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KAITO WON, HAFIZH CHAMPION

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 reached a milestone at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, where the ASB1000 category saw Japan’s Kaito Toba of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM claimed a dominant victory, while a calculated second-place finish officially crowned Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM the 2026 ASB1000 Overall Champion with a round to spare. When the race began, Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES surged off the line to take the holeshot, but was quickly overhauled before the end of the opening lap by Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Behind them, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA ran third, with Hafizh shadowing closely in fourth. The lead battles escalated on lap 2 as Hafizh sliced up to second, but Kaito and Keito retaliated swiftly. By lap 3, Kaito set the benchmark at 2’06.509s to snatch the lead from Nakarin. Kaito then lowered the benchmark further on lap 4 with a 2’06.179s, pulling a comfortable margin while early drama saw Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT crash out and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM retire with a mechanical failure. Behind the runaway leader, Hafizh faced relentless resistance from Keito before executing a clean move on lap 5 to break into the podium places. Slicing past Nakarin on lap 6, Hafizh assumed second place, trailing Kaito by 1.821s. Kaito clocked the race’s fastest lap of 2’06.128s on lap 7, consolidating a two-second cushion. Understanding the broader championship picture, Hafizh opted for a risk-free ride. Rather than risking a late-race crash against the blistering leader, Hafizh kept a solid three-second margin over main title rival Keito. Kaito maintained his faultless rhythm to take the checkered flag first at 29’37.223s. Crossing the line in second at 29’40.108s, Hafizh missed out on a 10th straight victory but secured the coveted ASB1000 riders’ championship on home soil. Keito completed the podium in third at 29’44.452s, while the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo of Azroy and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi rounded out the top five. Hafizh said, “I really want to thank everyone involved in this project. Most of all, thank you to our boss, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, who has trusted me for three years now. In this third year, we made several changes to myself and within the team, and everyone played their part. The race was so tough out there. Battling Keito mid-race was intense. Every time I tried to pass him in the corners, he fought back hard, and that allowed Kaito to pull a gap ahead.” “Around the middle of the race, I had to think about the championship. I knew I had the speed to catch Kaito, but I didn’t need an all-out battle with him. The real mission was to finish in front of Keito. Our approach was simple, if you can win, go win, but if not, make sure you stay ahead of Keito. We rode a smart, calculated race, and we pulled it off.” “Thank you so much to all the fans who came out, to Team Principal Steven Tan, Team Manager Razmin, and the whole crew. We had to change crew chiefs several times because of their World Championship duties, but we worked hard and made the best out of our package. A massive thank you to all the fans in Johor and throughout Malaysia. And finally, this is dedicated to my late brother, Farres. We never forget you.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. KAITO TOBA – FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM (29’37.223s) 2. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (29’40.108s) 3. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (29’44.452s) 4. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’48.355s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’51.749s)

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WAHYU’S PERFECT FINAL CORNER SNATCH

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 brought to a conclusion in the Race 2 of SS600 category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA capitalized on an opening at the final corner to claim a breathtaking victory. When the race got underway, Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM made a solid launch to seize the holeshot, pursued closely by Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA. Race 1 winner Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND slotted into third, but a mechanical problem on the opening tour forced him into sudden retirement. The championship fight intensified instantly as Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING began his assault from fourth. On lap 3, Wahyu posted a fast lap of 2’11.241s to stay within touching distance of the leaders just as Faerozi and Kasma drafted past Anupab. Kasma then made a decisive move on Faerozi into Turn 1 on lap 4 to take the lead. The middle stages produced non-stop overtakes among the frontrunners. Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA clocked the race’s fastest lap of 2’11.056s on lap 5 to join the podium scrap, while Anupab executed a bold dive at the final corner to momentarily disrupt Kasma’s rhythm. Kasma quickly countered on lap 6, leading the pack through intense pressure from Anupab, Faerozi, and Wahyu. On lap 8, Wahyu picked off Faerozi for third, locking onto Kasma and Anupab. On the final lap, Kasma held the front into the technical sectors, but Wahyu made his move on Anupab to seize second. With Kasma defending into the final turn, the Malaysian ran wide on corner entry, Wahyu seized the opening immediately, out-dragging Kasma down the main straight to take the checkered flag first at 22’03.535s by a 0.078s margin. Kasma settled for second at 22’03.613s, while Anupab secured third at 22’03.774s. Faerozi and Helmi rounded out the top five. Wahyu said, “Alhamdulillah, I am so proud of my entire team. They worked tirelessly from the moment we arrived, overcoming every challenge even when our freight containers arrived late. A huge thank you to my family and my loving wife back home. Your endless prayers and support mean everything to me. The start of the race was wild and chaotic. Into the first lap, someone made an aggressive dive-bomb move on the inside that felt reckless and nearly took us all out.” “Instead of losing my head, I stayed calm, focused on surviving the opening exchanges, and settled into the rhythm of the front group. Seeing my teammate Faerozi fighting up ahead gave me a boost of motivation. I kept my head down, matched the pace of my racing ‘brothers’ at the front, and waited for the right moments to strike. Alhamdulillah, all that patience and determination paid off, and we were able to take the victory once again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (22’03.535s) 2. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (22’03.613s) 3. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (22’03.774s) 4. MUHAMMAD FAEROZI TOREQOTTULLAH – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (22’04.098s) 5. MUHAMMAD HELMI AZMAN – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’04.352s)

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KRITTAPAT’S DOUBLE SEALED THE CROWN

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, delivered Race 2 in AP250 category. Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM completed a weekend double and wrap up the overall 2026 AP250 championship title with a round to spare. When the race started, Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA made a bold getaway to lead into Turn 1, followed closely by Irfan Ardiansyah of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM, Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA, Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA, and Ahmad Afif Amran of AEON CREDIT JQK ZYNERGYS CARDINALS. However, Krittapat immediately went on the attack. Carving through the pack from the opening tour, Krittapat surged into the lead on lap 2. Irfan responded aggressively, pulling off a clean inside pass at the final corner to momentarily retake the point. The duel intensified over the next two laps as Krittapat repeatedly reclaimed the lead down the main straight, only for Irfan to counter back into the final turn on lap 3. Behind the top two, Gerry Salim of MsGlowForMen Racing Team joined the hunt alongside Fadhil, while Muh. Badly Ayatullah M of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM slotted in fifth. By lap 6, Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM made contact with the leading group. Gerry threw down a major challenge on lap 7, diving ahead to lead, but Krittapat shadowed him closely before executing an immediate countermove to regain command. The final lap saw Rheza slicing past Fadhil to lock onto Krittapat’s rear wheel heading into the ultimate sector. Looking to make a race-winning lunge at the final turn, Rheza pushed beyond the limit, losing the front end and crashed out of contention. Staying completely composed, Krittapat kept himself on line, powering across the finishing line first at 19’22.647s to claim victory and the championship crown. Fadhil capitalized on the late incident to secure second at 19’22.717s, while Gerry clinched the final podium step in third at 19’22.911s. Irfan and Candra rounded out the top five. Krittapat shared, “Heading into Race 2, the competition stepped up another level, everyone on the grid was pushing much harder and fighting with incredible strength compared to yesterday. With the track temperatures soaring much higher today, tire management became my ultimate priority. I had to ride smart, stay disciplined, and preserve my grip for the final laps.” “A huge, heartfelt thank you goes out to my entire team for their relentless hard work throughout this exhausting week. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to all our sponsors, my loving family, and every single Thai fan who cheered me on from home. Standing here after giving everything on the track, I am simply overwhelmed with happiness, words honestly cannot describe how much this means to me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (19’22.647s) 2. MUHAMMAD FADHIL MUSYAVI – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’22.717s) 3. GERRY SALIM – MsGlowForMen Racing Team (19’22.911s) 4. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (19’23.315s) 5. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’23.322s)

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FADLI’S SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia concluded today. Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM picked his way through to seize a breathtaking victory in Race 2 of UB150 category. Off the line, Gupita Kresna Wardhana of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 made a sharp launch to lead the pack into Turn 1, trailed closely by Nazirul Izzat Muhammad Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM, M. Syirat Sauki of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, and newly crowned champion Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34. Syirat took control on lap 2, but Race 1 standout Muhammad Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM suffered an early exit after crashing out of contention. The lead changed hands at nearly every sector. Fadli made his first major charge on lap 3, slicing to the front ahead of Syirat, April King Mascardo of RACETECH YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM, and John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team. Meanwhile, Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM set the race’s fastest lap of 2’34.714s to jump into the top five. Dimas Juli Atmoko of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY grabbed the lead on lap 4, before April surged ahead to control lap 5. On the final lap, Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY spearheaded an aggressive freight train, closely shadowed by Dimas, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING, Darwisy, and Syirat. Entering the final corner, the tension boiled over when a multi-rider collision suddenly wiped out Wahyu, Dimas, Adytya, Syirat, and Husni. Positioning himself perfectly on the outside line, Fadli avoided the sliding machinery and powered onto the main straight to take the checkered flag first at 15’52.680s. MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM celebrated a double podium finish, with Darwisy and Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy crossing the line in second and third at 15’52.733s and 15’53.070s respectively. Nazirul and April rounded out the top five. Fadli said, “Alhamdulillah for today’s race. Out there, the opening laps and the final stretch were undeniably the most intense and challenging moments, especially having to fight tooth and nail just to hold my racing line and stay within the top five.” “On that dramatic last lap, I was overtaken and thought the podium was slipping away, but I refused to give up. I dug deep, mounted another attack, and fought my way back to the front. To avoid that chaos and cross the line like that after such a fierce battle is an incredible feeling for me and the entire team.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (15’52.680s) 2. AHMAD DARWISY AHMAD SAHIR – MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM (15’52.733s) 3. SHAHROL SYAZRAS SHAHROL YUZY – MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM (15’53.070s) 4. NAZIRUL IZZAT MUHAMMAD BAHAUDDIN – UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM (15’53.157s) 5. APRIL KING MASCARDO – RACETECH YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM (15’53.286s)

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HAFIZH’S EMOTIONAL 9TH WIN AND TEAM TITLE

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 reached an emotional crescendo at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, where the ASB1000 category saw local hero Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM produced an absolute masterclass on home soil, securing his ninth consecutive victory of the season and sealing the team championship title in dominant fashion. Earlier in Qualifying 2, Japanese ace Kaito Toba of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM clinched pole position with an impressive 2’05.006s lap, joined on the front row by Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, while Hafizh started just behind from fourth. When the race started, Hafizh executed a flawless launch from the second row to sweep immediately into the lead heading into Turn 1, trailed closely by Keito, the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Zaqhwan. The front of the field saw fierce combat on lap 3 when Hafizh set a benchmark lap of 2’05.819s. As Keito attempted a dive down the inside, Zaqhwan spotted an opening and audaciously overtook both frontrunners in a single move to snatch the race lead. Hafizh responded on lap 4, reclaiming the lead and lowering his pace further to a 2’05.674s on lap 5. Behind him, Kaito was on a charge, clocking the race’s fastest lap of 2’05.644s on lap 6 before passing Zaqhwan for second on lap 8. However, on lap 10, Kaito’s machine suffered an unfortunate mechanical failure, forcing him to pull out of the contest. Hafizh stretched his advantage to more than five seconds over Zaqhwan and Keito. Race concluded with Hafizh crossed the checkered flag at 29’36.868s, claiming victory by a commanding 6.188s margin over Zaqhwan, with Keito completing the podium in third. Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM rounded out the top five. Hafizh said, “Syukur Alhamdulillah. Truly, there isn’t much more I can ask for, and words can hardly describe what this means. Everyone in the paddock knows just how hard we have fought together in this third season. We went through a very difficult, unsettling time leading into this weekend—it felt heavy, but a huge thank you to my crews who pushed tirelessly from before dawn every single day. A big credit also goes to the organizers for making sure our race went ahead.” “In the race earlier, I got a great launch. I didn’t let the nerves take over; I simply stayed in my zone, trusted my pace, and focused entirely on the ride. In the end, all that sacrifice paid off just like it did across the previous four rounds. Having my team standing firmly beside me was all I needed.” “Honestly, this weekend has been overwhelming, and I felt so much heavy emotion inside me. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our boss, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, for making all of this possible. I gave everything out there for him, for my family, my father, and everyone who has been part of my training journey. But most of all, this victory is for my late brother, Farres. I raced every single lap for him. Over the final three laps, I couldn’t hold back the tears under my helmet; the emotions completely took over. I laid my heart on the track today. Thank you so much to everyone.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (29’36.868s) 2. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (29’43.056s) 3. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (29’45.145s) 4. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (29’46.562s) 5. MOHAMMAD ADENANTA PUTRA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (29’56.607s)

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THANAT TIGHTENED THE TITLE FIGHT

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia delivered intense contest in Race 1 of SS600 category. Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND claimed a vital victory and tightened the title chase. Earlier in Qualifying, championship leader Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING dominated by clocking pole position at 2’14.884s, more than a second clear of Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM and Muhammad Helmi Azman of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. As the race started, Anupab made a solid launch to seize the holeshot, followed closely by the YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA pairing of Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah and Wahyu Nugroho. Kasma settled into fourth while Thanat steadily pushed forward from sixth on the grid, picking off Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM by lap 2. Kasma mounted a furious charge, posting the fastest lap of the race on lap 3 with a blistering 2’10.256s to capture the lead, but had to immediately serve the first of two long lap penalties. The turning point unfolded on lap 4 when Kasma served his second consecutive long lap penalty, dropping down to seventh. Thanat pounced instantly, sweeping past Anupab to inherit P1. From that moment, the race developed into a duel between the Thai frontrunners. Thanat focused on hitting his marks, while Anupab kept the pressure relentless, hovering just 0.263s behind. Behind them, Wahyu launched a steady comeback, executing a decisive pass on Herjun on lap 7 to secure third place. On the 10th and final lap, Anupab closed down a half-second deficit to sit just 0.177s behind Thanat, waiting for an opening to strike. However, Thanat held defensive lines to cross the finish line first at 21’58.357s, edging out Anupab by 0.103s. Wahyu completed the podium in third at 21’59.307s, while Herjun and Helmi rounded out the top five. Thanat shared, “Heading into the race in these conditions, my confidence was high because we’ve had so many positive outings here at Sepang. We knew we had the outright speed, so during the race my objective was simply to focus on my own rhythm, stay mentally grounded, and maintain strong race pace without letting outside distractions affect me.” “We desperately needed P1 today, and when Kasma had to take the double long lap penalty, I knew it was our moment to capitalize and leave everything on the track. Taking the win brings my points so much closer to Kasma in the championship fight. It’s an incredible feeling for me and the entire team, and we’re ready to carry this hunger into tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (21’58.357s) 2. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (21’58.460s) 3. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (21’59.307s) 4. HERJUN ATNA FIRDAUS – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (22’02.414s) 5. MUHAMMAD HELMI AZMAN – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’03.849s)

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KRITTAPAT, ONE WIN FROM AP250 GLORY

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia saw the AP250 category tackled an intense eight-lap contest in Race 1. Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM displayed supreme composure to claim a hard-fought victory. Earlier in Qualifying, Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA captured pole position with a strong 2’31.806s lap, lining up alongside Irfan Ardiansyah of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and teammate Candra H on the front row. When the race started, Fadhil launched cleanly to seize the early advantage ahead of Candra. However, Krittapat was immediately on the move from third on the grid. Biding his time through the opening sectors, Krittapat carved his way through the pack before the end of the first tour to take the lead. On lap 2 at Turn 1, a collision unfortunately eliminated both Ahmad Afif Amran of AEON CREDIT JQK ZYNERGYS CARDINALS and Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM from contention. Out front, Krittapat dictated the pace while a chasing group began closing in. Irfan slot into second, applying pressure to trim the deficit to just 0.195s by lap 5. Behind them, Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM staged a rapid charge from the midfield, setting the race’s fastest lap of 2’24.596s on lap 3 to join the battle alongside Fadhil and Gerry Salim of MsGlowForMen Racing Team. By lap 7, Rheza had bridged the gap to sit just 0.014s behind Krittapat. The final lap turned into a tactical showdown between the leaders. Rheza launched a bold attack to momentarily snatch the lead, but Krittapat held his nerve. Krittapat executed a clean counter-move to reclaim P1, powering down the main straight to take the checkered flag at 19’29.168s. Fadhil capitalized on the late scramble to snatch second place at 19’29.261s, edging Rheza into third at 19’29.445s. Krittapat shared, “First and foremost, I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to my entire team. They worked tirelessly all week long to give me such a competitive machine, and standing on the top step of the podium in Race 1 is the ultimate reward for all their sweat and dedication in the garage. Going into the race, I didn’t overcomplicate things with a strict plan. My only mindset was to stay calm, ride with pure instinct, and push hard from start to finish.” “Throughout the laps, my main focus was to be smart, managing the engine temperatures and preserving the tires so I would still have the grip to last the whole race. Deep down, I kept telling myself to trust my ability and just execute what I knew I was capable of. To cross that finish line first and actually achieve it is an incredible, emotional feeling. We set out to take this victory, and we did it.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (19’29.168s) 2. MUHAMMAD FADHIL MUSYAVI – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’29.261s) 3. RHEZA DANICA AHRENS – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (19’29.445s) 4. GERRY SALIM – MsGlowForMen Racing Team (19’29.761s) 5. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (19’29.820s)

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HUSNI DEFENDED CROWN EARLY

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Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 delivered an unforgettable Race 1 in the UB150 category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 clinched a remarkable victory, wrapping up the overall championship title early to successfully defend his crown for the second consecutive season. Earlier in Qualifying, Dimas Juli Atmoko of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY secured pole position with a lap of 2’33.596s, alongside M. Syirat Sauki of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. However, the starting grid saw major change when Muhammad Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM, Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM, and Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING were penalized for riding slowly in Practice 2, forcing them to start the race from the pit exit. When the race began, Husni seized the lead, closely trailed by John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team and Dimas. By lap 2, Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM sliced through into second to shadow the leader. Lap 3 saw intense battle with Husni, Dimas, and Syazras traded positions at the front. Behind them, Adib produced a breathtaking recovery charge from pit lane, posting a fastest lap of 2’40.160s to miraculously climb into second place alongside Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. Adib lowered the benchmark again on lap 5 with a 2’39.477s to fight for the lead against John, Rendi Odding, Husni, and Dimas. With the massive pack refusing to split, the front-runners continuously reshuffled. On the final lap, Syirat momentarily led before Husni and Syazras launched a counterattack. Exiting the final turn onto the front straight, Syazras held the edge, but Husni and Fadli capitalized on the slipstream. In a three-way finish, Husni crossed the line first at 16’12.432s, pipping Fadli by 0.032s, while Syazras claimed third just 0.053s behind the winner. Husni expressed, “Syukur Alhamdulillah. Words cannot describe how grateful I am today. First and foremost, a massive thank you to my entire team, every single member who has worked tirelessly and poured their heart and soul into this season. This is also for my family back home in Indonesia, whose prayers carried me through every race.” “Yesterday was terrifying as I suffered quite a nasty crash. But thankfully, I walked away without broken bones and was cleared to race. I knew I couldn’t give up, it made me want to come back stronger. Today, Allah truly blessed my efforts and rewarded all our sacrifices, allowing us to seal the championship title early. Defending this title two years in a row means the world to us, and this victory belongs to everyone who believed in me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY – ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 (16’12.432s) 2. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (16’12.464s) 3. SHAHROL SYAZRAS SHAHROL YUZY – MOTUL HONDA ASIA TEAM (16’12.485s) 4. APRIL KING MASCARDO – RACETECH YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM (16’12.569s) 5. MUHAMMAD ADIB ARSYAD MOHD HISAM – UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM (16’12.578s)

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TVS RACING INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EMBARKS ON EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN AT MISANO

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  The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 announces that the TVS Racing International Championship category will not feature in Round 5 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia this weekend. Instead, the category is set to undertake an ambitious campaign on European soil, competing at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy from October 2 to 4, 2026. This venture marks a monumental milestone in demonstrating how rapidly Asian two-wheel motorsport has evolved, placing the region’s rider talent and technical engineering prowess directly under the global spotlight. By taking the grid to one of motorcycle racing’s historic heartlands, the championship aims to prove that Asian road racing has matured into a world-class discipline capable of commanding international attention. At the core of this initiative is an opportunity to validate the immense progress of Asia’s rider development pathways. Sharing the paddock with top-tier international teams and elite European talents at Misano allows Asian riders to measure their race-craft directly against world-caliber competition. Tackling a circuit renowned for its role in MotoGP and WorldSBK, characterized by punishing heavy-braking zones, aggressive curbs, and tight, technical sequences, will challenge the riders to master new track geometry and showcase their adaptability, discipline, and uncompromising pace. Alongside rider capability, the campaign stands as a compelling showcase of Asian engineering excellence. Campaigning the race-tuned TVS Apache RR 310 platform on European soil gives international scouts, manufacturers, and race engineers a firsthand look at the high level of performance, precision, and reliability developed within the region. Furthermore, shifting operations from the tropical heat of Southeast Asia to the distinct autumn track conditions of Italy provides vital telemetry and setup data, testing the technical adaptability of Asian mechanics, data engineers, and machinery across drastically different racing environments. The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship fully supports this strategic endeavor, celebrating an initiative that champions homegrown talent and technical innovation on the world stage. Meanwhile, the rest of the paddock remains focused on PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where the ASB1000, SS600, AP250, and UB150 categories take to the track for Round 5 this weekend.

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2026, 2026 Round 5, Asia Superbike 1000, Latest News /

The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 returned to action for Round 5 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with the ASB1000 category taking to the track under demanding circumstances. Despite the disrupted preparations, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM set the early benchmark with a commanding run to the top of the timesheets. Hafizh progressively built his rhythm across the opening session. He unleashed a blistering lap on his 11th tour, stopping the clock at 2’06.812s while clocking a session-topping top speed of 295.1kph. Hafizh emerged as the sole rider to dip below the 2’07 barrier, laying down a clear marker for the weekend ahead. Behind him, IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA delivered a solid team display. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi matched Hafizh’s late charge on lap 11, posting a 2’07.140s to claim second place. His teammate Azroy Hakeem Anuar followed in close pursuit, setting a 2’07.221s on his 11th lap to lock down third, just 0.081s adrift of Zaqhwan. Both riders recorded identical maximum speeds of 292.7kph, underscoring Honda’s balanced pace. Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES remained firmly within striking distance, clocking 2’07.315s to claim fourth. Indonesia’s Md Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM rounded out the top five with a 2’07.601s, a benchmark he set early on lap 6. Hafizh said, “Alhamdulillah, securing P1 in Practice 1 is a great result, but inside I just see it as another normal day on track. We went through a very stressful night leading into today. The freight containers arrived late, and everyone in the paddock was caught in the same situation. My team had to wake up before dawn and push relentlessly just to put the bike together in time. Seeing how hard my mechanics worked gave me so much motivation, and I truly could not ask for more from them. At the very least, all that sacrifice paid off and we got out on the track.” “The track felt quite low on grip, so our pace was a little slower compared to Round 1 here. But we learned a lot, and I really hope the track condition improves tomorrow. This weekend carries a lot of meaning because we finally have the opportunity to fight for team championship points. That gives all of us extra hunger, but our main mission is simply to finish both races cleanly and collect every possible point for the team. Tomorrow brings a fresh challenge with Practice 2 followed by two separate qualifying sessions. Having Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2 is a different format, but I actually welcome it. For now, I am taking everything session by session, keeping a calm head, and riding with pure joy.” TOP 5 FASTEST – PRACTICE 1 1. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (2’06.812s) 2. MD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’07.140s) 3. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’07.221s) 4. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (2’07.315s) 5. MD ADENANTA PUTRA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’07.601s)

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