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VICENTE BAGGED THE HAT-TRICK

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Race 2 of TVS Racing International Championship category at the Mandalika International Circuit in Round 4 of the LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 saw Vicente Perez Selfa from Spain claimed a spectacular hat-trick victory after a tense final-lap showdown. At the start, Luis Miguel from Spain took the early lead, followed closely by Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos, Vicente, and Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli. By Lap 1, Vicente took charge of the group, but the order rapidly shifted on Lap 2 as Pedrinho, Luis, and Ramdan all pushed past him. Ramdan successfully secured the lead on Lap 3, prompting Vicente to respond with a 1’45.288s fastest lap. Vicente smoothly reclaimed the front on Lap 4, while India’s Sarthak Chavan temporarily took fifth place from Japan’s Jean Kento Turner. Pedrinho passed Vicente on Lap 5 and held a slim 0.040s lead as they crossed the line for Lap 6. Sarthak unfortunately slowed with an issue, allowing Jean to recover the fifth spot. While Vicente moved back to the front on Lap 7. Pedrinho led into the final lap. In a frantic battle, Ramdan and Luis both overtook Vicente, dropping the Spanish rider to fourth. However, Vicente remained patient until the final turn. Utilizing a bold exit strategy, he perfectly slipstreamed past Ramdan, Luis, and Pedrinho on the final straight, crossing the finish line first at 14’12.052s. Pedrinho took second at 14’12.312s, narrowly edging Luis at 14’12.323s in third. Ramdan finished fourth, while Jean held off a late charge from Malaysia’s Md Naqib Rifqi to finish fifth. Vicente shared, “The track conditions out there today were definitely an improvement, but it was still a very challenging race for us. We decided to try a slightly different direction with the bike’s setup, and honestly, I didn’t feel completely comfortable with it. Because of that missing feeling, I just didn’t have the raw speed to put together a fast single lap or pull away from the pack.” “Knowing I was missing that ultimate pace, I had to rely heavily on my racecraft. I stayed patient, sit right behind the leader in second place, and study their lines. I managed the tires perfectly, waiting until the final lap to finally make my ultimate push. To execute that plan perfectly and still take the victory feels absolutely incredible!” “Winning a race when you aren’t feeling 100 percent comfortable on the bike makes this achievement even more rewarding. I am so deeply happy and proud of this result. I want to share this joy with my amazing team for all their hard work, our loyal sponsors, and of course, my family. This victory belongs to all of us!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. VICENTE PEREZ SELFA – SPAIN (14’12.052s) 2. PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (14’12.312s) 3. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (14’12.323s) 4. MOHD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (14’12.626s) 5. JEAN KENTO TURNER – JAPAN (14’20.788s)

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HAFIZH HELD OFF KEITO FOR SEVEN

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The ASB1000 category of the LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 delivered an absolute masterclass during Race 1 at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia. Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM extended his perfect winning streak, claiming his seventh consecutive victory of the season after an intense duel. In Qualifying, Hafizh secured pole position with a stellar 1’35.154s. He was joined on the front row by Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES and Lachlan Epis of SWIFT GROW RACING TEAM. As the race started, the initial launch saw Lachlan jump forward, but he was quickly flagged for a jump start. This left Keito to seize the early advantage, slotting into the lead ahead of Hafizh, with Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND settling into third. Keito dictated the pace in the opening stages, pushing hard at the front. However, by lap three, the Hafizh set a fastest lap of 1’36.205s to close the gap to a mere 0.361s. The pressure culminated on lap five when Hafizh clocked a blistering 1’35.778s to decisively overtake Keito for the lead. Behind the leading duo, Nakarin comfortably held third, while Rocco Sessler of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM consistently maintained fourth place after passing Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM. Once in front, Hafizh attempted to break away, dropping his lap times down to a 1’35.573s on lap six. Keito, however, refused to yield. The Japanese rider responded with his own string of fast laps, including a 1’35.558s on lap nine, keeping the gap at just 0.174s. The final third of the 15-lap race became a tense standoff. Every time Hafizh tried to stretch his advantage, posting a 1’35.401s on lap eleven, Keito matched his rhythm, ensuring the race would go down to the wire. Further back, Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA made a crucial move on lap 12 to secure fifth place. On the final lap, Keito pushed his machine to the absolute limit, shadowing Hafizh through the corners and lining up a final attack. Exiting the final turn, Keito managed to briefly pull alongside, setting up a drag race to the checkered flag. Displaying composure, Hafizh held his line to cross the finish first at 23’57.218s, edging out Keito by 0.130s. Nakarin crossed the line in a lonely but solid third place at 24’05.941s, completing the podium. Hafizh shared, “At the beginning of the race, I saw that Keito was pushing incredibly hard and setting a very fast pace. Honestly, my heart was racing a bit, but I forced myself to remain completely calm because I knew my true race pace, and I was highly confident that my speed in Sectors 1 and 4 was very strong. I made the tactical decision to let him lead for the first few laps to study his lines. But after a while, I realized that if I waited any longer, Nakarin would close the gap and catch up to the front group. I knew I had to make my move, take the lead, and start dictating the pace myself.” “I fully expected Keito to be right on my tail because he was exceptionally fast at this track last year. He was definitely the main rival I was keeping my eye on, so I knew I couldn’t make a single mistake. I focused entirely on managing the race perfectly. I adjusted my riding style, closing my knee angle tightly through the corners to protect my lines and maintain my own rhythm while Keito was breathing down my neck. I am not sure who ultimately recorded the fastest lap of the race, but crossing the line side-by-side to secure P1 again, making it seven wins in a row, is an absolutely incredible, overwhelming feeling.” “Even with this victory, we are not relaxing. I already know a few specific areas where we can improve the bike’s edge grip, so we will work tirelessly on that for tomorrow’s race. Finally, this victory carries a lot of emotional weight for me. I want to dedicate this win from the bottom of my heart to my amazing team, and as a special birthday gift to both my father and my mechanic. I also want to dedicate this to Andi. He has been training so hard, but unfortunately had an unlucky crash in a local race here. We are all thinking of you, brother. And lastly, a massive thank you to my boss for his endless support, and to everyone out there who continues to believe in me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (23:57.218s) 2. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (23’57.348s) 3. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (24’05.941s) 4. ROCCO SESSLER – FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM (24’06.946s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (24’12.450s)

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WAHYU’S MAIDEN VICTORY ON HOME SOIL

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Race 1 in Round 4 of LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia saw hometown hero Wahyu Nugroho of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA secure a brilliant and composed victory, marking his maiden win in the SS600 category right in front of his local fans. Following the Qualifying session, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING claimed pole position with a time of 1’37.091s. He narrowly edged out Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Wahyu Nugroho, with the three riders successfully locking out the front row. As the race started, Kasma made a strong initial start, but Herjun executed a precise move at Turn 1 to take the early lead. Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM slotted into third, closely followed by Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA. By lap 2, Wahyu found his optimal racing line and made a decisive move to take over the lead. Herjun dropped to second, while Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND began an incredibly impressive charge, moving up to fourth after starting from the eighth position on the grid. Wahyu maintained his lead through lap 3 to 5, carefully managing his pace ahead of Anupab and Thanat. The chasing pack continually pushed the limits, resulting in a continuous exchange of fastest lap times. Herjun clocked a 1’37.706s on lap six, only for Thanatvto respond with a 1’37.680s on lap 7. The pace continued to quicken as Herjun posted a 1’37.635s on lap eight. The immense pressure at the front finally took its toll during the closing stages of the race. On lap ten, while Anupab set the fastest lap of the race at 1’37.458s in pursuit of the leader, Herjun suffered a sudden crash, abruptly ending his podium hopes. The drama escalated further on lap eleven when Anupab running in a strong second place, also fell from contention. These late-stage incidents cleared the path for Wahyu. Navigating the final lap with total composure, he crossed the finish line to claim his first SS600 victory with a total time of 19’35.596s. Kasma capitalized on the late-race attrition to take second place at 19’35.971s, while Thanat’s excellent recovery ride earned him third place at 19’36.308s. The top three riders had established a massive seven-second gap over the second group. Further back, a final-lap crash for Faerozi promoted McKinley Kyle Paz of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING to fourth place, with Arai Agaska Dibani Laksana of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA rounding out the top five. Wahyu expressed, “Alhamdulillah, I am so incredibly grateful to Allah for blessing me with this beautiful result today. Crossing that finish line and hearing the home crowd cheering, I honestly felt overwhelmed with emotion. This achievement is truly the reward of a massive collective effort. My team has worked relentlessly behind the scenes, pouring their hearts out, staying up late, and giving absolutely everything to provide me with a perfectly set-up machine. I simply could not have achieved this without their dedication and hard work in the garage.” “On a personal note, this weekend is exceptionally special for me and my family. I want to dedicate this performance to my sister and wish her a very happy birthday! Even more exciting, I can officially share that I am now a very proud uncle! Being able to bring this maiden victory home to celebrate these beautiful family milestones makes this moment even sweeter and more meaningful than I could have ever imagined.” “As for the race itself, I managed to get a fantastic launch off the line, which gave me a very strong start and positioned me perfectly with the front group right away. From that moment on, I just kept my head down, focused on maintaining my rhythm, and made sure to ride smartly while managing my tires. It was a tough and demanding race mentally, especially seeing the crashes happening closely behind me in the final laps. My heart rate spiked, but my confidence in the bike was high, and I kept telling myself to stay calm. Everything just clicked for us today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19:35.596s) 2. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (19’35.971ss) 3. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’36.308s) 4. MCKINLEY KYLE PAZ – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (19’48.829s) 5. ARAI AGASKA DIBANI LAKSANA – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (19’51.586s)

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HARD EARNED VICTORY FOR KRITTAPAT

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Round 4 of the LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 happened today at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia. In Race 1 of the AP250 category, Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM secured a victory after a demanding ten-lap race. Following the qualifying session, Krittapat Keankum claimed pole position with a time of 1’45.328s. He was joined on the front row by Hiroki Ono of HONDA RACING VIETNAM with his lap time of 1’45.668s and Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA at 1’45.837s. As the race began, Hiroki Ono surged forward to take the initial advantage. However, Krittapat Keankum quickly responded, overtaking him to reclaim the top spot before the end of the lap. Behind the leaders, Gerry Salim of MsGlowForMen Racing Team settled into third, followed closely by Riichi Takahira of Tian yu Asia Racing MFZ and Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA. The race dynamics shifted notably on the third lap. Irfan Ardiansyah of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM found his rhythm, setting a fast lap of 1’46.996s. He moved up to challenge for the lead and successfully overtook Krittapat. Meanwhile, an unfortunate incident further back in the field saw Zhong Wen Ze of Tian yu Asia Racing MFZ and Galang Hendra Pratama of YAMAHA BAF YAMALUBE AKAI JAYA collide, resulting in both riders crashing out of the competition. The fight for the lead remained fluid as the laps progressed. On lap 4, Candra pushed past Irfan to take control of the race. Krittapat then fought his way back to the front on lap 5, with Reykat Yusuf Fadilah of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM moving up into third. During this phase, Hiroki Ono experienced a fall but managed to quickly pick up his bike and rejoin the race. By lap six, Irfan was back in the lead, followed by Reykat and Krittapat. The leading pack stayed tightly grouped. On lap 8, Gerry set a new fastest lap of 1’46.683s to stay well in contention. The penultimate lap saw Reykat overtake Krittapat, while Gerry and Riichi also battled firmly for the front positions. The tenth and final lap saw Fadhil briefly held the lead as the front-runners constantly traded places through the circuit’s corners. Ultimately, Krittapat Keankum navigated the busy field effectively, making a clean and decisive move to cross the finish line first with a total time of 17’43.380s. Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM finished second at 17’44.445s, while Gerry secured the final podium spot at 17’44.667s. Krittapat commented, “Going into that final lap, my heart was racing, and I knew I had to give it absolutely everything I had left in the tank to secure the best possible position. I wanted this win so badly for the team, and I ended up pushing the bike just a little bit too hard, riding right on the absolute limit of what the tires could handle. Because of that, the rear started to lose its grip, and I was dealing with a lot of sliding through those critical final few corners. It was definitely a tense, nerve-wracking moment where I thought I might lose it all, but thankfully, I managed to keep the bike under control, hold my breath, and safely bring it home to the finish line. Crossing that line was a feeling of pure relief and joy.” “Despite that heart-stopping end to the race, I am so incredibly grateful and emotional about this result today. Standing on the top step of the podium is a dream realized. I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to my entire team. They worked tirelessly, late into the night and from the early morning sessions, to give me such a highly competitive machine. This achievement is a true reward for all their sweat and hard work in the garage, I couldn’t have done it without them. Finally, I want to send my deepest appreciation and love to all the Thai fans cheering for me back home, as well as to all of our amazing sponsors. Hearing your cheers and knowing you have my back gives me the strength and motivation to keep fighting at the very front of the pack, no matter how tough the race gets. Thank you so much to everyone who believes in us!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (17’43.380s) 2. FAHMI BASAM – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (17’44.445s) 3. GERRY SALIM – MsGlowForMen Racing Team (17’44.667s) 4. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (17’44.820s) 5. REYKAT YUSUF FADILAH – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (17’44.935s)

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HUSNI STOOD TALL IN MANDALIKA

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The UB150 category at the Round 4 of LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 delivered an incredibly close and unpredictable Race 1 at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 held his nerve, navigating the chaos to cross the finish line victorious. As the race started, Md Shafiq Rasol of AEON CREDIT JQK ZYNERGYS CARDINALS made a solid start off the line to take the early lead. Husni closely followed in second position, while Muhammad Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM slotted into third. Akbar Abud Afdalah of SAE RACING TEAM and Hafid Pratamaditya Nursandi of ABEN RACING rounded out the initial top five. However, the slipstreaming nature of the UB150 class quickly took over, forming a large, inseparable leading group. By the lap 2, Dimas Juli Atmoko of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY navigated his way to the front, followed by Adib and Rendi Odding of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team. Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of YUZY ASIA TEAM and M. Syirat Sauki of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM also joined the front-runners. No single rider was able to break away from the pack, resulting in continuous position changes at nearly every turn on the circuit. The middle phase of the seven-lap sprint saw a revolving door of race leaders. On lap three, Md Silmi Helsinky pushed his way to the front, ahead of Dimas and John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team. The order shuffled entirely again on lap 4 as Adytya Fauzi of ONE FOR ALL took the lead, with Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY and Husni close behind. Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM sat tightly in fourth. The fierce competition was evident when Nazirul Izzat Muhammad Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR TEAM made a brilliant charge to fourth, only to drop back to tenth, before surging all the way back to the lead on lap 5. Nazirul’s time at the front was short-lived, however, as he was quickly overtaken by Fadli and Wahyu. Heading into lap 6, the lead continued to change hands relentlessly. Amidst the continuous swapping, Husni and Akbar stood out for their ability to maintain their positions within the front group, avoiding the mid-pack turbulence. The tension finally boiled over on the seventh and final lap. With all riders pushing aggressively for a podium finish, the tight racing resulted in incidents. Dimas and Syirat crashed out of contention, and shortly after, Silmi also went down. Staying clear of the late-stage incidents and holding his racing line, Husni crossed the finish line to claim a well-deserved victory with a time of 15:40.296s. Rendi seized the opportunity on the final stretch to finish second at 15:40.938s, while Wahyu secured third place just fractions of a second behind at 15:40.974s. Husni said, “Alhamdulillah, I am overflowing with gratitude today. My heart is still racing from that final lap! First and foremost, I want to say a massive thank you to my entire team for working tirelessly and providing me with such a great bike, and to my family for their endless support, love, and prayers. This result means the world to all of us. The race out there today was incredibly fierce from the very moment the lights went out. The pack was so tight, you could physically feel the pressure from the riders around you. The battles were absolutely relentless, meaning you couldn’t afford to lose focus or make a mistake for even a fraction of a second.” “Going into the race, we had a very clear game plan, and Alhamdulillah, the blessings were truly on my side today. I managed to stay completely calm amidst all the shuffling and chaos, managed my tires well in the heat, and executed our strategy perfectly right up to the final corner. I am so deeply thankful to finish such a tough, unpredictable race with a strong victory. Now, our focus immediately shifts to tomorrow. We will sit down and review the data tonight, and I pray that I can carry this exact same momentum and fighting spirit into Race 2 to step foot onto that top step of the podium once again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY – ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 (15:40.296s) 2. RENDI ODDING – 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team (15:40.938s) 3. WAHYU AJI TRILAKSANA – HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY (15:40.974s) 4. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (15:40.977s) 5. AQSHAL ILHAM SAFATULAH – ONE FOR ALL (15:41.001s)

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VICENTE CONQUERED MANDALIKA

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Round 4 of the LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 got underway in Indonesia got underway at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia. In Race 1 of the TVS Racing International Championship, Spain’s Vicente Perez Selfa converted his pole position into a hard-earned victory. In Qualifying session, Vicente clocked a 1’44.975s to secure pole, narrowly edging out Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos at 1’45.028s and fellow Spaniard Luis Miguel at 1’45.079s. Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli and India’s Chiranth Vishwanath completed the top five on the grid. The beginning of the race saw Pedrinho capitalized with a strong launch to take the initial lead. However, the order quickly shuffled. Luis aggressively overtook for the top position, while Chiranth and South Africa’s Oratilwe Phiri slotted into second and third. By the second lap, Luis Miguel maintained his lead, with Ramdan moving into second. Vicente found himself pushed back to fourth, right behind Oratilwe, forcing the polesitter to recalculate his strategy early on. Vicente did not wait long to respond. On lap three, he surged to the front, bringing Pedrinho and Luis with him. The lead continued to exchange hands. Pedrinho moved back to the front on lap 4, but Vicente reclaimed the advantage on lap 5, with Ramdan staying firmly in the mix. India’s Sarthak Chavan also made his presence known, battling firmly within the top five during the middle portion of the race. As the race progressed into its closing stages, the tension mounted. Vicente held his lead through lap 6 and lap 7, but the margins were incredibly thin. Pedrinho trailed by a mere 0.126s, ready to strike. Meanwhile, Japan’s Jean Kento Turner began a quiet but crucial charge, picking off Chiranth Vishwanath before overtaking Mohd Ramdan Rosli to claim fourth place just before the final lap. On lap 8, Luis made an early move to steal the lead, sparking a fierce, aggressive battle among the top five. Vicente, Pedrinho, Luis, Jean, and Ramdan traded positions through the final sectors. Relying on his precise braking and superior line choices, Vicente successfully navigated the chaos to cross the finish line first with a time of 14’19.984s. Pedrinho secured second place at 14’20.112s, while Luis rounded out the podium at 14’20.232s. Vicente stated, “The race was absolutely amazing, a true battle from the very first lap right down to the checkered flag. Going into the race, I had a very clear strategy in my mind. My plan was to manage the pace and make sure I was staying at the front to control the flow on that crucial last lap. However, racing is unpredictable, and Luis made a strong move to overtake me early on, which forced me to completely adapt my game plan on the fly.” “Going into that final lap, I pushed the bike to the absolute limit. I was giving it every ounce of energy I had to reclaim the lead, but Luis was right there, fighting side-by-side with me. Pedrinho also had a great rhythm and closed in on us, turning the end of the race into a massive, tense battle between the pack. It all came down to the final corner. I knew I had to make a decisive move, so I shot into the gap and really went for it on the brakes. Crossing that finish line first, seeing the checkered flag, it was an overwhelming rush of relief and joy. I am incredibly proud of this victory. The fight was so intense, and it was just a fantastic race to be a part of.” TOP 5 – RACE 1 1. VICENTE PEREZ SELFA – SPAIN (14’19.984s) 2. PEDRINHO MATOS – PORTUGAL (14’20.112s) 3. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (14’20.232s) 4. JEAN KENTO TURNER – JAPAN (14’20.235s) 5. MOHD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (14’20.342s)

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NAKARIN’S UNBEATABLE BENCHMARK

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Round 4 of LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 at Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia brought top-tier action to the premier ASB1000 category. Throughout Friday’s three practice sessions, the narrative constantly shifted as riders adjusted to the demanding circuit. The day concluded with an incredibly close finish in the Combined Practice standings, where Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND delivered a late push to secure the fastest overall time, narrowly edging out his rivals in a top three separated by less than five-hundredths of a second. The morning began with a strong statement from the experienced Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of JDT RACING TEAM. Hafizh immediately found his rhythm on the track during Practice 1. He posted a benchmark time of 1’35.910s, making him the only rider to break into the 1’35s in the opening session. Keito Abe of SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES settled into a comfortable second place, while the IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA duo of Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi and Azroy Hakeem Anuar finished third and fourth, respectively, finding their initial footing. As the sun heated the track for Practice 2, the grip levels shifted, and teams focused on race pace and tire management rather than all-out single-lap speed. Syahrin maintained his position at the top of the session leaderboard with a steady 1’36.083s. However, the session revealed a new challenger as Nakarin began to find extra pace. The Thai rider logged a 1’36.191s to move into second place, signaling that he had found a promising setup direction. Keito remained a consistent threat, clocking the third-fastest time to ensure he stayed right in the mix. During Practice 3, the track cooled down slightly in the late afternoon, and the riders pushed their machines for ultimate lap times. Nakarin executed a precise flying lap to record a 1’35.751s, vaulting him to the top of the combined standings. Keito also found significant improvement, crossing the line with a 1’35.788s to claim second overall. Despite lowering his own best time to a 1’35.799s, early leader Hafizh was bumped to third. The margins at the top were exceptionally thin, with just 0.048s separating the top three riders. Further down the order, Rocco Sessler of FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM found a sudden burst of speed in the final session, jumping up to fourth overall with a 1’36.342s. Zaqhwan’s consistent improvement throughout the day earned him the final spot in the combined top five. Nakarin said, “I am incredibly happy with today’s result. Throughout the practice sessions, my main priority was simply to focus on my own riding and continuously refine the bike’s setup. I honestly wasn’t looking at the timing screens or thinking about my position. My entire goal was just to log laps and steadily build my confidence on this circuit.” “Coming into this weekend, we faced a new challenge because the rear tire is a completely new model this year. Compared to last season, both the front and rear tires behave quite differently here at Mandalika, which initially made it very difficult to understand where the absolute limit was. To figure it out, we tried so many different configurations, constantly tweaking the setup and making adjustment after adjustment. On my end, I also had to adapt my riding style significantly. I was experimenting every time I went out on track by trying a higher gear in certain corners, braking much harder, and focusing on carrying more mid-corner speed.” “Eventually, all that work paid off, and we found a fantastic feeling with the bike. What gives me the most confidence is that I managed to set my fastest time on a tire that already had 20 laps of wear on it. By the end of the day, we had collected all the right data, put the puzzle pieces together, and I was finally able to go on the attack. We have a solid baseline now, but we will keep pushing and try to improve even further tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (1’35.751s) 2. KEITO ABE – SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES (1’35.788s) 3. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – JDT RACING TEAM (1’35.799s) 4. ROCCO SESSLER – FORTY FORGED ASIA RACING TEAM (1’36.342s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – IDEMITSU HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (1’36.360s)

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ANUPAB STOLE DAY ONE HONOR

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The LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 continued its action at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia for Round 4, bringing the SS600 category action back to the track on Friday. The three practice sessions saw the leading competitors continuously traded the top spot on the timing sheets. By the end of the day, the Combined Practice standings revealed that Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM secured the fastest overall time, besting home favourite Wahyu Nugroho by a 0.005s gap. The day began with local riders utilizing their deep knowledge of the circuit to set an early and definitive benchmark. Practice 1 saw Wahyu Nugroho from YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA navigating the flowing layout smoothly to log a session-best time of 1’37.644s. Fellow Indonesian Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM, closely followed in second with a 1’37.934s. Malaysia’s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING claimed third, while Anupab and Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND used the morning session strictly to dial in their initial setups, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. In Practice 2, the competitive dynamic changed. Anupab found significant improvements in his machine and delivered a smooth lap to record a 1’37.433s. This impressive effort moved the Thai rider to the top of the leaderboard. While Wahyu remained consistent by posting a 1’37.646s to finish second in the session. Herjun also improved his overall pace, clocking a 1’37.769s to maintain third. The final session of the day, Practice 3, saw Wahyu pushed his machine to the absolute limit in a bid to reclaim the top overall spot. The YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA rider successfully topped the final session with a brilliant 1’37.438s. However, when the times were compiled across all three sessions, Wahyu’s best effort fell just five-thousandths of a second short of Anupab’s Practice 2 benchmark. Consequently, Anupab’s 1’37.433s stood as the fastest time of the Combined Practice. Wahyu safely secured second overall. Herjun’s Practice 2 time earned him third place in the combined standings, ensuring two Indonesian riders finished the day in the top three. A late surge in Practice 3 from Thanat at 1’37.932s and Kasma at 1’38.092s secured them fourth and fifth respectively. Anupab commented, “Securing the top spot in the combined results today is a fantastic feeling. From the moment I went out on track, I had a really strong and comfortable connection with the bike. Honestly, everything aligned perfectly for us today, the track conditions were ideal, our base setup was solid, and the tire grip was exactly where I needed it to be to push for that lap time.” “However, we know how tight the competition is, so we cannot just sit still and be satisfied. My team and I have been analyzing the data, and we already have some fresh ideas and strategies for Qualifying and Race 1. We are looking forward to introducing a new suspension specification tomorrow morning. If it works the way we expect it to, I am confident we can find even more pace and be even better. It is a great start to the weekend, but we are fully focused on keeping this momentum going.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. ANUPAB SARMOON – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (1’37.433s) 2. WAHYU NUGROHO – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (1’37.438s) 3. HERJUN ATNA FIRDAUS – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (1’37.769s) 4. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (1’37.932s) 5. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (1’38.092s)

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KRITTAPAT TIMED IT PERFECTLY

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The LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026 returned to the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia for Round 4, saw Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM claim the top spot in the Combined Practice in AP250 category. The action began on Friday morning with the Indonesian riders looking to establish an early rhythm and dictate the pace on a track they know intimately. Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA set the initial benchmark in Practice 1, logging a solid 1’46.930s to take the lead. His teammate, Candra H, followed closely behind with a 1’47.004s, indicating the local squad had found a comfortable setup right out of the box. Reykat Yusuf Fadilah, representing YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, completed an all-Indonesian top three. Meanwhile, experienced contenders Hiroki Ono of HONDA RACING VIETNAM and Krittapat began their day quietly, evaluating track conditions to finish fourth and fifth respectively. In Practice 2, Candra H managed to find extra speed through the sweeping sectors, taking over the top position with an improved time of 1’46.714s. However, the international riders were steadily beginning to close the gap. Krittapat moved up into second place with a 1’46.908s lap time. The afternoon session also saw Irfan Ardiansyah put ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM firmly into the mix by securing third, pushing early leader Fadhil Musyavi down to fourth. Fahmi Basam rounded out a tightly contested top five for YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. In Practice 3, Krittapat executed a clean flying lap to break the 1’46 barrier, clocking an impressive 1’45.998s. This effort secured him the fastest lap of the day. Hiroki also found significant late pace, jumping to second overall with a 1’46.031s, falling just fractions short of the top spot. Despite losing the outright lead, Candra H remained consistent, posting a 1’46.363s to secure a vital third overall. Meanwhile, Rheza Danica Ahrens delivered a crucial late lap of 1’46.547s to place his ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM machine in fourth. Fadhil Musyavi’s Practice 3 time of 1’46.571s ensured he completed Friday’s combined top five. Krittapat shared, “I am taking this weekend step by step, focusing solely on doing my absolute best each time I leave the pit lane. Right now, I am not thinking about the championship points at all. My mind is locked on this circuit and the job in front of me. I really want to thank my entire team for their incredible hard work today. They gave me a fantastic setup and constantly pushed me to reach that top spot on the timesheets.” “Looking ahead to tomorrow’s Qualifying and Race 1, we are not planning to make any major changes to the bike because the base package is already excellent. Instead, the improvement has to come from me. I just need to adjust and refine my riding style slightly, and if I can do that, I am confident I can produce an even faster lap time.” “Honestly, Mandalika is a very demanding circuit for me to master. Because the track is located right next to the beach, we have to battle some very strong winds. It makes Sector 2 particularly difficult to tackle alone, as you really feel the drag without a slipstream. It is a tough physical and technical challenge, but I am fully prepared to give everything I have tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. KRITTAPAT KEANKUM – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (1’45.998s) 2. HIROKI ONO – HONDA RACING VIETNAM (1’46.031s) 3. CANDRA H – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (1’46.363s) 4. RHEZA DANICA AHRENS – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (1’46.547s) 5. MUHAMMAD FADHIL MUSYAVI – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (1’46.571s)

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FADLI SHONE ON HOME SOIL

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The beautiful Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia hosted the Practice sessions for Round 4 of LFN FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2026, in the UB150 category The combined practice sessions saw Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM appeared the fastest. In Practice 1, Fadli showed incredible comfort on his machine, he clocked a impressive lap time of 1’53.671s. This early lap immediately put the rest of the field on the defensive. Dimas Juli Atmoko of HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY, pushed hard to close the gap but had to settle for second place with a time of 1’53.923s. The YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM further demonstrated their strong setup as Danial secured the third fastest time at 1’54.269s. Md Silmi Helsinky of ONE FOR ALL and Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 successfully rounded out the top five. In Practice 2, despite the tougher conditions, Rendi Odding of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team adapted best, topping the second session with a steady 1’54.642s. He was closely followed by Gupita Kresna Wardhana of ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 and M. Syirat Sauki of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM. Ahmad Darwisy Ahmad Sahir of YUZY ASIA TEAM and Dimas completed the top five for Practice 2. Because the afternoon speeds could not surpass the morning records, the Combined Practice standings remained an exact reflection of Practice 1. Fadli’s opening session brilliance firmly secured him the fastest overall time heading into the weekend. Dimas and Danial held onto their second and third positions. Fadli said, “Alhamdulillah, I am incredibly grateful and thrilled to finish today as the fastest overall rider. Right from the moment we rolled out for Practice 1, my team and I were completely focused on finding the absolute best setup for this demanding circuit. We kept working tirelessly, analyzing the bike’s behavior and making crucial adjustments to ensure we were strong in both the morning and afternoon sessions.” “All of that hard work truly paid off, as the results we achieved in Practice 2 proved that we have built a very competitive and consistent package. Alhamdulillah, everything clicked perfectly today, and the results were truly on our side. Now, the main goal is to stay grounded and carry this exact same momentum and confidence into tomorrow’s Qualifying session. The bike feels great, I feel incredibly motivated racing here at home, and I hope we can deliver another strong performance to secure a great starting position for the race.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. FADLI RIGANI – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (1’53.671s) 2. DIMAS JULI ATMOKO – HJS YOUNGSTAR KAWAHARA RCTH SIXTY (1’53.923s) 3. DANIAL – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (1’54.269s) 4. MD SILMI HELSINKY – ONE FOR ALL (1’54.553s) 5. HUSNI ZAINUL FUADZY – ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34 (1’54.712s)

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