CARLSEN FASTEST IN OPENING ROUND
The MSBK250 B category saw Carlsen Jacob Solis of FCC – HONDA PHILIPPINES INC RACING TEAM emerge as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions at the opening round of the MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.
In Practice 1, Carlsen led the field with a fastest lap of 2’31.550s. He was followed by Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER1, who clocked 2’34.425s, and Ng Wei Shyang of MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM, who took third place with a time of 2’41.840s.
In Practice 2, Carlsen set his lap time at 2’33:072s to lead the session. Kabilesh followed in second place with a time of 2’37.533s. Wei Shyang finished in third place with a time of 2’43.078s.
The combined results from both sessions saw Carlsen finish as the fastest overall, followed by Kabilesh in second and Wei Shyang in third.
Carlsen commented, “I’m quite happy because I set the fastest time in both practice sessions. However, I still need to improve my speed and lower my lap time compared to last year. My target is to get P1 tomorrow. Thanks to my team for fixing my bike, I’m happy with today, and I’m aiming to finish P1 tomorrow.”
TOP 3 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED)
- CARLSEN JACOB SOLIS – FCC – HONDA PHILIPPINES INC RACING TEAM (2’31.550s)
- KABILESH RAJINI KRISHNAN – RACR CASTROL POWER1 (2’34.425s)
- NG WEI SHYANG – MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM (2’41.840s)