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)