Asia Production 250

Round 3 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship took place today at Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, where Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM celebrated double win after claiming victory in Race 2 of the Asia Production 250cc category. The race commenced watched Kiandra making an impressive start, leading the pack with Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Warit Thongnoppakun of EEST NJT Racing Team closely trailing behind. On lap 4, Herjun overtook Kiandra and seized the lead, placed Kiandra at P2 followed by Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia. Kiandra reclaimed his position at P1 on lap 5, however, overtook by Arai on lap 6. On lap 9, Kiandra made his way back to P1 and maintained his position before crossing the finishing line to claimed his second win of Round 3 at 21’40:718s. Kiandra said, “I delivered my best performance yet, maintaining composure from start to finish. I want to express my gratitude to my family, team, and fans for their supports and prayers. I hope to carry this momentum forward until the final round in Buriram. Rest assured, I’ll give my all to ensure this becomes a reality.” At the second spot was Ryota Ogiwara from SANWA RACING TEAM who clocked in 21’41:073s. Yuta Date of VICTOR RACING Team took third place when he logged in at 21’41:228s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2AP250

Round 3 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship took place today at Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, where Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM claimed his first win in Race 1 of the Asia Production 250cc category. During the Qualifying session, Kiandra claimed the pole position as he clocked the fastest lap time of 2’07:707s, while his teammate, Herjun Atna Firdaus, took the second grid position at 2’07:928s, followed by Aiki Iyoshi of Motul Sniper Manual Tech in third grid at 2’08:344s. As the race kicked off, Kiandra surged to the front and led the charge, followed by Herjun, Syarifuddin, Cao Viet Nam, and Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia in P5. Kiandra maintained his position in P1 throughout the race. Behind him, the riders’ positions changed frequently as they battled for the top three positions. As the race entered the final lap, Kiandra maintained his lead, leaving the pack trailing by 5 seconds. In P2 was Arai, who overtook Herjun, but Herjun managed to retake P2 before the duo of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM riders crossed the finish line at 21’35:292s and 21’41:244s, followed by Arai at 21’41:244s to secure third place. Kiandra said, “Thank you to my team, sponsor, and mechanics. My parents always support me, and the mechanics always make sure the bike is in perfect condition. In the race, I gave my best performance, taking it from the start to the finish. Alhamdulillah, in this race, I got my first victory in Motegi. Hopefully, Race 2, I can repeat this moment again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1AP250

The intensity of the Asia Production 250cc category at Round 3 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, hosted at Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan increased with Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM appeared fastest in the Practice Sessions that concluded today. In Practice 1, Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia secured the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’08:946s. After Faerozi was Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’09:046s. Ryota Ogiwara of SANWA RCING TEAM made it third at 2’09:299s. Practice 2 watched Kiandra clocked better lap time of 2’08:905s to claim top spot, followed by Ryuji Yokoe of Team TEC2 & MOTOTEC‐R4 & YSS at 2’09:316s. Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia placed third at 2’09:622s.] In Practice 3, Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM clocked remarkable lap time of 2’08:159s to claimed the top spot. Traild closely behind Herjun was Arai at 2’08:213s followed by Kiandra at 2’08:232s. The combined results from the practice sessions showed Herjun emerging as the fastest overall while Arai and Kiandra trailed behind setting the stage for the battle for pole position in tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Herjun said, “Today was very good, we are in the good direction right now interms of settings, even though we struggled a little bit in FP1 & FP2 due the RPM Rev Cut, but I’m glad that we improved step by step.” Herjun added, “Other riders were quite close in the lap time,so I think tomorrow and Sunday’s races will be an intense.” Fastest Lap Time:Practice Session (Combined)

The excitement continued to build up at the Zhuhai International Circuit as Race 1 of the Asia Production 250cc category unfolded in Round 2 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Amidst intense competition and thrilling battles on the track, Cao Viet Nam of Honda Racing Vietnam Team emerged victorious in a dramatic turn of events. Qualifying set the stage for an electrifying race as Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana from YAMAHA Racing Indonesia claimed pole position with a blistering lap time of 1’51:261s, closely followed by Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia at 1’51:450s and Md Syarifuddin Azman of IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team at 1’51:629s. As the race kicked off, Faerozi surged to the front and led the charge, followed by Arai, Syarifuddin, Cao Viet Nam, and Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM. The race took a series of intense turns as positions changed frequently. By the second lap, Viet Nam surged into second place but Arai reclaimed the lead by the fourth lap, with Faerozi and Viet Nam in hot pursuit. In a dramatic turn of events on the eighth lap, Herjun claimed the lead, with Faerozi and Viet Nam close behind. However, a crash involving Arai watched him off of the race. As the race entered the final lap, Herjun maintained his lead, with Faerozi in second and Viet Nam in third the overtaking attempt continued. The race ended with Faerozi in first place at 18’42:054ss, followed by Herjun at 18’42:409s and Viet Nam at 18’42:822s. However, a video review showed Faerozi pushing Viet Nam out of the lane near the finish line, resulting in a decision by the race direction, placing Viet Nam on the winning pedestal and Faerozi finishing in second place. Viet Nam said, “I am overjoyed with this victory. I’ve been racing since 2016, and finally, my hard work has paid off. Today feels like a gift from the heaven. I would like to thank my team for their support and everyone who has believed in me. This win means everything, and I’m determined to carry this momentum forward.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1AP2501.⁠ ⁠Cao Viet Nam – Honda Racing Vietnam Team – 18’42:822s2.⁠ ⁠Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah – YAMAHA Racing Indonesia – 18’42:054s3.⁠ ⁠Herjun Atna Firdaus – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM – 18’42:409s4.⁠ ⁠Md Syarifuddin Azman – IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team – 18’42:942s5.⁠ ⁠Aiki Iyoshi – Motul Sniper Manual Tech – 18’42:945s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The intensity of the Asia Production 250cc category electrified the practice sessions at Round 2 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, hosted at China’s Zhuhai International Circuit. Leading the charge was Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia, demonstrating his dominance in the sessions that concluded on Friday. In Practice 1, Faerozi set the track ablaze, securing the top spot with a scorching lap time of 1’52:147s. Following closely behind was Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM at 1’52:456s, with Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia trailing in third at 1’52:736s. Faerozi continued his impressive streak in Practice 2, topping the charts with a formidable lap time of 2’00:571s. Arai, posting a time of 2’00:592s, and Md Syarifuddin Azman of IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team, with a time of 2’01:938s, secured the second and third positions respectively. With the commencement of Practice 3, Faerozi once again asserted his dominance, clocking a sensational lap time of 1’52:156s, solidifying his status as a frontrunner. Arai and Syarifuddin maintained their impressive form, securing the second and third positions with lap times of 1’52:635s and 1’53:060s respectively. The combined results from the practice sessions unveiled the true contenders in the field, with Faerozi emerging as the fastest overall, setting a remarkable benchmark with his stellar performance. Arai and Syarifuddin closely trailed behind, setting the stage for an exhilarating battle for pole position in tomorrow’s Qualifying session. “Unbelievable, I am beyond words to describe how it felt to topped all three practice sessions. For tomorrow, it will be another day of fighting to be the best besides making sure that we are well prepared for the possibility of bad weather. No matter what, I hope this momentum continue throughout the weekend so I can hop to top position in overall standings.” Fastest Lap Time:Practice Session (Combined) Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It was a spectacle in the Asia Production 250cc race category with riders showcasing their strength to dominate the wild chase around the circuit. Picking up the momentum after a long break from the scene of Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship was Md Sharifuddin Azman of Idemitsu Boon Siew Honda Racing Team, eager to continue his bid in Round 2 which will be held at Zhuhai International Circuit this weekend. Getting back on the saddle, on the Asian ground after many years may not have been that easy for the Malaysian born rider although it is safe to say that he has put on quite a show in Round 1. Although he did not make it the top three positions in Race 1, his immediate reaction in picking up, reading the character of the race and learning resulted in a much better outcome in Race 2 where he made third on the podium. Syarifuddin or fondly known as Damok may have the right experiences from the international front however, riding among the Asians certainly induces a different kind of pressure and the trick to making it is by adapting as quickly as possible. In this case, Damok seems to have got what it takes. Damok said, “The ARRC scene has definitely changed a lot from my perspective. There is a big difference from what it was like in 2019 during my first entry compared to what it is now. In terms of performance, competency and of course my own personal and professional growth over the years, everything is different. I have grown a lot in my capacities and am able to perform better, more so among the front troop and I am quite pleased with it although I still have more to improve.” On his performances in Round 1, he said, “My team and I are quite aware of our limitations and where we lost. We struggled quite a bit on the straight so that’s where the focus is for the time being. I learnt a whole lot from Round 1 and I know where we need to further improve. It is all about working on it and moving forward and I would say that we are quite prepared for Round 2. Of course, we have the likes of our opponents specifically Herjun whose machine is quite fast but again, nothing is impossible I suppose!” “I have ridden on the grounds of Zhuhai before this and I am quite familiar with the layout of the circuit. Of course, there definitely would be some challenges and some adapting to do. I foresee that the ride would be just as competitive as the previous round but I am ready to perform and I am going all out for the first spot. The goal this season is to get my first win for my team. But, the target for every round would be to finish podium and collect enough points to claim the first Malaysian Champion in AP250. Keeping mu finger crossed!” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com