The Asia Production 250cc category at Round 5 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, hosted at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia watched Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM appeared fastest in the Practice Sessions that concluded today.
In Practice 1, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM secured the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’31:655s. His teammate, Herjun Atna Firdaus placed second with the fastest lap time of 2’32:154s. Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia took third place at 2’33:152s.
Practice 2 watched Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM took the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’25:212s. Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah of YAMAHA Racing Indonesia placed second at 2’25:351s, followed by Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’26:110s.
In Practice 3, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM clocked fastest lap time of 2’25:217s to claimed the top spot. Behind him was histeammate, Herjun at 2’25:315s followed by Muhammad Irfan Haykal Amidi of IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team at 2’25:772s.
The combined results from the practice sessions showed Herjun Atna Firdaus emerging as the fastest overall while Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa and Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah trailed behind setting the stage for the battle for pole position in tomorrow’s Qualifying session.
Herjun said, I’m pleased with today’s result, but the race isn’t over yet. There’s still tomorrow and Sunday to consider. I’ll stay focused and work closely with the team to analyze the data we’ve gathered. Our goal is to make the most of this information and be fully prepared for the upcoming races.”
Fastest Lap Time:
Practice Session (Combined)
- Herjun Atna Firdaus of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’25:212s)
- Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’25:217s)
- Muhammad Faerozi Toreqottullah – YAMAHA Racing Indonesia (2’25:351s)
- Muhammad Irfan Haykal – IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team (2’25:772s)
- Muhammad Syarifuddin Azman – IDEMITSU Boon Siew Honda Racing Team (2’26:225s)