactical brilliance. Keito remained a steady presence in the top three, while Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Zaqhwan fought to keep pace in the front group. The race saw continuous position shuffles, with Hafizh exploiting his strength in Sector 2 to time his attacks perfectly. On Lap 12, Hafizh made the decisive move, overtaking both Nakarin and Andi to seize the lead. Nakarin, attempting to reclaim the position, made a costly mistake on the final turn and slipped off the podium. Hafizh crossed the line in 20’51.228s, with Andi securing second at 20’51.425s, and Keito completing the podium at 20’51.993s. Hafizh said, “I’m very surprised with my rhythm today because we tried many things during yesterday’s sessions, and we still couldn’t improve in the final sector. During the race, I changed my racing line and the hard work paid off. I knew I was strong in Sector 2, so I focused on staying in front of Andi and attacking Nakarin or Andi in that same area. This result is for all Malaysian fans, the team, and for myself, a reward for all the sacrifices during training away from my family.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (20’51.228s) 2. ANDI FARID IZDIHAR – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (20’51.425s) 3. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (20’51.993s) 4. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (20’52.974s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (20’58.280s)

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APIWATH RULED HOME RACE

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered a thrilling Race 1 in the SS600 class at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, where Thailand’s Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA TNP stormed to a commanding victory in front of his home crowd. At the start, Indonesia’s Aldi Satya Mahendra of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA launched strongly to lead the field, only to be overtaken by Apiwath and Thailand’s Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM. The race took an early twist as championship contender Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM crashed out of contention. By Lap 2, Anupab led the pack with Apiwath close behind, followed by Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING, and Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Early incidents saw Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Kitsada crash, narrowing the competition. Anupab set the fastest lap time 1’40.180s on Lap 3, but the lead continued to change hands. By Lap 5, Apiwath recorded a blistering lap time 1’39.761s to claim the front position, closely pursued by Kasma and Thanat, while Anupab temporarily dropped to fifth. The intensity escalated as Aldi boldly surged to the lead, with Thanat second, Apiwath third, and Anupab fourth. Multiple overtaking attempts reshuffled the front group, but Apiwath remained relentless, timing his decisive attack to perfection. On Lap 11, he powered past the leaders, setting a pace no one could match, with Anupab in hot pursuit until the finish. Crossing the line first, Apiwath clocked a winning time of 20’06.029s, followed by Anupab at 20’06.295s and Aldi in third at 20’06.618s. Apiwath said, “It was a crazy race, so many overtakes from the beginning until the end. Big battles everywhere. For me, it was very exciting to return to SS600 and race again. I felt confident with the bike, and I want to thank my team for all their support.” Updated standings after Race 1, Kasma leads with 154 points, Adenanta is second with 152 points, and Anupab is third with 151 points. With just three points separating these three riders, Race 2 promises to be intense and a race to watch. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. APIWATH WONGTHANANON – YAMAHA TNP (20’06.029s) 2. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (20’06.295s) 3. ALDI SATYA MAHENDRA – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (20’06.618s) 4. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (20’06.744s) 5. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (20’06.977s)

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ARBI CROWNED OVERALL CHAMPION

2025, 2025 Round 6, Asia Production 250, Latest News /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered an electrifying Race 1 in the AP250 class at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, where Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM claimed a sensational victory and sealed the 2025 AP250 Overall Championship. From the start, Md Izam Ikmal of VICTOR RACING TEAM made a promising launch, but Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM who led the pack initially, with Arbi and Davino Britani of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM close behind. By Lap 3, Indonesia’s Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA set the fastest lap at 1’52.628s, keeping the pressure on Krittapat as Davino briefly took the lead. The front group engaged in relentless exchanges over the next laps. On Lap 5, Arbi surged to the top, followed by Krittapat and Noprutpong Bunprawes of HONDA RACING THAILAND. The battle intensified on Lap 6, as Noprutpong clocked the fastest lap (1’52.462s) to take the lead, only for Davino to reclaim it. Krittapat responded with another fastest lap (1’52.218s), climbing back into contention before Arbi once again assumed command. By Lap 8, Panjaruch Chitwirulchat of HONDA RACING THAILAND joined the fray, further heating up the fight for the podium. On Lap 11, Arbi pushed aggressively, attempting to pull away from a trio of Yamaha riders – Krittapat, Teeranai Tubtim of YAMAHA VIT CHOBURI, and Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA. The final lap brought high drama. At the last corner, Teeranai and Fadhil collided, crashing out of podium contention and leaving the way clear for Arbi to cross the finish line victoriously at 18’52.468s. Krittapat secured second place at 18’53.074s, while Noprutpong completed the podium in 18’53.508s. With this victory, Arbi amassed a total of 196 points, comfortably ahead of Izam in second with 142 points, officially crowning him the 2025 AP250 Overall Champion. Arbi said, “This has been an incredible season, truly my season in AP250. Alhamdulillah, I won today for the team, for myself, and for my family. Thank you so much for all the support. This race was very tough, extremely hard, but I kept pushing. At first, I didn’t plan to take risks, but when they attacked, I told myself I would attack too. My championship margin was big enough, so I decided to go for it, take the risk, and fight. And now, I can’t even describe how happy I am. Thank you!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. FADILLAH ARBI ADITAMA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (18’52.468s) 2. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (18’53.074s) 3. NOPRUTPONG BUNPRAWES – HONDA RACING THAILAND (18’53.508s) 4. GALANG HENDRA PRATAMA – YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING (18’54.406s) 5. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (18’54.279s)

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HUSNI CLAIMED UNEXPECTED WIN

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, Underbone 150 /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered an action-packed Race 1 in the UB150 class at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, with overall champion, Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 claimed victory. From the race start, Malaysia’s Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team rocketed to the front and controlled the early pace. However, as typical of the fiercely competitive UB150 class, positions behind him shuffled rapidly through the opening turns. By Lap 2, Muhammad Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA seized the lead, forcing Afif momentarily down to ninth. But the Malaysian star quickly regrouped and stormed back to the front on Lap 3, rejoining the lead pack. The race intensified on Lap 5, when Indonesia’s Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM clocked the fastest lap time 2’01.128s to latch onto the front group. Constant position exchanges among Afif, Fahmi, Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing, Peerapong Luiboonpeng of ONE FOR ALL, and Wahyu Aji Trilaksana kept the race wide open. By Lap 7, Afif reclaimed the lead once again, though no rider managed to break away as the massive lead group remained tightly packed heading into the decisive final lap. As riders launched their last-lap attacks, the battle for victory remained completely unpredictable. Coming into the final turn, disaster struck as Masato fell on the inside line, triggering a chain reaction that caused Afif, Wahyu, Dimas, and Md Amirul Ariff Musa of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM to crash out, abruptly removing several podium contenders from the fight. The race concluded with Husni chequered flag for victory with a time of 16’26.211s. Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM secured second at 16’26.330s, while Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING completed the podium in 16’26.850s. Husni said, “Alhamdulillah, Race 1 went smoothly. Today was truly my lucky day, and I’m grateful that on the last lap I managed to overtake all my competitors. Thank you to my team, my wife, and my family for all their support. And to my manager, this victory is my birthday gift for you!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY – ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 (16’26.211s) 2. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (16’26.330s) 3. ADYTYA FAUZI – JPNW SND FACTORY RACING (16’26.850s) 4. SHAHROL SYAZRAS SHAHROL YUZY – ESTREMO YUZY ASIA TEAM (16’27.011s) 5. APRIL KING MASCARDO – UMA MMR YAMAHA PHILIPPINE RACING TEAM (16’27.057s)

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RAMDAN ROARED TO VICTORY

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, TVS Asia One Make /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered a nail-biting Race 1 in the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand where Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli produced a heroic late-race surge to clinch a sensational win. As the lights went out, India’s Sarthak Chavan made a strong launch, but Japan’s Hiroki Ono wasted no time powering past to take the early advantage. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli also made swift progress, slotting himself into the fight for the lead within the opening corners. By Lap 2, Luis Miguel from Spain showed blistering pace, clocked a fastest lap of 1’51.279s to snatch second position as he set his sights on Hiroki. Ramdan held steady in fourth, managing his rhythm while keeping the leaders firmly in view. Hiroki continued to defend his lead under immense pressure, with Sarthak, Ramdan and Luis locked in a three-way scrap just fractions of a second behind him. On Lap 7, Ramdan ignited the crowd with a searing fastest lap of 1’50.234s, yet the tightly packed leading group prevented him from breaking away. The race remained too close to call, with five riders still in contention. The final lap saw Luis Miguel surged into the lead, followed closely by Hiroki, Sarthak, and Ramdan, intensifying the battle to the finish. Refusing to back down, Ramdan launched a fearless attack, slicing past his rival. His momentum was unstoppable as he stormed to the front and powered toward the chequered flag. Ramdan crossed the line victorious with a time of 14’52.044s, capping off one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. Luis secured second at 14’52.453s, while Sarthak completed the podium at 14’53.499s. Ramdan shared, “It was an unbelievable race and a very tough one for me. I came into this weekend not feeling well. I had a fever and flu, and at times I felt like I was losing concentration because of my condition. Even so, I performed well in yesterday’s sessions. This morning in Qualifying, we faced some issues with the bike and I couldn’t push to set a strong lap time. But the team did an excellent job getting the bike back into perfect shape for Race 1. I’m really happy with the result and I want to thank everyone who supported me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (14’52.044s) 2. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (14’52.453s) 3. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (14’53.499s) 4. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (14’53.611s) 5. MD HAZIQ MD FAIRUES – MALAYSIA (14’53.663s)

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ZAQHWAN SET THE BENCHMARK

2025, 2025 Round 6, Asia Superbike 1000, Latest News /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 roared into action today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, as the ASB1000 class showcased intense battles for the fastest laps across three practice sessions. Malaysia’s Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA set the benchmark for the weekend, topping the combined practice results with a fastest lap of 1’35.521s in Practice 3, with a top speed of 298.3 km/h. Zaqhwan’s consistent pace and sharp performance put him in a strong position heading into tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Close behind, Thailand’s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND secured second overall with 1’35.545s, while Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM completed the top three at 1’35.636s. Fourth place went to Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM with 1’35.982s, and Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES rounded out the top five with 1’36.025s. Zaqhwan stated, “Overall, I’m quite happy with the progress today. I think the team did an excellent job, so my focus now is fully on tomorrow’s Qualifying and Race 1. My goal is, of course, to win the race, and I will give my best effort. From Practice 1 to Practice 3, I’ve consistently been in the top 3, which is encouraging. We are looking forward to a strong performance in tomorrow’s race.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (1’35.521s) 2. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (1’35.545s) 3. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (1’35.636s) 4. ANDI FARID IZDIHAR – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (1’35.982s) 5. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (1’36.025s)

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KHAIRUL FASTEST AT CHANG

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 ignited today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, where the SS600 class saw riders push the limits during three competitive practice sessions. Khairul Idham Pawi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA set the pace for the weekend, topping the combined practice results with a fastest lap of 1’39.587s in Practice 3. Despite a minor setback earlier in the day, Khairul demonstrated resilience and precision to secure the benchmark lap ahead of tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Close behind, Thailand’s Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM posted 1’39.625s for second overall, while Malaysia’s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING completed the top three with 1’39.684s. Fourth place went to Khairul’s teammate, Muhammad Helmi Azman (1’39.709s), and Thailand’s Apiwath Wongthananon rounded out the top five with 1’39.756s. Khairul stated, “In this morning’s Practice 1, I felt better compared to the previous round. During Practice 2, I crashed at Turn 4, but thanks to my mechanics who worked tirelessly to get my bike ready for Practice 3, I was able to set the fastest lap time. I hope tomorrow will be even better than today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (1’39.587s) 2. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (1’39.625s) 3. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (1’39.684s) 4. MUHAMMAD HELMI AZMAN – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (1’39.709s) 5. APIWATH WONGTHANANON – YAMAHA TNP (1’39.756s)

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KRITTAPAT SET BLISTERING PACE

2025, 2025 Round 6, Asia Production 250, Latest News /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 roared into action today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, where the AP250 class delivered thrilling practice sessions as riders battled for the fastest laps. Thailand’s own Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM showcased impressive pace, topping the combined practice results with a fastest lap of 1’51.039s set in Practice 3. Krittapat’s performance underlined his local-circuit expertise and set him up as a strong contender for the Qualifying session. Close on his heels, Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM posted 1’51.242s, while Thailand’s wild card rider, Teeranai Tubtim of YAMAHA VIT CHOBURI completed the top three with 1’51.374s. Fourth place went to Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING at 1’52.104s, and Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA rounded out the top five with 1’52.186s. Krittapat shared, “I feel that I can achieve faster lap times than what I managed today. We focused on improving my riding skills and optimizing the bike’s performance. In Practice 1, we faced an issue with the brake pump, but we did everything we could to fix it, and by Practice 3 I was able to set a good lap time. At the moment, I feel no pressure, but I will give my best in tomorrow’s Race 1.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (1’51.039s) 2. FADILLAH ARBI ADITAMA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (1’51.242s) 3. TEERANAI TUBTIM – YAMAHA VIT CHOBURI (1’51.374s) 4. GALANG HENDRA PRATAMA – YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING (1’52.104s) 5. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (1’52.186s)

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DIMAS KEPT MOMENTUM ALIVE

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, Underbone 150 /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 kicked off today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, The UB150 class witnessed the riders pushing to find the perfect rhythm during the practice sessions. Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing showcased his strong pace, topping the combined practice results with a blistering 1’59.396s lap set in Practice 1. Fresh off a strong performance in previous rounds, Dimas carried his momentum into Chang International Circuit, stamping his authority early in the weekend and positioning himself as the rider to beat ahead of tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Close behind, Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 secured second overall with 1’59.696s, just 0.300 seconds behind Dimas. Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM completed the top three fastest after clocking 1’59.769s, showing strong consistency across both Practice 1 and Practice 2. Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team posted 1’59.788s to secure fourth, while Thailand’s home hero Peerapong Luiboonpeng of ONE FOR ALL rounded out the top five with 2’00.186s. Dimas said, “Alhamdulillah, in Practice 1 I managed to record a 1’59.396s lap. In Practice 2 I tested the spare machine, which I have never raced on before, and clocked a 2’01.309s. My preparations for tomorrow are focused on Qualifying and fighting for pole position and everything has been set on my side. I hope that with the strategy and preparation we have put in, we can achieve the results we are aiming for in this round.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. DIMAS JULI ATMOKO – RACETECH SIXTY Racing (1’59.396s) 2. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY -ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 (1’59.696s) 3. FAHMI BASAM – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (1’59.769s) 4. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team (1’59.788s) 5. PEERAPONG LUIBOONPENG – ONE FOR ALL (2’00.186s)

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STRONG START FOR RAMDAN

2025, 2025 Round 6, Latest News, TVS Asia One Make /

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 kicked off today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, with the TVS ASIA One Make Championship delivering competitive action as riders tested their pace across two practice sessions. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli set the pace for the weekend, topping the combined practice results with a fastest lap of 1’50.000s in Practice 1. Ramdan’s consistent performance and precise control put him in a strong position heading into tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Close on his heels, Japan’s Hiroki Ono recorded 1’50.318s for second overall, while India’s Sarthak Chavan claimed third at 1’50.855s. Spain’s Luis Miguel posted 1’51.146s for fourth, and India’s Chiranth Vishwanath rounded out the top five with 1’51.431s. Ramdan commented, “For the first day, I’m really happy with a strong start to the final round. I know Chang International Circuit is not easy because it’s a track where many riders can perform well, as it doesn’t demand extreme technical skills. However, I managed to set the fastest lap times in both Practice 1 and Practice 2, which makes me very happy. I haven’t pushed too hard yet because I’m still fine-tuning my suspension setup. I hope that in tomorrow’s Qualifying session I can improve my lap times even further.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (1’50.000s) 2. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (1’50.318s) 3. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (1’50.855s) 4. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (1’51.146s) 5. CHIRANTH VISHWANATH – INDIA (1’51.431s)

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