2025 Round 3

HAFIZH’S FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON

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Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM delivered an inspiring ride to claim his first victory of the season, bringing the Malaysian flag to the top step of the ASB1000 podium in Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan. As the lights went out, Hafizh launched well off the line, immediately taking the lead with Keito Abe of SDG HARC―PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES close on his tail and Sho Nishimura of JAPAN POSTHonda Racing in third. Drama struck early when championship leader Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA crashed out following contact with Apiwath Wongthananon of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM, forcing both riders into an early and frustrating retirement. By lap 3, Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA made a smooth move on Sho to slot into fourth and began hunting down Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND for third. Up front, Hafizh maintained his lead as Keito shadowed him relentlessly, waiting for his chance to strike. That moment came on lap 6 when Keito made a decisive move to take over the lead. The final lap delivered a nail-biting duel as Hafizh and Keito traded overtakes in a heart-stopping battle for the win. With a bold move in a section where he knew he was strongest, Hafizh reclaimed the lead and unleashed everything he had, charging past the chequered flag to seal a memorable victory in 24’09.165s. Keito crossed just behind in 24’09.378s, while Sho Nishimura completed the podium in third at 24’12.201s. Hafizh reflected on his comeback, “I had a good start, but yesterday didn’t end well for me. Even this morning, I almost lost all my confidence because I wasn’t pushing, I was just riding with my rhythm but suddenly lost the front at Turn 9, which really made me doubt my bike. I didn’t understand why I lost grip so easily, so it shook my confidence heading into Race 2. Today, I got another good start but I didn’t feel ready to push 100%, maybe just 95%. When Keito overtook me, I decided to just follow him, save my energy, and keep the tyre in good shape. On the last lap, I attacked him in the place where I knew I was really strong, and we got the win. This isn’t a perfect weekend, but it’s still a good one. There are 14 people behind me who made this possible, so this win is for them.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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ADENANTA UNSHAKEABLE AT MOTEGI

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Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM delivered a spectacular performance to secure a commanding victory in Race 2 of the SS600 category at Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan.As the lights went out, Adenanta made a lightning start to seize the lead, with Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING slotting into second, Khairul Idham Pawi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA close behind in third, and Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA in fourth. By lap 3, Adenanta stamped his authority on the race by setting the fastest lap at 1’54.680s, opening up a 0.762s gap to Khairul in second. Wahyu Nugroho, showing strong pace, overtook Kasma and Khairul to move into second and began closing in on the race leader. Meanwhile, McKinley Kyle Paz of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING held steady in fifth, biding his time. While Adenanta controlled the pace at the front, Wahyu relentlessly hunted him down, cutting the gap to just 0.291s and setting up a tense duel in the closing stages. Drama unfolded on lap 8 when Khairul crashed out, promoting McKinley to third as he led the chasing pack. He soon came under heavy pressure from Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, who smelled a podium finish and closed in fast. On the final lap, Helmi made his move and overtook McKinley, but his push ended in heartbreak when he crashed out, losing not only a podium place but also valuable points. Up front, Adenanta kept his composure under intense pressure to power across the line first at 23’02.586s. Wahyu crossed just behind to claim a hard-fought second at 23’03.082s, while McKinley capitalised to complete the podium in third at 23’06.430s. Adenanta said, “Today’s race was really tough, but it played out exactly how I planned. Push hard from the start, keep up the pace, and build good momentum. It wasn’t easy, because in the last four or five laps my tyre wear was almost gone, so I just focused on maintaining my rhythm. In the end, I’m really happy to stand on the top step of the podium.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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KRITTAPAT’S GUTSY RIDE SEALED VICTORY

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In a dramatic showdown during Race 2 of Round 3 at the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM delivered an outstanding performance to claim victory in the AP250 category at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan. As the race flagged off, Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM made an explosive start to take the early lead, with Ryota Ogiwara of SANWA RACING TEAM and Riichi Takahira of TY Antares Racing Team close behind.By lap 2, Riichi had seized the front, with Krittapat piling on the pressure as he moved up to challenge for the lead. Ryuji Yokoe of TEAM TECH2 & YSS also joined the lead pack, setting up a thrilling multi-rider battle. The fight for the top spot remained intense throughout, with the lead changing hands multiple times as the riders traded positions. On lap 4, Krittapat surged to the front, but Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM fired back with the fastest lap of the race at 2’09.349s, moving up to second and immediately launching an attack. The duel between Krittapat and Arbi electrified the final laps as they swapped places in a relentless fight for victory. In the end, it was Krittapat who dug deepest, holding off every challenge to charge across the line first in 21’36.597s. Murobbil secured a well-earned second place at 21’36.722s, while Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA completed the podium in third at 21’36.850s. Krittapat Keankum shared, “This race was really tough. So many riders were trying to overtake me, but I just kept telling myself not to give up. I focused on pushing forward no matter what and in the end, I won Race 2 today. I’m so thankful to my team and everyone who has supported me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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HUSNI, DOUBLE WIN DESPITE DEBUT

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Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 delivered yet another masterclass in race craft to secure a thrilling victory in Race 2 of Round 3 at the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan. The win marks his fourth consecutive victory of the season in the fiercely contested UB150 category, solidifying his status as one of the standout riders of the year. At the start, Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM stormed into the lead, but the front-runner shuffled immediately as the field dove into the first turn — before disaster struck and Fahmi crashed out of contention. By lap 2, Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing took over at the front, with Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM hot on his heels. Drama unfolded behind them as Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of ESTREMO YUZY ASIA TEAM and Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY Racing both crashed out. Moments later, Md Akid Aziz of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team also fell on the final straight just before lap 3, handing an opportunity to Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING, who capitalised by clocking the fastest lap time of 2’17.970s to launch himself into contention. The same lap saw more casualties — Md Badly Ayatullah Massorong of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM and Peerapong Luiboonpeng of ONE FOR ALL both crashed, intensifying the already chaotic contest. The lead changed again on lap 4 when Nazirul hit the front, only to suffer a costly crash of his own. Adytya, with no room to avoid him, went down too, shaking up the order yet again. On the final lap, the fight for the podium became an all-out sprint. With the finish line in sight, Husni Zainul Fuadzy surged from third, unleashed a perfectly timed attack and edged ahead to seize the win in a nail-biting dash to the line, stopping the clock at 18’44.200s. Riky Ibrahim of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM crossed just behind in 18’44.246s to secure second, while Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team clinched third at 18’44.252s in a dramatic photo finish. Husni Zainul Fuadzy shared, “In the race, I just focused on staying calm and consistent, that was the key. I stuck to my usual strategy and waited for the right moment. Only on the last lap did I push to the maximum, and thankfully, I was blessed with another win today in Race 2. I’m very grateful for this result.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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HIROKI UNBEATABLE AT HOME SOIL

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Round 3 at the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, delivered edge-of-the-seat drama in the TVS Asia One Make Championship, as Japan’s Hiroki Ono celebrated his double win after another sensational victory in Race 2. At the start, Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli launched strongly alongside India’s Sarthak Chavan, with local hero Hiroki Ono settling into third. Within seconds, however, Hiroki wasted no time seizing the lead in front of his home crowd. By lap 2, the order saw Hiroki controlling the race ahead of Ramdan, Sarthak, Luis Miguel in fourth, and Japan’s Shingo Iidaka in fifth. Hiroki turned up the pace on lap 3, setting the fastest lap of the race at 2’05.331s, steadily stretching his advantage as Ramdan gave chase.On lap 4, Luis Miguel closed the gap from fourth and made a decisive move past Sarthak to slot into third. By lap 5, Hiroki had sprinted 4.168s clear of Ramdan, who now faced immense pressure from the Spaniard behind. Luis launched an attack and briefly grabbed second place, but Ramdan refused to surrender and reclaimed his position. Sarthak, meanwhile, regrouped and reeled both riders back in, setting up a dramatic final showdown.While the battle for second raged on, Hiroki stayed in a league of his own, crossing the line unchallenged in 16’52.533s to complete a dominant double win on home soil. Behind him, Sarthak’s last-lap charge paid off as he snatched second place in 16’59.356s, just edging Ramdan, who secured a hard-fought third at 16’59.391s. Hiroki Ono stated, “Today was a little difficult for me because the temperature was much higher than yesterday. When it’s hot, managing the tyres is very tricky, but I kept my concentration right until the end. I’m really happy to get the double win this weekend, it feels amazing at my home track. I want to thank everyone who supported me. Arigatou gozaimasu!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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KEITO’S FLAWLESS VICTORY

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Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship’s ASB1000 category saw local hero Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES storm to a commanding victory at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, delighting his home fans with a flawless performance on familiar ground. In qualifying, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of the JDT RACING TEAM claimed pole position with a blistering fastest lap time of 1’49.661s. Keito lined up alongside him in second with 1’49.871s, while Japan’s wild card rider Sho Nishimura of JAPAN POSTHonda Racing completed the front row with an impressive 1’49.907s. At the start, Hafizh Syahrin made a strong getaway for JDT RACING TEAM but was immediately overtaken by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Soon, in the second turn, Hafizh’s front tyre clipped Nakarin’s rear tyre, forcing Hafizh wide and off the track. On lap 4, Keito made his move, overtaking Nakarin to seize the lead and began pushing hard to open up a gap at the front. Meanwhile, Hafizh, determined to recover, rejoined the race and fought back heroically to climb to eleventh position. Unfortunately, his charge ended heartbreakingly on lap 8 when he crashed while pushing to the limit, visibly frustrated trackside. The battle for the lead continued between Keito and Nakarin until lap 11, Nakarin crashed out, allowing Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA to move up to second and attempt to close the gap to Keito. Displaying exceptional composure and confidence on home asphalt, Keito Abe maintained a safe margin, keeping Azroy at bay and charging past the chequered flag to win the race at 24’06.975s. The IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo, Azroy and Zaqhwan, completed the podium at 24’07.671s and 24’10.535s respectively. Keito stated, “It was a really tough race because the tyres were quite slippery, so I had to stay calm and manage both my mindset and tyre condition all the way through. I’m so happy to win here on home soil, it feels amazing! I want to thank my team so much for their great work and for giving me a fantastic bike today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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ANUPAB’S FEARLESS FIGHTBACK

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Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship’s SS600 category delivered a breathtaking finish, with Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM pulling off a stunning late-race charge to seal victory at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan. Earlier in qualifying, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING stormed to pole position with a blistering lap of 1’53.037s. Hot on his heels was ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM’s Mohammad Adenanta Putra with 1’53.233s, while Khairul Idham Pawi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA locked in third with 1’53.292s. At the start, Kasma led the field away cleanly with Khairul in close pursuit and Adenanta holding third. The early laps brought drama when Md Syarifuddin Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA crashed out on lap 2, ending his race prematurely. By lap 3, Kasma continued to control the pace with Adenanta shadowing him closely and Khairul still holding third, but the real charge came from Anupab, who clocked the fastest lap of 1’54.406s as he powered his way through the pack. Anupab set another blistering time on lap 4 with a 1’54.241s, steadily reeling in the leaders. By lap 7, Kasma still held the front, with Adenanta just 0.237s behind, while Anupab had successfully overtaken Khairul to move into third and join the lead battle. On lap 8, Anupab made a decisive move to overtake Adenanta for second and continued hunting down Kasma. Lap 10 saw dramatic action when Adenanta boldly overtook both Anupab and Kasma, but an error saw him run wide, allowing Anupab to seize the lead while Kasma slipped to third. On the final lap, Kasma closed back in and launched an overtake attempt, but Anupab who’s known for his racecraft and fearless riding,defended brilliantly and powered to the finish line, taking the win at 23’00.808s. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin settled for second at 23’00.985s, with Mohammad Adenanta Putra completing the podium at 23’01.225s. “This race was really tough for me because I started from P10, so I knew I had to fight hard right from the start. I had good confidence in my bike, so I focused on overtaking the riders one by one. From the first lap, I could see my lap times were strong. I tried to stick with Kasma and Adenanta and learn from them, especially how they braked so hard into the corners. In the last two laps, I pushed even more because I saw some riders struggling with tyre grip as the temperature went up. Luckily, my bike’s setup was perfect and in the end, the victory is mine!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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AP250 HISTORY FOR IZAM AND TEAM

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Md Izam Ikmal of VICTOR RACING TEAM delivered a masterful performance to claim a hard-fought victory in Race 1 of the AP250 category at Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, held at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan. In the earlier qualifying session, Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’06.912s. Completing the front row were two of Japan’s wild card hopefuls: Ryuji Yokoe of TEAM TECH2 & YSS clocked 2’07.324s to secure second, while Ryota Ogiwara of SANWA RACING TEAM lined up third with a best lap of 2’07.505s. As the race flagged off, Murobbil made a solid start to lead the pack, immediately pursued by Japan’s Ryota, Ryuji, and Riichi Takahira of TY Antares Racing Team. However, it was Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM who quickly surged through the field to grab the lead in the opening phase. By lap 3, Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM had taken control at the front, chased closely by the YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA duo — Candra H and Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi — keeping the lead group tightly bunched. On lap 4, Murobbil regained the lead, but was immediately challenged by Izam, Fadhil, Fadil, and Candra as the front runners swapped positions through every sector. The race continued with relentless overtakes as Murobbil, Fadhil, and Krittapat battled fiercely for control. Drama unfolded on lap 7 when Japan’s wild card rider, Ryuji Yokoe, saw his podium hopes vanish after a collision with Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM ended both riders’ charge. The final lap brought an explosive climax. Krittapat was leading when Md Izam Ikmal launched a decisive move to snatch the lead in the closing corners. Ryota Ogiwara seized the chance to dive past Krittapat too, launching a desperate challenge down the final straight. Md Izam Ikmal held his nerve and crossed the line first to secure victory at 21’33.321s. Ryota Ogiwara finished just 0.010 seconds behind to claim second at 21’33.331s, while early leader Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni took third at 21’33.449s in one of the closest finishes of the season. Izam said, “I’d like to thank my team for doing such a great job. We struggled a lot from Practice 1 right through to Qualifying, but we didn’t give up. Race 1 went well, but I had to plan my strategy carefully because my bike wasn’t the fastest out there, just good enough to stay with the front group. In the final three laps, everyone was really aggressive. On the last lap, I made a big push to get into the top three and then made my move in the third last corner to take the lead. But at the final corner, the Japanese rider (Ryota Ogiwara) overtook me, that moment was incredible! It’s not easy to overtake there, but I managed to get a good slipstream and used the straight to take the win. I guess today was my lucky day!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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HUSNI RULED MOTEGI DEBUT

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Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered an electrifying showdown in the UB150 category at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, with Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerging triumphant after a fierce multi-rider battle to the finish line. Earlier in the day, Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM stamped his authority by clinching pole position with a best time of 2’17.202s in the Super Pole session. His teammate, Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34, lined up alongside him in second with a 2’17.793s lap, while Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING completed the front row with 2’19.177s. As the race got underway, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING made a strong start, but the lead constantly changed hands through every turn and every lap as the front group battled hard for control. By lap 3, Adytya and Fahmi were joined at the front by Nazirul Izzat Muhammad Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM in third, with Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing and Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team rounding out the top five. Unfortunately, Ahmad Fazrul Sham of CARDINALS Factory YAMAHA ZYNERGYS Racing Team ARRC was forced to retire early due to a mechanical issue. His teammate, Md Syamil Amsyar M Iffende, was also sidelined on lap 4 for the same reason. By lap 5, Husni Zainul Fuadzy began his steady charge through the pack, skilfully working his way up to the leading group. On the final lap, the intensity peaked as every rider pushed to the limit. In a nail-biting sprint to the finish, Husni crossed the line first with a winning time of 18’36.491s. Fahmi Basam finished a mere fraction behind at 18’36.536s, while Adytya Fauzi secured third place at 18’36.667s. Reflecting on his hard-fought victory, Husni Zainul Fuadzy said, “The race was really intense, but I just tried to stay calm and focus on finding my rhythm and best pace since this was my first time racing here. Alhamdulillah, I managed to break through to the front group and take this win. I hope I can keep this momentum going and fight for a double victory in Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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HIROKI, MOTEGI’S HERO

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Race 1 of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship, held in conjunction with Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, delivered an electrifying spectacle today at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, with local favourite Hiroki Ono taking a commanding victory on home ground. Earlier in the day, Japan’s Hiroki Ono showcased his speed by seizing pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’04.580s in the combined qualifying session. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli lined up alongside him in second with 2’05.727s, while India’s Sarthak Chavan secured the final front-row slot with a time of 2’06.062s. As the race got underway, Hiroki Ono made a clean getaway to lead the opening lap ahead of Hunter Corney from Australia, Md Ramdan Rosli from Malaysia, and Sarthak Chavan from India. The opening lap, however, saw early drama as Farish Hafiy from Malaysia suffered a high-side and Rendi from Indonesia crashed out. By lap 2, Hiroki maintained his lead with Ramdan and Sarthak locked in pursuit while Luis Miguel from Spain made a strong push to climb to fourth place ahead of Hunter. On lap 3, Sarthak found a way past Ramdan, who responded with a determined lap of 2’06.083s to fight back for position. As the laps ticked by, Hiroki began to stretch his advantage, clocking the fastest lap of the race with a 2’05.266s on lap 5 and edging a second clear of the chasing group. Behind him, Sarthak and Ramdan continued an intense battle for second place, with Luis and Hunter duelling for fourth. By lap 7, Hiroki had carved out a 3.948s lead over Sarthak in second, with Ramdan close behind and Luis and Hunter still in contention for fourth. On the final lap, Hiroki kept his composure under pressure, pushing hard to the chequered flag and sealing a dominant win at 16’52.484s. Sarthak secured second place at 16’56.870s, just edging out Ramdan in third at 16’56.915s. Hiroki Ono said, “I’m really happy I got the Race 1 victory in Motegi, it means a lot to me. This morning’s qualifying gave me great confidence and in Race 1 I just stayed fully focused, kept my lap times strong, and managed the race well. Everything went smoothly for me today, but I know tomorrow will be tougher. I’ll keep working hard and I hope I can deliver another strong result in Race 2.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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