2025 Round 4

AZLAN’S GIFT FOR MALAYSIA

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Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship concluded with a spectacular Race 2 in the ASB1000 class at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, as Malaysian veteran Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM stormed to an emotional victory on National Day. As the race start, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM surged to the front, closely pursued by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND and Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES. Drama unfolded on Lap 3 when Nakarin crashed but managed to rejoin. Keito moved into P2, while Azlan Shah climbed into P3, followed by Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. The race took a major turn on Lap 5 for Malaysian riders, as Azroy crashed out, followed by heartbreak for Hafizh on Lap 6 when a highside ended his race while leading. Keito seized control at the front, chased by Azlan and Andi. By Lap 8, Azlan began closing the gap to Keito, the duo breaking away by nearly five seconds from the chasing group. The relentless pressure culminated on Lap 12 when Azlan executed a smooth overtake to snatch the lead. Despite Keito’s fierce challenge in the closing laps, Azlan held firm, crossing the finish line at 20’55.147s to secure his first victory of the season and a special one for Malaysia on National Day. Keito finished second at 20’55.784s, while local hero Andi delighted the home crowd by clinching third at 20’59.664s. Azlan said, “It’s unbelievable! If I look back at my journey with the team, it’s been tough this season. I’ve struggled with form, with the bike, and with myself. Coming back to Mandalika wasn’t easy either. Last year, I crashed here, and I even had a highside during 8-hour race. Honestly, I lost some motivation, but I told myself: if I cannot win, at least improve and enjoy the circuit. Today, my target was just to stay with the front group and manage my energy. Yesterday, I was too hyped, pushed too hard, and made mistakes. But this time I stayed calm, kept the pace, and it paid off. I’m so lucky to get this win. I must thank my team and my crew who worked tirelessly, they even until midnight to prepare a new bike for me. This victory is for them, for everyone who has supported me, and most importantly, for Malaysia. Happy Merdeka Day!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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HERJUN’S MAIDEN VICTORY

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Race 2 of Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered drama at the Mandalika International Circuit today, as Indonesian debutant Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM stormed to his maiden SS600 victory in front of the home crowd.The showdown unfolded with Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA launching strongly from the start, while Herjun slotted in behind in P2. But just seconds into the opening lap, Herjun’s teammate Mohammad Adenanta Putra slipped past to seize second place, igniting a fierce battle at the sharp end. By Lap 2, Thailand’s Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM began his charge, overtaking Herjun to go after Adenanta. Wahyu continued to set the pace, clocking a fastest lap of 1’38.829s on Lap 5, though he struggled to break away as Adenanta piled on the pressure. The intensity soared on Lap 6 when Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND set the race’s fastest time of 1’38.388s at 244.3km/h, muscling past Herjun for fourth and joining the leading group. As the laps wound down, the front pack of Wahyu, Adenanta, Anupab, and Thanat looked set for a thrilling finish until Lap 10 produced heartbreak. A dramatic crash saw Wahyu, Adenanta, Anupab, Thanat, and Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA all tumbled out, leaving the battle wide open. Sensing his moment, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND surged into the lead on the final lap. But the Mandalika crowd erupted when Herjun launched a daring move at the last corner, snatching victory at the line with a time of 19’51.767s, just 0.141s clear of Kitsada. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING completed the podium at 19’51.987s. Herjun said, “I’m super happy today to take this victory. Yesterday was tough after the crash. It was unlucky, but my team kept supporting me mentally, and I refused to give up. In Race 2, I gave it everything again and it paid off. This win is for Indonesia and for everyone who has supported me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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MUROBBIL TRIUMPHED AT HOME SOIL

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Muhammad Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM clinched victory in Race 2 of the AP250 class at Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Mandalika International Circuit, following a post-race penalty for Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM. At the race start, Murobbil stormed into the lead, but by Lap 2, Arbi made his move to snatch P1. Behind them, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA impressed in P3, keeping the front-runners under pressure. The intensity rose on Lap 3 when Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM clocked the fastest lap of the race at 1’47.840s, surging to the front. Soon after, Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM forced his way into contention, shadowing Arbi closely. In the chaos, Md Izam Ikmal of VICTOR RACING TEAM seized an opening to rise to P2, though Arbi quickly reclaimed control to dictate the pace once more. The final lap saw bold moves from several challengers, Riichi Takahira of TY Antares Racing Team muscled into P2, while Murobbil and Mohamad Danial Syahmi Ahmad Shahril of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM battled through to P4 and P5 respectively. Arbi initially crossed the line first with a total time of 17’59.068s, but was later penalised with a two-position drop due to exceeding track limit. As a result, Murobbil was promoted to winner with a final time of 17’59.417s, followed by Izam in second place at 17’59.604s, while Arbi was classified in third. Murobbil said, “It was a tough race with a lot of competition, but I stayed focused and gave my best. Thank you to my team for preparing a great bike and to all the supporters who keep motivating me. This win gives me more confidence for the upcoming rounds.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR DIMAS

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Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship witnessed yet another thrilling battle in the UB150 category at the Mandalika International Circuit, where Indonesian hero Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing stormed to his second win of the weekend in front of a jubilant home crowd. At the start, Ahmad Fazrul Sham of CARDINALS Factory YAMAHA ZYNERGYS Racing Team ARRC got away cleanly but was quickly challenged by Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. The early stages saw constant position changes at every turn, though Dimas remained firmly within the leading group, showing strong consistency. Drama unfolded on Lap 4 when Filipino rider Masato Fernando of KOBY SEC YAMAHA RACING TEAM crashed while April King Mascardo of UMA MMR YAMAHA PHILIPPINE RACING TEAM went down but managed to rejoin the race. Meanwhile, Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team set the fastest lap of the race with a blistering 1’55.016s but was soon overtaken by Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING and Danial Damar of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, with Dimas quickly clawing his way back to the front. By Lap 7, the lead group shuffled once again, with Fahmi, Dimas, Peerapong Luiboonpeng of ONE FOR ALL, John Emerson of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team, and Afif all locked in a tight contest. In the decisive final lap, Mandalika erupted as Dimas made his move, edging out his rivals to cross the finish line first in 15’35.558s, sealing a memorable double win at his home circuit. Just 0.026 seconds behind, Husni secured second place in 15’35.584s, while Fahmi claimed third at 15’35.594s to round off the podium. Dimas said, “Alhamdulillah, I was able to be the best again. Winning Race 1 already meant so much, and to win Race 2 as well, in front of my home fans, is truly unforgettable. I am very thankful to my team and especially to my family who supported me here, most of all to my father, this victory is for him.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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NATIONAL DAY GLORY FOR RAMDAN

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Race 2 of Round 4 in the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship under the TVS ASIA One Make Championship brought high drama and national pride at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, as Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli stormed to victory on National Day. The race began with Ramdan making a clean start from the front, while Japan’s Hiroki Ono was caught in an early collision with Australia’s Hunter Corney. Hiroki managed to rejoin, but the incident shuffled the order. Ramdan initially led the pack with Indonesia’s Decksa Almer Alfarezal close behind. By the second lap, India’s Sarthak Chavan began mounting pressure on the Malaysian, and by lap 3, he slotted himself into second place, relentlessly shadowing the leader. Indonesia’s Rendi and Spain’s Luis Miguel also joined the battle within the chasing group. The defining moment arrived on lap 4 when Sarthak made a bold move to overtake Ramdan. However, the Malaysian rider swiftly countered, regaining control at the front. From there, Ramdan held his nerve and powered his way to the chequered flag, crossing the finish line at 14’11.022s to secure a historic victory for Malaysia on its Independence Day. Sarthak finished just a whisker behind, only 0.007 seconds adrift, clocking 14’11.029s to take second, while Luis completed the podium in third at 14’12.221s. Ramdan expressed, “I would like to thank my TVS crew that solved my mechanical problem yesterday. I really hoped that I could also win yesterday’s race, but I couldn’t make it, and that made me emotional and sad. But today, I proved that I can win. This victory is for Malaysia, and for all my family who are watching from home.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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REDEMPTION FOR HAFIZH

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Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered heat at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia today, with Malaysian star Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM storming to victory in Race 1 of the ASB1000 class. As the lights went out, Hafizh made a strong launch but it was Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM who surged to the front, shadowed closely by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Hafizh settled into third with the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo of Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi and Azroy Hakeem Anuar chasing in fourth and fifth. By Lap 2, Nakarin slipped past Hafizh but Hafizh quickly fought back to reclaim top spot. The Thai ace, however, refused to be shaken off, tailing Hafizh corner by corner. At the same time, Azlan was forced to fend off the relentless challenge from Zaqhwan and Azroy. Hafizh then laid down the gauntlet on Lap 3 with a fastest time of 1’35.747s, pulling marginally ahead. But Nakarin answered immediately with a blistering 1’35.383s on Lap 4, ensuring the battle for the lead remained alive. The duo broke away, opening a 1.302s gap from the chasing pack, where Zaqhwan muscled his way into third ahead of Azlan. The race took a dramatic twist on Lap 5 when Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES and Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR RACING ASIA collided and crashed out of contention. With clear track ahead, Hafizh managed to gradually build a 1-second lead over Nakarin by Lap 6. From there, he controlled the pace superbly, while behind him Zaqhwan closed in on Nakarin, setting up a tense fight for second place. After 12 laps of high drama, Hafizh powered across the line to claim victory in 20’48.234s, a result made even more special as Malaysia celebrates Merdeka Day weekend. Nakarin held off a late attack from Zaqhwan to secure second at 20’51.193s, just 0.129 seconds ahead of the Malaysian, who completed the podium at 20’51.322s. Hafizh expressed, “I didn’t know what pace I was doing because my lap time wasn’t showing on the dash. It worked yesterday and in Qualifying, but during the race it didn’t, so I was stressed. I had to rely on my feeling from yesterday and trust my instinct. I just kept going, avoided mistakes, and tried to manage the tyres. The bike was really awesome and I thank my team and crew chief who have been helping me since Round 2 until here. We didn’t touch the bike setup at all, we just kept it the same, and that’s something I’ve never done in my life. But yeah, sometimes this happens. I just kept working, understood better, and put in the effort with the team. This victory is for them; they sometimes work more than 20 hours. Right now, this pays off after the Japan round where Race 1 was a disaster. Now we’re back. Thanks to everyone who supported me. Tomorrow, we’ll do our best again, for Malaysia’s Merdeka Day.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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ADENANTA DELIVERED PERFECT HOMECOMING

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Race 1 of the Round 4 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in the SS600 category delivered a dramatic spectacle as Muhammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM triumphed after an intense 12-lap battle, taking the chequered flag with tears of joy. The race began with young Indonesian rider, Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA storming into the lead, chased closely by Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Malaysia’s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING. Early drama struck as Md Syarifuddin Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA crashed out, while his teammate, Md Helmi Azman and Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM also went down but managed to rejoin. By Lap 4, Adenanta launched his first attack, overtaking Wahyu to take command, though the lead continued to change hands with Wahyu reclaiming P1 on Lap 6. The ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM duo of Herjun and Adenanta worked together by Lap 8 to seize the top two positions, raising hopes of a double podium celebration. However, heartbreak followed when Herjun crashed, leaving Adenanta to fend off relentless pressure from Yamaha’s Wahyu and Kasma. The closing stages saw Wahyu briefly retake the lead on Lap 10, with Khairul Idham Pawi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM climbing into podium contention. But the final lap brought even more drama with Khairul crashed out, and as Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND attempted a move, Mohammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA capitalised to snatch third. Adenanta crossed the finish line first at 19’47.821s, claiming a hard-fought home victory. Wahyu followed just 0.143s behind at 19’47.964s, while Faerozi secured the final podium spot at 19’48.430s. Adenanta said, “It was an incredible race and I am very happy. Thank you to my family, my father and mother, my girlfriend, and everyone who supported me this weekend. Also, a big thanks to my team and mechanics for helping me a lot, because I struggled yesterday and even crashed in Practice 2. This morning in Qualifying was still difficult, and during the race the setting was not perfect as I had many slides and almost crashed. But finally, I am the winner today. I am very happy because this victory is also very important for my championship points. After this, I will discuss with my team and push even harder for Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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ARBI FEARLESS AT HOME SOIL

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The Mandalika International Circuit roared with excitement as Indonesia’s very own Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM stormed to victory in Race 1 of Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship AP250 category, crossing the line with a winning time of 17’53.902s. From the very start, the home hero faced immense pressure as Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni surged ahead with a strong launch off the line. But it was Arbi who quickly stamped his authority, overtaking to seize control of the race. Behind him, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA MBKW2 RACING, and Md Izam Izkmal of VICTOR RACING TEAM battled fiercely for podium contention. The intensity only grew as the laps unfolded. On Lap 4, Japan’s Riichi Takahira clocked the top speed of the race at 188.1km/h, snatching second place from Murobbil, while Malaysia’s Md Izamli and Galang maintained their charge. The battle for podium positions looked set to be decided among five riders, but drama struck on Lap 6 when Murobbil crashed out, losing his shot at glory. The closing stages witnessed a five-rider duel for the win. The final lap turned chaotic when both Riichi and Candra crashed in a high-stakes battle for victory, leaving Arbi to power home and ignite the Mandalika crowd with a sensational triumph. Mohamad Danial Syahmi Ahmad Syahril of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM rode a masterful race to claim second place just 0.784s adrift, finishing at 17’54.686s, while Thailand’s Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM secured the final podium spot with 17’54.761s. Arbi said, “I tried to push very hard from the beginning because I knew I had a chance to pull a gap. But the wind was very strong this afternoon, so I had to manage my pace in the middle of the race. On the last lap, my pit crew told me to just go all out, so I gave everything I had. My tyres were destroyed, but this bike has super good handling and I could go very fast in the middle of the corners. Alhamdulillah, thank you so much to my team and the mechanics. It was an incredible race!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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EMOTIONAL WIN FOR DIMAS

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Race 1 of Round 4 in the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia delivered a thriller in the UB150 category, with home hero Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing producing a sensational fightback to claim his first-ever victory in the championship. The opening lap was nothing short of chaos. While Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team stormed into an early lead, the race saw a dramatic incident when April King Mascardo of UMA MMR YAMAHA PHILIPPINE RACING TEAM and Md Syamil Amsyar M Iffende of CARDINALS Factory YAMAHA ZYNERGYS Racing Team ARRC went down, forcing a shake-up in the chasing pack. A slow getaway from Dimas only added to the drama, but the Indonesian refused to give in. By Lap 2, Afif continued to control the front, but the intensity of the group meant positions were constantly changing. Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM lit up the timing sheets on Lap 3 with a blistering fastest lap of 1’55.626s, propelling himself into the lead and igniting a wheel-to-wheel contest involving more than half a dozen riders. The action reached boiling point on Lap 4 as Dimas attempted to break away from the group, only to be reeled back in, while Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 quietly edged his way into podium contention. With every corner offering new overtakes, the 8-lap sprint turned into a test of nerves and precision. Everything came down to the final lap. In front of a roaring home crowd, Dimas launched a daring move on the last corner, seizing the lead and holding his line to the chequered flag with a winning time of 15’34.548s. Husni shadowed him across the line, just 0.080s adrift, while Fahmi secured third place only 0.039s further back, underlining the narrow margins that defined the race. Dimas teared up and said, “I am truly very grateful to be on the top of the podium. I’m so touched because this is my very first time finishing number one on the Asian stage. From Practice 1, 2, and Qualifying, I was able to get good results. Thank you to my team and crew, to my wife and child who came here to support me, and to my parents—especially my father who allowed me to race. Alhamdulillah, father, I’m number one, father! Let’s keep the spirit alive!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. DIMAS JULI ATMOKO – RACETECH SIXTY Racing (15:34.548s) 2. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY – ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 (15:34.628s) 3. FAHMI BASAM – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (15:34.667s) 4. WAHYU AJI TRILAKSANA – RACETECH SIXTY Racing (15:35.302s) 5. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team (15:35.434s)

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HIROKI POWERED TO FLAWLESS WIN

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Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered another breathtaking showcase in the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, where Japan’s Hiroki Ono stormed to a decisive Race 1 victory with a flawless display of pace and control. As the lights went out, Australia’s Hunter Corney got off to a strong launch but was swiftly overtaken by Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli, who seized the early lead. Behind them, Hiroki fought to break into the front but found himself shuffled back into sixth place after the opening exchanges. By Lap 2, Ramdan led the charge with Hunter close behind, while India’s Sarthak Chavan, Hiroki, and Indonesia’s Decksa Almer Alfarezel stayed firmly in the hunt. Momentum began to swing on Lap 3, as Hiroki clawed his way forward to join Ramdan, Sarthak, and Indonesia’s Rendi in the battle for podium positions. The defining moment came on Lap 4, when Hiroki recorded the fastest lap of the race at 1’45.518s, overtaking Ramdan to snatch the lead. Sarthak moved into third, while local heroes Rendi and Decksa gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about in fourth and fifth. From there, Hiroki never looked back. By Lap 6, the Japanese ace had stretched his advantage to two seconds ahead of the chasing pack, leaving Sarthak, Ramdan, and Rendi locked in a thrilling tussle for the podium. In the closing stages, Rendi surged past Chavan to take second spot, sparking roars of approval from the Indonesian fans. But at the chequered flag, it was all about Hiroki. The Japanese rider crossed the finish line in 14’11.874s, a commanding 3.370s clear of his rivals. Behind him, Sarthak reclaimed second place with a bold final-lap maneuver, clocking 14’15.244s, while Rendi was forced to settle for third in 14’15.709s, less than half a second adrift. Hiroki said, “The race was a little bit tough because, at the beginning, I was fighting with many riders. Lap by lap, I pushed my best and managed to improve my pace. Finally, I took the victory, and I’m very happy with this win!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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