Race 1 of Round 5 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia featured a thrilling contest in the Underbone 150cc category. Fahmi Basam of the YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team emerged victorious on his home circuit.
In the Super Pole session, M. Murobbil Vittoni of the YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team secured pole position with a fastest lap time of 2’34.137s. He was followed by Md Akid Aziz of the PitsBike OneWay JRT Tech2 Racing Team with a time of 2’34.539s, and Husni Zainul Fuadzy of the YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team with a time of 2’34.737s.
The race began with Akid and three riders from the YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team—Fahmi Basam, M. Murobbil Vittoni, and Husni Zainul Fuadzy—battling for the lead. Murobbil was forced out of the race due to a crash at Turn 6 on the first lap.
The positions among the riders fluctuated with each lap as the race intensified.
On Lap 5, three Malaysian riders, Akid, Syazras, and Afif—led the group on their home circuit, vying for the top position.
The final lap saw a crash involving at least six riders, but Fahmi managed to navigate through the chaos and crossed the finish line to win the race with a time of 15’39.057s.
Fahmi commented, “At the start of the lap, I experienced a loss of rear grip, which caused some trouble. However, I refused to lose hope. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and it’s all part of the journey. I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has continuously supported and prayed for me. Your unwavering encouragement truly means a lot. I will strive to do my best and seize every opportunity to perform better in Race 2 tomorrow. May we all continue to be blessed and succeed together.”
Gupita Kresna Wardhna of the 4S1M Evo YAMAHA Racing Team secured second place with a time of 15’39.082s, while Syazras claimed third place with a time of 15’39.159s, marking his first podium finish.
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
UB150
- Fahmi Basam – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team (15’39:057s)
- Gupita Kresna Wardhna – 4S1M Evo YAMAHA Racing Team (15’39:082s)
- Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy – HONDA ESTREMO YUZY RACING (15’39:159s)
- Husni Zainul Fuadzy – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team (15’39:166s)
- Peerapong Luiboonpeng – One For All (15’39:301s)