ADIB – FIRST TIME, FIRST VICTORY
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of SGH CREDIT took the win today in Race 1 in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass race category.
Earlier today in qualifying session, Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of E ONE CHONG MOTOR clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’52:667s. At the second fastest spot was Adib with his best lap time at 2’52:963s followed by Azrul Affendi Hadi of CSL BROTHERS at 2’53:129s.
Farres took the lead as the race started. Behind Farres was Adib in P2, followed closely by Azrul. Soon after entering lap 2, Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of SIN SOON LEE JOHOR TEAM made his way up and overtook Farres to take top position.
The unpredictability continues when Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno also took P1 on lap 3, followed closely by Muhd Aiman Mohd Hafis of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT and Farres.
The intensity increased as the riders raced aggressively for the top spot. Adib took the win at 17’45:101s.
Adib stated, “I am incredibly grateful for this win today. It was my first time riding the Yamaha Y16ZR, and honestly, I didn’t expect to secure a podium finish. I was just aiming to enjoy the race and gain valuable experience. To my surprise, winning was a fantastic outcome I hadn’t anticipated. This victory has been a delightful and unexpected reward.”
Taking the second spot was Farres at 17’45:195s.
Fadlyshah made it third at 17’45:208s.
Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass
- Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – SGH CREDIT (17’45:101s)
- Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – E ONE CHONG MOTOR (17’45:195s)
- Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – UNITED MOTOR RACING SPIRIT (17’45:208s)
- Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno – CHJ RACING (17’45:240s)
- Sani Irfan Safrizan – MH CHUA & SONS (17’45:506s)