AFIQ SET EARLY BENCHMARK

In today’s combined practice sessions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT set the fastest time in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category during the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP.

In Practice 1, Afiq led with a fastest lap of 3’05.950s. He was followed by Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING, who clocked 3’08.338s, and Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal of P D BAN HIN RACING in third with a time of 3’08.425s.

In Practice 2, Afiq improved his lap time and maintained at the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’53.954s, and recorded a top speed of 114.71km/h. Raiyan secured second place with a time of 2’54.022s, just 0.068s behind Afiq. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of LKT RACING took third place with a time of 2’54.299s.

Overall, Afiq topped the combined practice results, with Raiyan and Akid rounding out the top three.

Afiq commented, “During Practice 1 this morning, the track was wet due to the rain, so many riders were taking it slow and playing it safe. But I tried to find my lap time in the wet conditions, and it worked in my favour. In Practice 2 this afternoon, the weather turned hot again and many riders were bunched up together, but I focused on maintaining my pace, followed the group from behind and kept pushing. Alhamdulillah, it paid off for me too. For tomorrow, I’ll try to maintain today’s pace, both mentally and physically, because here in Sepang, everyone has a chance to win. As for Race 1, there’s no fixed plan yet, it will depend on how the race unfolds, so we’ll just have to see how things go 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 – Free Practice (Combined)
1. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – BAN HWA MOTORSPORT (2’53.954s)
2. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – T.K.WONG RACING (2’54.022s)
3. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – LKT RACING (2’54.299s)
4. Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (2’54.502s)
5. Muhd Adam Shahzhriel Mohd Azhrel – KMSB (2’54.589s)