ADIB CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR claimed his fourth win in the fiercely contested Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category, watched him clinching championship title for season 2024.
The day began with Adib dominating the qualifying session, setting the fastest lap time at 2’50:806s. He was followed closely by Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, clocking 2’51:868s, and Muhd Adam Shahzhrel Mohd Azhrel of MH CHUA & SONS with 2’52:006s.
The 6-lap race witnessed fierce competition among the 32 riders, with frequent changes in the lead as the race began. Adib adopted a calm and steady approach, biding his time amidst the tightly packed group, where gaps between riders were razor-thin.
The intensity reached its peak in the final lap as the riders turned up the aggression. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of K-SENG MOTOR RACING, eyeing his second victory of the season, was left heartbroken when Adib charged through the group, taking control and crossing the finish line to secure victory with a time of 17’46:019s.
Adib said, “In the final lap, that’s when I really started to push. Throughout the race, I was enduring pain to the point where tears were flowing, but I held on because I wanted this victory. To be a champion, you have to go through challenges like this. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded today, and I will try again for Race 2 tomorrow.”
Jebat secured second place, just 0.023 seconds behind, with a time of 17’46:042s, while Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM claimed third at 17’46:051s.
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’46:019s)
2. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (17’46:042s)
3. Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (17’46:051s)
4. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (17’46:115s)
5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – â WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (17’46:118s)