AZROY, OUTSTANDING!
The Race 1 of Round 4 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP’s MSBK1000 A category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MYS deliver a commanding performance to secure victory.
At the lights out, Muhd Helmi Azman of HONDA RACING MYS surged into the lead, closely followed by Azroy, with Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MYS in third. Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT and Chen Hongyan of China completed the top five.
By Lap 3, positions remained Helmi leading, Azroy at second position, followed by Kasma, Adam, and Hongyan at fifth. The decisive move came on Lap 4 when Azroy overtook Helmi to take the lead, immediately starting to pull away. By Lap 5, Azroy had already created a 1.153s gap over the chasing group, with Kasma shadowing Helmi, ready to challenge for second.
As the laps progressed, Azroy’s pace was impressive, stretching his lead to 2.602s by Lap 7 and further to 4.610s by Lap 8, leaving Helmi, Kasma, Adam, and Chen battling behind. Despite their efforts, Azroy remained untouchable and crossed the finish line first in 21’12.500s. Helmi secured second place in 21’18.013s, with Kasma completing the podium at 21’18.470s.
Azroy commented, “My pace was actually quite strong. In the early part of the race, I focused on finding my rhythm, then after two to three laps, I began to push. My lap times were not bad either; I managed to clock what is considered one of the best lap times in MSBK. Big thanks to my team, and we’ll go again in Race 2 tomorrow.”
SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
1. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MYS (21’12.500s)
2. MUHD HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MYS (21’18.013s)
3. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MYS (21’18.470s)
4. ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (21’18.734s)
5. CHEN HONGYAN – CHINA (22’14.793s)