2025

SLIPPERY TRACK, SMOOTH VICTORY FOR ADENANTA

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Race 1 of the opening round of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in the SS600 category saw Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM claim victory at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. In the qualifying session, Muhammad Syarifuddin Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA secured pole position with the fastest lap time of 1’38:821s. McKinley Kyle Paz of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING took second with a time of 1’38:880s, while Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, also of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING, qualified third with a lap time of 1’38:999s. At the start of the race, Syarifuddin launched into the lead with a strong start. Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND followed closely, with Adenanta settling into third. However, Adenanta didn’t wait long. He overtook to take the lead before entering lap 2. While Md Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA climbed to P3, closely tracking the top two riders. On lap 3, McKinley clocked an incredible lap time of 1’53:427s to move into P3. But, the intensity of the race only grew from there, as riders fiercely battled through the corners, frequently trading positions. The final lap saw a four-way fight between Adenanta, McKinley, Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, and Thanat. In the end, Adenanta held firm and crossed the finish line first with a time of 15’00:012s. McKinley finished second at 15’00:433s, while Wahyu secured the final podium spot at 15’00:736s. Adenanta said, “I want to thank everyone who supported me. Honestly, I don’t even know what to say. I’m just really, really happy. The track was actually quite slippery, but I stayed calm and tried to maintain my rhythm every lap. On the last lap, I could hear bikes closing in behind me, but I just focused on keeping my pace all the way to the finish line. For Race 2 tomorrow, we’ll push even harder!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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FADILLAH’S BOLD WIN IN RACE 1

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Fadillah Arbi Aditama of the ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM emerged victorious in a thrilling Race 1 of the AP250 category at the opening round of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. In the qualifying session, Krittapat Keankum of the YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM secured pole position with a fastest lap time of 1’50:603s. Fadillah followed closely in second with a time of 1’50:867s, while Riichi Takahira of TY ANTARES RACING TEAM qualified third at 1’51:614s. As the race began, Krittapat got off to a strong start, followed closely by Fadillah and Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, who held P2 and P3 respectively. Krittapat, Fadillah, and Candra quickly pulled away from the rest of the field, creating a 1:576s gap from the second group early in the race. On lap 3, Candra set an impressive lap time of 1’51:833s to take the lead. However, both Fadillah and Krittapat soon reclaimed the top positions in a tense back-and-forth battle. The final lap saw Fadillah redeem himself by crossing the finish line first with a time of 18’44:334s, followed by Candra at 18’46:404s. Davino Britani of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM rounded out the podium with a time of 18’46:647s. Krittapat, who had shown tremendous pace throughout the race, entered last turn too aggressively, hoping to come out first for the run to the finish line, however he lost the front-end grip upon entry, resulting an unfortunate P16 for the pole setter. Fadillah said, “This was a really tough race. I thought it was going to rain, but it didn’t. And now, right after the finish, it’s started raining again! From the beginning, I focused on maintaining my pace because I knew I had the speed and understood my braking points. On the last lap, I gave it everything. I knew Krittapat would try to attack me at the final corner, so I decided to brake late. I was right on the limit and didn’t want to force a battle there, so when he went in too deep, I saw the opportunity, cut back inside, and took the win. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who’s supported me. This was an unforgettable race!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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HUSNI VICTORIOUS AT CHANG

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Race 1 of the opening round of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, delivered a thrilling spectacle in the UB150 category. Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerged victorious after an intense battle. In the Super Pole session, Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of ESTREMO YUZY ASIA TEAM set the fastest lap time of 2’01:447s to secure pole position. He was followed by Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM with a time of 2’02:379s, while Husni qualified third at 2’02:766s. The race began with Syazras making a strong start to take the lead. Though frequently challenged, he managed to reclaim and maintain his position at the front. As Syazras maintained a steady pace in P1, riders behind him swapped positions at nearly every turn in a tightly contested race. Syazras built a gap of 0:510s ahead of the chasing group. However, the unpredictable nature of the UB150 category saw the pack close the gap in a matter of seconds. On the final lap, with pressure mounting, Husni surged into P1 and crossed the chequered flag to claim victory with a time of 16’21:843s. Fahmi initially finished second with a time of 16’21:894s, while Syazras completed the race in third at 16’22:011s. However, Fahmi was penalised one position for exceeding track limits at the final corner. Syazras who was supposed to take over was also penalised due to technical infringement. Next in line, Ahmad Afif Amran was announced for second place. Husni said, “I’m really grateful to have won today, and I hope I can deliver the same result tomorrow. It started to rain during the last two laps, so I had to be more cautious, but in the end, I still pushed beyond the limit to secure the victory. I’m thankful to my team and everyone who has supported me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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NOTHING CHANGED, HIROKI STILL ON TOP

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Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, the opening round of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, took place today at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, where Japanese rider Hiroki Ono celebrated victory. In the earlier qualifying session, India’s Sarthak Chavan claimed pole position with a blistering lap time of 1’50:390s. Close behind him was Japan’s Hiroki Ono in second, clocking in at 1’50:507s, while Australia’s Hunter Corney rounded out the top three with a time of 1’50:893s. At the start of the race, Sarthak quickly asserted his dominance, leading the pack with Hiroki closely in pursuit. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli held onto third. The race featured intense battles among the top three riders from the 2024 season throughout the opening laps. On lap 4, while Hiroki was leading the race, Sarthak’s front tyre made contact with Ramdan’s rear tyre, causing a slight wobble. Spain’s Luis Miguel seized the opportunity and overtook Sarthak to take P3. The turning point came on the final lap, when Luis made a bold move at the last corner to overtake Ramdan and set off in pursuit of Hiroki. Hiroki crossed the finish line first with a time of 14’49:853s. Luis, who finished second at 14’49:962s, was penalised one position for exceeding track limits at Turn 4. This handed second place to Ramdan, who clocked in at 14’50:213s. Hiroki said, “From Friday, the feeling wasn’t too bad. Session by session I kept improving, and in the race, I tried to push, though the feeling on the bike wasn’t perfect. Still, since this is the first race of the season, I think it’s a strong result and a good way to start the championship.”TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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APIWATH SURGES TO TOP SPOT WITH NEW BIKE

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The 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship roared to life today at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, where Apiwath Wongthananon of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM surged to the top as the fastest rider in the combined ASB1000 practice sessions. In Practice 1, Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM displayed strong pace, setting the quickest lap at 1’36:021s. Just 0:061s behind him was Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM with 1’36:082s, placing him second, while Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of A1 ENERGY BMW RACING TEAM secured third with 1’36:119s. During Practice 2, Azlan moved to the top with a lap time of 1’36:291s. Andi finished in second at 1’36:462s, while Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA rounded out the top three with 1’36:488s. Struggling to adapt to his new BMW machine after switching from Yamaha, Apiwath showed impressive improvement in Practice 3, where he rocketed to the top with a fastest lap of 1’35:758s. Zaqhwan closely followed with 1’35:812s, while Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND placed third at 1’36:185s. With the combined results from the three practice sessions, Apiwath emerged as the fastest overall, while Zaqhwan and Andi secured second and third positions, respectively. Apiwath said, “Today was really exciting, with a new team, a new bike, everything was new! My lap times were good, and I was able to learn the bike and work well with the crew. In Practice 3, I tried a different setup, which was better than before. We’ll see how tomorrow’s Qualifying goes. The BMW machine is really fast for me, and I know I still need more time to learn the new bike, but it’s a step-by-step process. I know all the riders in ASB1000 are very strong, and my goal is to be on the podium this weekend.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

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THANAT OUTPACES COMPETITION IN CHANG

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The 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship officially began today at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, with Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND posting the fastest time in the combined SS600 practice sessions. In Practice 1, Thanat showed impressive pace, setting the fastest lap time of 1’39:618s. Just 0:035s behind him, Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA clocked 1’39:653s, while Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING rounded out the top three with a time of 1’39:653s. In Practice 2, Thanat maintained his position at the top with a best lap of 1’39:743s. Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA placed second with 1’39:756s, followed by Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM, who recorded a lap time of 1’39:844s. Practice 3 saw Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM take the top spot with a lap time of 1’39:677s. McKinley Kyle Paz of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING followed closely with 1’39:712s, and Wahyu placed third at 1’39:845s. With the combined results from the three practice sessions, Thanat emerged as the fastest overall, while Wahyu and Kasma secured second and third positions, respectively. Thanat said, “Today I tried my best, and the track conditions were really hot. I focused solely on my performance. I gave it everything I had. I did lose a bit of control at corner 5, however in Practice 1 and Practice 2, I was able to ride alone and set the fastest times, so I’m very happy with that. For tomorrow, my focus is entirely on the podium. I’m not thinking about other riders because everyone is facing the same challenges with the hot track conditions.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

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HOT TRACK, HOT PACE FOR KRITTAPAT

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The 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship kicked off with a strong local showing, as Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM set the fastest time in the AP250 combined practice sessions at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand. In Practice 1, Krittapat topped the timesheets with a best lap of 1’51:688s. Just 0:044s behind him was Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM, who posted a time of 1’51:732s. Riichi Takahira of TY ANTARES RACING TEAM completed the top three with a 1’52:251s lap. Krittapat continued his strong performance in Practice 2, improving his time to 1’51:549s. Riichi and Fadillah also maintained their presence in the top three, recording their best laps at 1’52:528s and 1’52:605s respectively to finish second and third in the session. In Practice 3, Krittapat held firm at the top, shaving more time off with a best lap of 1’51:495s. Fadillah followed in second with 1’51:881s, while Krittapat’s teammate Davino Britani stepped up to third with a 1’52:194s lap. Based on the combined practice results, Krittapat emerged as the fastest overall, marking a strong start to his campaign and making him a local hero in the making. The ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM duo, Fadillah and Davino, secured second and third places respectively. Krittapat said, “Today I felt really good with the bike, the track, and the overall setup from the team. I pushed on every lap, trying to improve and understand both the bike and the circuit better, especially in a few key corners. I made some adjustments to my riding style and we also fine-tuned the engine settings to get the best performance. I’m confident going into tomorrow’s race, and I’ll give it my all. Big thanks to my team for their hard work and support, they’ve done an amazing job helping me prepare.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

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HUSNI GAINS MOMENTUM, TOPS PRACTICE SESSION

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The IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 officially kicked off today at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, with riders hitting the track for the practice sessions of Round 1. Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerged as fastest for practice session, combined, in UB150 today. As the practice sessions got underway, the UB150 class proved to be as tightly contested as ever, with riders pushing their limits to gain valuable insight into the track and build momentum for tomorrow’s qualifying rounds. Practice 1 saw Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY RACING claim the top spot with a best lap time of 2’00:645s. The 2024 UB150 Champion, Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, followed closely in second, recording a lap time of 2’00:753s. Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of ESTREMO YUZY ASIA TEAM rounded out the top three with a lap time of 2’01:058s. In Practice 2, Husni Zainul Fuadzy emerged as the fastest rider of the day, clocking a 1:59.487s lap time, just under the two-minute mark. Fahmi Basam again placed second, with a time of 2’00:331s, while Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY RACING impressed by securing third place with a time of 2’00:509s. After two practice sessions, Husni Zainul Fuadzy’s blistering pace in Practice 2 earned him the overall fastest time of the day. Fahmi Basam remained consistent, finishing in second overall, while Wahyu Aji Trilaksana completed the top three in combined times. Husni said, “There has been positive progress from Practice 1 to Practice 2. In Practice 1, I struggled a bit to set a good lap time, but in Practice 2, I learned from my mistakes and, thankfully, I managed to set my best lap time. Hopefully, I can do even better tomorrow and maintain the momentum until the race. Honestly, I felt quite nervous today and was just following the bike ahead of me, but I’m very happy with today’s result.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

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RAMDAN TURNS UP THE HEAT IN BURIRAM

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The 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship got underway today at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, where Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli set the benchmark by finishing fastest in the combined practice sessions of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship. Ramdan dominated both Practice 1 and Practice 2, demonstrating strong pace, consistency, and familiarity with the circuit. His performance clearly positions him as the rider to beat heading into the weekend’s qualifying and race. In Practice 1, Ramdan topped the timing sheets with a best lap of 1’50:706s. The 2024 TVS ASIA One Make Champion, Hiroki Ono from Japan, was close behind with 1’50:799s, followed by Sarthak Chavan from India, who posted a 1’51:317s lap to secure third position. Practice 2 saw Ramdan continuing his fine form, clocking 1’50:812s. Sarthak improved his time significantly, taking second with a 1’50:893s lap, while Hiroki recorded 1’50:977s to finish third in the session. In the combined results of both sessions, Ramdan remained at the top with the fastest overall lap time. Hiroki Ono and Sarthak Chavan followed in second and third places, respectively. With such close margins between the top riders, the competition is expected to heat up in tomorrow’s qualifying session. Ramdan shared, “In Practice 2, the weather was much hotter compared to the morning session in Practice 1. I wasn’t pushing too hard as I just wanted to get some mileage on the bike and maintain my rhythm because I’m feeling really confident about winning the race in Round 1. I’ll keep this momentum going into the race. “The hot conditions are the same for everyone, so it’s about how each rider adapts. Personally, I feel really comfortable riding in this kind of weather. The track temperature was much higher in the afternoon, and I believe the race will be run in similar conditions. I’m glad I had the chance to experience that today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

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INTERESTING TWIST TO THE ENTRIES

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The Asia Superbike 1000cc will once again roar its way into Chang International Circuit this weekend at the season opener of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The race to victory is defined only by one proposition – being a champion and with an entry list of highly driven and competitive riders, Season 2025 is bound to get feisty. The fast and fury of the Asia Superbike 1000cc ended last season with Yuki Kunii of SDG Team HARC-PRO Honda Ph. marking a blistering speed towards stardom on the Asian front. With him out of the equation this season, it’s an open goal for the likes of Andi Farid of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Hafizh Syahrin of JDT RACING TEAM who have both showcased equal-level sportsmanship throughout the season. What may possibly add on to the strain though is the competitive strike by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat who has posed indefinite threats since signing his entry into the big boys’ league. According to Andi, 1st runner of Season 2024, “Personally, I think all riders have what it takes to be competing at this level but what really matters would be personal goals and growth. Staying focused on developing my technical abilities and fine-tuning my tactics is the drive that keeps me motivated. The past experiences are crucial to help me evaluate my capacities and I will move from there. I am happy to be back with ASTRA HONDA and I can’t wait to work with them closely in marking the benchmark and creating milestones collectively. We have started training and are quite amped up for the coming season so it’s just a matter of time right now to get the ball rolling.” Adding on to the pressure is the All Japan’s 600cc race category’s 2024 Champion, Keito Abe who will be replacing Yuki Kunii in living up to the team’s aspirations. The Japanese may first need to come around facing the likes of other Honda riders, Zaqhwan Zaidi and his new teammate, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA who will be graduating from SS600. The stakes are high nevertheless for all riders, considering the amalgamation of different performing standards, level and machine capacities. Will Keito fit into the scene and rise above the ordinary? Commenting on his entry, Keito Abe said, “I have never ridden aboard a Honda CBR1000RR R before and as such, the experience would be entirely brand new. Of course, the goal is to quickly find my footing and manage my technical abilities to compliment the high-powered engine performance. I personally am motivated and feel that I can fight competitively in ASB1000. Yuki Kunii made double-win in the race category for one of the rounds with the experiences he has gained from the Japanese championship. So, I believe that I have some valid experience that would help me with my momentum in the race category. Being with a new team is an exciting phase for me. I feel positive vibes with the team and they support me well. We also have a lot of data with is useful for me to move forward. Overall, I will do my best for sure and try to grow not only on a professional level but also on a personal one.” Azroy on the other hand said, “This season will surely be a tough one but no excuses. I have to learn as quickly as I can. My goal is to deliver the best results for my team. One major challenge would be the riding styles and techniques. But on the bright side, I have an excellent teammate with extensive knowledge and experience to work with and learn from. So, that’s a plus for me although at the end of the day, its my ability to adapt and the drive to succeed that matters most. While it may seem a little far-fetched, I would definitely want to make a mark on the podium or at the least, be at the top five positions, consistently.”

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