ADIB AIMS BIG!
The season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Will Md Adib Arsyad of SGH Credit bag a double-win before claiming the championship title?
It was a great start for Adib this season when he barged ahead of the troop in Round 2 to take a double-win, scoring a flat 50-points for himself. In Round 3 however, Adib may not have scored the flying colours but it was successful enough for him to take lead of the overall standings with a total of 76 points to his name and 36 points ahead of the rider next in line. In his failure to compete competitively in Round 3, he may have found his rivalry in Azrul Affendi of CSL Brothers who took the win in Race 1 and Ahmad Jebat of SCM Factory Racing who bagged victory in Race 2.
While both the riders are far off from Adib in terms of overall points, it surely seems like they are capable of injecting pressure and reducing his competitive stride. Apart from that, there are the likes of other riders who are equally on par, capable of disrupting Adib’s attempt of becoming a champion. So, will Adib choose to play it safe or will he go all out to showcase his strengths?
Commenting on the race, Adib said, “I plan to find a balance between playing it safe and pushing beyond the limits. It is important to avoid unnecessary risks but at the same time, to maintain an aggressive yet calculated approach in helping secure the lead position without losing momentum. In Round 3, the weather conditions and track grip posed significant challenges. Additionally, the competition was also more intense than the previous round. With the riders improving on their strategies, it was harder to maintain dominance.”
“I believe all the riders are my closest rival because they have consistently shown strong performance and seem to have improved on their machine setup. Their cornering speed and consistency too has enhanced making them tough competitors. However, I am quite confident with my strengths at SIC especially with my cornering techniques and the ability to maintain high speeds on the long-straights. I am also familiar with the track layout which gives me an edge in anticipating critical turns and braking zones. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I will hit it big this time around. If I become the champion, the next move would be to take on the international challenges. I want to gain exposure and experience at a higher level. I also want to work on refining my skills and building a strong team to support my journey in motorsports.”