Asia Production 250

In a thrilling contest during opening round of 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM secured a remarkable victory in Race 2 for AP250 at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand today. The race began with Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM leading the pack, closely followed by Fadillah and Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. During the race, while Krittapat, Fadillah, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA were in close contention, Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM gradually making his way up to P5. The lead changed frequently, Fadillah made his way back on top on lap 4, followed closely by Yamaha riders Murobbil, Candra, and Krittapat. Cao Viet Nam continued to climb, securing P5. The final lap saw an intense battle between Fadillah and Krittapat, who managed to pull a 2:746s gap over the second group. In the end, it was Fadillah Arbi who clinched the victory at 18’49:659s. Krittappat secured second at 18’49:808s, and Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM placed third at 18’52:953s. “At the beginning of the race, I just tried to follow Krittapat, as he had a good pace. I stayed with the group and focused on maintaining the pace. I analyzed where I could break away, and in one moment, I found a good slipstream. Krittapat was also trying to pull away, so I thought, ‘Okay, now let’s race.’ I started pushing again, especially in the last corner of the final lap. I tried to brake as late as possible, knowing that yesterday he tried something similar, and today he wouldn’t try the same. So, I braked as late as I could and managed to make it stick. Alhamdulillah, I won again today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

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

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

The Asia Production 250cc category reached its dramatic conclusion at Race 2 of the season finale of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. After three seasons of relentless effort, Herjun Atna Firdaus from the ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM finally achieved his long-awaited championship title, despite finishing the race in second place behind the winner, Cao Viet Nam of Honda Racing Vietnam Team. From the very start of the race, the lead changed hands multiple times, showcasing the competitive nature of the category. However, it was Cao Viet Nam who seized the lead on Lap 3, marking a turning point in the race. The championship battle took an unfortunate turn when Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa, the championship leader heading into the finale, was forced to retire from the race on Lap 3 due to a mechanical issue. This unexpected development shattered his title hopes and opened the door for other contenders to capitalize on his misfortune. As the race progressed, the leading group continued to shift positions. On Lap 6, another title hopeful, Peerapong Boonlert of YAMAHA Vit Chonburi, suffered another crash after a similar mishap in Race 1, further impacting his chances for the season’s top spot. The race became even more unpredictable with each lap, as riders fought to position themselves for a final push towards the finish line. By Lap 8, it was clear that the battle for the win would come down to Cao Viet Nam and Herjun Atna Firdaus, with Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia following in third place, just 1.7 seconds behind. Despite his best efforts, Faerozi could not bridge the gap to challenge the two Honda riders for the lead. Cao Viet Nam crossed the finish line to claim victory at 19’02:009s, while Herjun finished in second place at 19’02:589s. However, it was enough for Herjun Atna Firdaus to secure the 2024 Asia Production 250cc Championship with consistent performances throughout the season. Herjun said, “I can’t express how much this means to me. This journey has been incredibly tough. In my first year, I came so close but failed to claim the championship. In the second year, I tried again, but the title slipped through my fingers. I watched my teammate celebrate his success while I was left feeling disappointed. But today, I can finally say that I’ve made it. To my team, my family, and all the supporters who have stood by me through thick and thin — this victory is for you. You all never stopped believing in me, and this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Look, we’ve done it together. I’m so proud to bring this title home to all of you.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 TOP 5 OVERALL STANDING TOP 5 TEAM OVERALL STANDINGS

Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM emerged victorious in a thrilling Race 1 of the AP250 category at Round 6 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. In the qualifying session, Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia claimed pole position with a fastest lap time of 1’51:714s. Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM took second with a time of 1’51:872s, while his teammate, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa, qualified in third with a time of 1’51:949s. As the race began, Herjun made a strong start, but Faerozi quickly overtook him. Peerapong Boonlert of YAMAHA Vit Chonbur also got off to a strong start, but unfortunately fell at the first corner along with Cao Viet Nam of the Honda Racing Vietnam Team. By lap 3, the ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM duo of Herjun and Kiandra led the pack in P1 and P2, while Faerozi and Kiandra’s teammate, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa, maintained constant pressure in P3 and P4, looking for opportunities to overtake. The race became increasingly intense on lap 5, especially among the championship contenders—Faerozi, Herjun, and Kiandra—who were all within half a second of each other, battling fiercely for the top spot. In the final lap, while battling for P1, the ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM duo worked together at the front to lead the race. However, Faerozi, with a top speed of 193.9 km/h, managed to overtake Herjun and move into the lead. The race concluded with Kiandra crossing the finish line first, claiming victory with a time of 18’53.236s. With this win, Kiandra now leads the championship with 147 points, having made up for the points he missed in Round 5. He now holds a 2-point advantage over Herjun. Kiandra said, “During the race, my only focus was on doing my best for the team and for Indonesia. I didn’t let the pressure of the championship challenge distract me. My main goal was to concentrate on delivering the best performance possible. I’m really happy to secure the victory in Race 1, and I hope to carry this momentum into tomorrow’s race to achieve even better results.” Faerozi finished in second place with a time of 18’53.236s, while his teammate Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana completed the podium in third place with a time of 18’53.395s. Due to an infringement of Article 1.21(3) of the 2024 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship regulations, which addresses “Short Cutting and Gaining a Lasting Advantage,” Faerozi has been penalised a dropped of 1 position. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1AP250

The AP250 category at Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, hosted at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand watched Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia appeared fastest in the Practice Sessions that concluded today. In Practice 1, Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM secured the top spot with the fastest lap time of 1’53:382s. Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia placed second with the fastest lap time of 1’53:738s. Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM took third place at 1’53:892s. Practice 2 watched Cao Viet Nam of Honda Racing Vietnam Team took the top spot with the fastest lap time of 1’52:881s. Faerozi placed second at 1’53:071s, followed by Kiandra at 1’53:360s. In Practice 3, Faerozi clocked fastest lap time of 1’51:558s to claimed the top spot. Behind him was Herjun at 1’52:521s followed by Kiandra at 1’52:658s. The combined results from the practice sessions showed Faerozi emerging as the fastest overall while Herjun and Kiandra trailed behind setting the stage for the battle for pole position in tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Faerozi said, “Today I tested several different setups for both the suspension and engine. Alhamdulillah, in FP3, I found a setup that works well, so now I’m focusing on the Qualifying session and the race tomorrow. I’m feeling positive and ready to give my best effort.” Fastest Lap Time:Practice Session (Combined)