2025 Round 2

AZROY STORMED TO DOUBLE VICTORY ON HOME SOIL

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Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, proudly waving the Malaysian flag from the top step of the ASB1000 podium after securing a sensational double win in Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang International Circuit. Following his Race 1 victory on Saturday, Azroy capped off a stellar weekend with another commanding performance in Race 2, clocking a winning time of 25’23.640s. Azroy’s intent was clear from the very first lap, as he edged past Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM, who had made a strong start. However, the road to victory wasn’t smooth. He faced constant pressure from a determined group of challengers, including Thailand’s Apiwath Wongthananon of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM and Hafizh, who both took turns overtaking him. At one point, Azroy dropped to fifth position. But the Malaysian rider quickly regained momentum, setting the fastest lap of the race at 2’06.134s to reclaim the lead on Lap 4. With Hafizh close behind, the battle for the top spot intensified, leaving no room for error. Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM also put in a brilliant performance, surging from P6 to P3 and joining the front-running duo. Unfortunately, his charge ended in disappointment after a crash on Lap 9, allowing Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM to move up the order. The closing laps saw Azroy and Hafizh push their machines to the limit, exceeding 300 km/h as they pulled a five-second gap over the chasing pack. Both riders were determined to secure national glory on home soil, but Azroy held firm under pressure to seal his second win of the weekend and climb to the top of the championship standings with 71 points. Hafizh Syahrin secured second place with a time of 25’24.408s, while Keito Abe completed the podium in third at 25’28.751s. Azroy, “This is my first time getting a double podium and double win, so I’m really happy. All of this is thanks to my team for their hard work. Without them, I wouldn’t be here. In the race, I tried to follow the same pace as yesterday, but today the weather was hotter, so I had to manage the tyres more carefully. Early on I dropped to 5th or 6th, but I pushed to make a comeback. I noticed something was off with the tyre, so I just maintained my pace. Hafizh was close, sometimes near, sometimes far, and that’s when I knew my pace was strong. I just controlled the race until the final lap. I’m really happy with this result, and we’ll aim to do it again in the next round.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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STUNNING COMEBACK RESTORED HELMI’S TITLE

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In front of his home crowd at the Sepang International Circuit, Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA delivered a spectacular performance to secure a hard-fought and emotional victory in Race 2 of the SS600 category at Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. It was more than just a race. It was a powerful comeback story for Helmi, who had missed the podium in Race 1 due to a long lap penalty. Today, he proved exactly why he’s still called one of the “Princes of Sepang.” As the race got underway, it was Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING who shot into the early lead, chased closely by Khairul Idham Pawi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM. Unfortunately, the race claimed its first victim early, as Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND crashed out on the opening lap. By Lap 2, five riders broke away from the pack, Khairul, Kasma, Adenanta, Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, and Helmi, creating a two second gap from the second group. The lead continued to shuffle as Adenanta surged to the front on Lap 3, Helmi who had been quietly observing, launched his charge on Lap 4, moving from P5 to take the lead in stunning fashion. Lap 5 saw Khairul clock the fastest time at 2’10.607s to briefly overtake his teammate, but Helmi fought back, refusing to let go of the top spot. Then, heartbreak struck on Lap 6 when championship leader Adenanta was forced to retire due to a technical issue, visibly devastated as his race came to an abrupt end. With his eyes firmly on redemption, Helmi pushed even harder. On Lap 8, he recorded the fastest lap of the race, a blistering 2’10.211s, extended his lead to 2.300s over Khairul. Kasma tried to close the gap but crashed out, leaving Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM, Wahyu, and Syarifuddin scrambling for the final podium spot. Helmi crossed the finish line in dominant style, completing a personal comeback story and reaffirming his place among Sepang’s elite at 21:54.507s. Khairul secured second place with a time of 21’56.835s, while Anupab claimed third at 21’57.045s. Helmi said, “For this race, my main goal was to finish on top because yesterday’s long lap penalty ruined my chances. I gave more than 100% of what I had out there. So yeah, Alhamdulillah, this win gives me full motivation for the upcoming races.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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KRITTAPAT DUG DEEP FOR GRITTY VICTORY

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In a dramatic showdown during Race 2 of Round 2 at the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Krittapat Keankum of the YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM delivered a sensational performance to claimed victory in the AP250 category at the Sepang International Circuit. The race kicked off with Riichi Takahira of TY Antares Racing Team leading the charge, followed closely by Krittapat and Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. As the laps unfolded, the front group stayed tightly packed, with Md Izam Ikmal Izamli of VICTOR RACING TEAM gradually working his way into contention. Meanwhile, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA suffered more misfortune this round, facing yet another technical issue after only managing a single point in Race 1 with a P15 finish. Throughout the race, Krittapat showed relentless determination, each time he was overtaken, he responded with a strong comeback, keeping his rivals under constant pressure. In a gripping final lap, Krittapat, Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING, and Izam broke away from the second group, pulling a 1.387s gap as they battled for the win. In the final corner, Krittapat executed a flawless turn to take the lead and stormed across the finish line to secure victory at 19’28.544s. Izam followed closely to claim second place with a time of 19’28.910s, while Galang rounded out the podium in third at 19’29.165s, making it an all-Yamaha podium celebration. Krittapat said, “When I was riding, I was thinking every lap about how to go faster and how to win. Someone once told me, ‘You never give up, even when you don’t win.’ I think about that every time. But today, in Race 2, I finally won. Thanks to that person.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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HUSNI KEPT CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES ALIVE

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Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 celebrated a thrilling victory in Race 2 of Round 2 at the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. The win marked his third victory of the season in the AP250 category, further cementing his status as one of the season’s standout riders. The race began with all eyes on the Malaysian riders, Md Akid Aziz and Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team, who were the early leaders. However, the lead changed hands several times right from Turn 1, setting the stage for an exciting battle. Throughout the race, 2024 UB150 Champion Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM briefly took the lead but was quickly challenged by Akid, who regained the top spot. Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM also kept the pressure on, staying in close pursuit of the leaders. The race reached a dramatic turning point on the final lap. As the riders approached the last corner, a crash involving Masato Fernando of KOBY SEC YAMAHA RACING TEAM, Ahmad Afif Amran, and Muhammad Febriansyah of ONE FOR ALL, allowed Husni to seize his opportunity. With a final surge of speed, Husni pushed ahead to take the chequered flag with a time of 15’43.635s, edging out Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING, who finished in second at 15’43.866s. Fahmi Bazam rounded out the podium in third place at 15’44.020s. Following the release of the official results, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING was handed a +3 second penalty for unsporting behaviour during Race 2. The penalty saw him drop from P2 to P13 in the final classification. This post-race decision reshuffled the podium standings, with Fahmi promoted to second place, while Nazirul who had originally finished fourth, moved up to third place. Husni expressed, “Thank you to everyone in the team for their hard work, and I wish my teammate, Gupita, a speedy recovery. I hope to maintain this position and continue fighting for the championship until the end of the season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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LUIS’ PERFECT PASS SECURED THRILLING VICTORY

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The Race 2 of Round 2 at the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang International Circuit saw Luis Miguel from Spain clinched a thrilling victory in the TVS Asia One Make Championship. The race kicked off with Hiroki Ono of Japan taking the early lead, quickly followed by Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli, who was determined to make his move. Meanwhile, Sarthak Chavan from India hovered just 0.3 seconds behind, while Luis Miguel, initially 1 second off the pace, steadily closed the gap, making his way back into contention for a spot in the top four. However, on Lap 3, a red flag was brought out following a crash involving Chiranth Vishwanath from India and Arsyad Rusydi from Singapore. The riders were unharmed, but the incident led to a restart with four laps to go. As the race restarted, Ramdan led the charge, but Hiroki wasted no time reclaiming the top spot after a strong move at Turn 1, with Luis holding firm in third position. The battle for first place was intense, with Ramdan, Hiroki, and Sarthak all fiercely jostling for position, while Luis quietly closed the gap to the front runners. Together, the top four riders managed to pull a significant 5.6-second gap on the chasing pack. In the final lap, the battle for the lead reached its climax. As Ramdan and Hiroki continued swapping positions, disaster struck for Hiroki, who lost control and went wide on the final turn. Seizing the opportunity, Luis made a brilliant pass to take the lead. He held it until the chequered flag, crossing the finish line in 9’34.191s, a mere 0.049 seconds ahead of Ramdan, who completed the race in 9’34.240s. Sarthak rounded out the podium in third place with a time of 9’34.402s. Luis expressed his joy, “It was a great race for me. I had a good start, and by Lap 3, I was about 1 second behind the leaders. On the last lap, I caught up and made my move in the final corner. I passed Ramdan and Hiroki, and the victory was mine. It feels amazing, and I had no worries about the outcome once I saw the opportunity.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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STAMPED AUTHORITY WITH BRILLIANT HOME WIN

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Race 1 of Round 2 in the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship’s ASB1000 category saw Malaysian hero Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA storm to a commanding victory at the Sepang International Circuit, delighting fans with a flawless performance on home turf. In qualifying, Thailand’s Apiwath Wongthananon of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM shattered a five-year-old lap record set by Markus Reiterberger in 2020 (2’04.597s), securing pole position with a scorching time of 2’04.597s. Local favourite Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of the JDT RACING TEAM lined up second with a 2’04.758s, while Azroy secured a strong third with a 2’04.928s. As the race started, Azroy made a brilliant start and immediately took control of the race. Hafizh slotted into second, ahead of Azroy’s teammate Md Zaqhwan Zaidi, setting up an all-Malaysian trio at the front. While Azroy began pulling away, the battle for second intensified, with Hafizh and Zaqhwan swapping positions in a fierce contest. On Lap 6, Apiwath, who had fought his way up from P6 to P4, was forced to retire due to a mechanical failure, a disappointing end after his record-breaking qualifying effort. Further drama unfolded on Lap 8 when Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND suffered a crash. Though he rejoined the race, he was unable to mount a challenge for the podium. By Lap 10, Azroy had opened up a commanding two-second lead, while Hafizh, Zaqhwan, and Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM engaged in an intense three-way fight for second.The trio diced through the corners with multiple lead changes, delivering nonstop action that kept the excitement at a fever pitch. In the end, Azroy crossed the line unchallenged to seal victory with a time of 25’22.336s. Hafizh’s late push on the final lap paid off as he edged out Zaqhwan for second with 25’25.090s, while Zaqhwan settled for third at 25’25.278s. Azroy said, “I want to thank the team for all the hard work this weekend in finding a great setup, and also my teammate Zaqhwan, who helped plan a good race strategy. Honestly, if Hafizh and Zaqhwan hadn’t been fighting each other, they might’ve caught me! I’m happy with my consistent pace around 2’06.000s each lap, but I’m still not fully satisfied because I was targeting high 2’05.000s. Still, we’ve got another chance tomorrow, so let’s keep this momentum going.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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ADENANTA TIMED IT RIGHT FOR SENSATIONAL VICTORY

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Race 1 of Round 2 in the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship’s SS600 category delivered a heart-stopping finish, with Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM clinching a stunning victory at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. Earlier in qualifying, Malaysian ace Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING stormed to pole position with a blistering lap of 2’08.709s. Close behind was IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA’s Muhammad Helmi Azman, just 0.011s adrift with 2’08.720s, followed by teammate Khairul Idham Pawi in third with 2’08.918s. At lights out, Kasma made a perfect start to lead the pack, followed closely by Khairul, Helmi, and Adenanta. However, a mistake at the final turn of the opening lap saw Kasma lose momentum, allowing Helmi and Khairul to surge ahead. Despite the setback, Kasma regrouped and clocked the fastest lap of the race on Lap 4 with a 2’09.882s, quickly rejoining the battle for the lead. But drama unfolded on Lap 5 when Helmi, who was leading by 0.287s, served a long lap penalty he had received during Qualifying session. Kasma swiftly retook the lead, while Adenanta, Khairul, Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, and Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND capitalised on the reshuffle to move up the order. Helmi rejoined deep in the pack and found himself in a tight battle with Thailand’s Anupab Sarmoon. Anupab eventually got past Helmi and began a brilliant charge through the field, picking off rivals one by one to climb into podium contention. The final lap set the stage for a breathtaking showdown between Kasma and Adenanta. At the critical last corner,Adenanta launched a daring move around the outside to overtake Kasma and power across the line, sealing a hard-earned victory with a time of 21’52.467s. Kasma finished a close second at 21’52.639s, while Anupab’s remarkable recovery was rewarded with third place at 21’52.811s. Adenanta said, “Race 1 was quite tough for me. Kasma and Helmi had really good pace, but I focused on improving step by step, lap by lap. I tried to stay calm and conserve my energy until I got closer to Kasma. In the last two or three laps, he was still very strong, and it was hard to find a way through. I just waited for the right chance. On the final lap at the final turn, I used the slipstream and went around the outside and it worked. I’m very happy and will give my best again tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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ARBI DEFIED RPM CUT TO TAKE COMMANDING WIN

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Fadillah Arbi Aditama of the ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM claimed a hard-fought victory in Race 1 of the AP250 category at Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, held at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. In the earlier qualifying session, Riichi Takahira of the TY Antares Racing Team secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’23.259s. Cao Viet Nam of the HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM followed closely in second with a time of 2’23.516s, while Candra H from YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA completed the front row in third with a 2’23.634s lap. When the race got underway, Riichi made a strong start and led the early stages, closely pursued by Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING and Mohammad Murobbil Vittoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. Starting from seventh, Arbi steadily climbed through the field and seized the lead by Lap 3. On Lap 4, Candra clocked the fastest time on the back straight to momentarily snatch the lead, but Arbi responded quickly and reclaimed the top spot on Lap 5. Meanwhile, Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM delivered an impressive ride, charging through the field to take second and close in on Arbi. Cao Viet Nam, in contention for the front, unfortunately crashed out, ending his race prematurely. The final lap brought more drama as Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM and Aldiaz Aqsal Ismaya of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING, running in P4 and P5, both crashed at the critical last corner, ruling them out of the podium fight. Despite facing the challenge of an RPM limit due to regulations, Arbi remained composed and crossed the finish line first with a time of 19’22.493s. Irfan secured second at 19’23.119s, while Md Izam Ikmal Izamli of VICTOR RACING TEAM completed the podium just 0.038 seconds behind with 19’23.157s. Arbi stated, “It’s been a tough weekend for me. Due to the regulation, I had an RPM cut, so I had to find something extra from within myself. Yamaha has strong torque, so I focused on consistency. From FP1, I worked alone and concentrated on my pace and riding. It was a challenge from practice through to qualifying, but in the end, the hard work finally paid off. I’m truly grateful to my team for doing such a great job.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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HUSNI TRIUMPHED IN CHAOTIC 4-LAP SPRINT

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Race 1 of Round 2 in the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered thrilling showdown in the UB150 category at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, with Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerging as the winner after a fierce multi-rider battle.In the Super Pole session earlier in the day, Md Akid Aziz of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team secured pole position with a best time of 2’34.094s. His teammate, Ahmad Afif Amran, lined up beside him in second with 2’34.624s, while Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM locked out the front row with 2’34.761s. When the race began, Akid made a strong start to maintain the lead, closely followed by Afif and Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM. However, the race was red-flagged shortly after due to a crash involving Fahmi Basam at Turn 4, whose bike spilled oil on the track, forcing an immediate halt. Following a brief delay, the race was restarted and reduced to 4 laps, notably without 2024 UB150 champion Fahmi, who was unable to continue. Akid once again led the pack off the line but was swiftly overtaken by Nazirul at Turn 1. From there, positions at the front shuffled relentlessly through every turn and lap as riders pushed their limits in the shortened race format. On the final lap, the intensity escalated as the riders went all in for victory. At the critical final turn, Husni Zainul Fuadzy made his decisive move, surging into the lead and powering across the finish line to clinched victory at 10’30.863s. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY Racing finished just behind with a time of 10’31.283s, while pole-sitter Akid rounded out the podium in third at 10’31.297s. Husni said, “Alhamdulillah, today’s race gave us a very positive result, and I’m truly grateful for that. The team and I have worked hard to reach this point, and it’s rewarding to see it pay off. Hopefully, we can maintain this momentum in Race 2 tomorrow and fight to stand on the podium once again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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LAST-LAP HEROICS, RAMDAN RULED ON HOME SOIL

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Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, held in conjunction with Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, delivered a thrilling showdown today at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, with local favourite Md Ramdan Rosli emerging victorious on home soil. Earlier in the day, Ramdan secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’20.784s during qualifying. Japan’s Hiroki Ono followed closely in second with 2’21.858s, while India’s Sarthak Chavan completed the front row in third with 2’22.752s. When the lights went out, Ramdan got off to a strong start, taking control of the race early. He was closely pursued by Sarthak and Hiroki, setting up a fierce battle among the trio, all of whom were part of the 2024 top three in the standings. By lap 2, the leading trio had carved out a 2 second gap from the chasing pack, solidifying their positions at the front. On lap 4, Hiroki Ono momentarily took over the lead but ran wide at turn 14, allowing Ramdan and Sarthak to slip past. However, the experienced Japanese rider responded quickly, regaining the lead on lap 5. As the final lap unfolded, in a sensational final corner move, Ramdan made his move on Hiroki at the final turn, overtaking him and storming across the finish line to seal a memorable win in front of the home crowd at 14’20.495s. Hiroki finished second with a time of 14’20.661s, while Sarthak completed the race in third at 14’21.081s. Ramdan shared, “I am really happy that I could finish on top of the podium today. On Friday, I had a big issue with the bike, but I stayed positive. This morning, I had a really good feeling, I refreshed my mind, and I was focused on winning my home race, and I did it! I proved I can win. I want to thank the crew who worked on my bike over the past two days, this win is for them. I dedicate this victory to my family, my wife, and my son who are watching me from home. I’m really happy today. Thank you!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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