Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA set the benchmark in the MSBK1000 A category, topping the combined practice times. In Free Practice 1 under dry conditions, Azroy posted the fastest lap of the day with 2’08.708s. Close behind, Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT recorded 2’08.768s, just 0.060s adrift. Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR TEAM ASIA impressed in third with 2’09.048s, while Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA completed the top five. The weather then shifted for Free Practice 2, as rain left the track wet and challenging. Adam adapted best to the conditions, topping the session with 2’22.020s. Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING was close behind in second, followed by Azroy, Zaqhwan, and Kasma. Despite the slower lap times, riders took the opportunity to gather valuable data for potential wet races. With his FP1 pace proving decisive, Azroy maintained the overall lead in the combined results ahead of Adam and Epis, while Kasma and Zaqhwan rounded off the top five. Azroy shared, “I’m feeling quite okay today because it’s been a while since I last rode a 1000cc bike at the Sepang Circuit. Now I’m getting used to the feeling on the bike again, so Alhamdulillah. For us, the lap time is still far from what we are targeting, but we still have time tomorrow and the day after, so we’ll do better then.” 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. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’08.708s) 2. ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’08.768s) 3. LACHLAN EPIS – SAVITAR TEAM ASIA (2’09.048s) 4. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’09.230s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’09.775s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING emerge as the fastest rider in the MSBK1000 B category after combined practice. In Free Practice 1, Kamarul Izad showcased his speed early on, setting the benchmark with 2’16.905s. Behind him, Muhd Amirul Affiq Ahmad Solikhin of NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO clocked 2’17.492s, while Alvinderjit Singh of HORIZON RACING TEAM secured third with 2’19.513s. Completing the top five were Malaysia’s Muhd Raudhatul Razman and Teuku Irfan Affandy. Free Practice 2 presented slower times as conditions shifted, with He Junpeng of SILVER STEED RACING TEAM topping the session in 2’32.468s ahead of Theva Kumaran from MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM and Alvinderjit Singh. Many riders opted for careful runs, using the session to adapt to changing track grip. The combined times ultimately highlighted Kamarul Izad’s FP1 pace, putting him at the top ahead of Amirul Affiq and Alvinderjit. Raudhatul and Teuku completed the list of the five fastest riders of the day. Kamarul shared, “I feel happy being the fastest today because I crashed here before, which caused some trauma. But Alhamdulillah, after just two laps I managed to get back into rhythm. For Race 1, since it’s now the rainy season, we’ve gained new knowledge for wet conditions as well. If you ask any rider, of course we all want to improve further, so we’ll first work on getting the timing needed to move up to Category A. If we achieve that, we’ll definitely join next season.” 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. KAMARUL IZAD ISHAK – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (2’16.905s) 2. MUHD AMIRUL AFFIQ AHMAD SOLIKHIN – NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO (2’17.492s) 3. ALVINDERJIT SINGH – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’19.513s) 4. MUHD RAUDHATUL RAZMAN – MALAYSIA (2’20.541s) 5. TEUKU IRFAN AFFANDY – MALAYSIA (2’21.857s)
The MSBK600 class in Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit was dominated by HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, with Muhd Helmi Azman leading the combined practice times. Helmi set the pace in Free Practice 1, clocking 2’12.463s with an impressive top speed of 150.64km/h. His teammate, Khairul Idham Pawi, followed closely behind in second with 2’13.164s, while Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia’s Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli secured third at 2’13.444s. Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM and Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia completed the top five. In Free Practice 2, heavy rain changed the track conditions, and it was Khairul’s turn to shine as he topped the session with 2’27.426s. Helmi stayed close in second with 2’27.914s, while Farres improved his performance to finish third. Zhou Fenglong of China made it into the top five in fourth, with Izam rounding off in fifth. Despite the mixed conditions, Helmi’s FP1 performance proved untouchable in the combined classification, securing the top spot ahead of Khairul in second and Izam in third. Cao Viet Nam and Farres Putra ensured a strong showing for both Honda and Yamaha outfits, rounding off the overall top five. Helmi said, “The weather wasn’t very good today, only this morning was slightly better, though still mid conditions. This time I’m racing in the MSBK600 class as preparation for the upcoming ARRC. Previously, I raced in MSBK1000 for training here, but this was a team strategy decision for me to return to the MSBK600 class to prepare more properly for ARRC. It didn’t take me long to adapt since the differences aren’t too big, so overall I’m quite satisfied with today. Still, tomorrow we need to work harder to get a better setup.” 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 HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’12.463s) 2. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’13.164s) 3. MUHD IZAM IKMAL IZAMLI – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’13.444s) 4. CAO VIET NAM – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’15.344s) 5. FARRES PUTRA MOHD FADHIL – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’15.603s)
The MSBK250 A category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING setting the pace as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Irfan dominated the session by clocking the fastest lap time of 2’28.224s. He was followed closely by Muhd Akif Abdullah of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA in second with 2’29.270s, while Ngo Nguyen Viet Tuan of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM secured third position with 2’29.789s. Md Akid Aziz of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO placed fourth with 2’29.842s, and Nguyen Ton Anh Phu of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM completed the top five with 2’30.148s. The afternoon’s Free Practice 2 was held on a wet track, producing a shake-up in the order. Sai Rahil Pillarisetty of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 took the top spot with a time of 2’40.968s. Irfan continued to impress by placing second at 2’42.656s, followed by his fellow countryman, Md Irfan Haykhal Amidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA in third at 2’43.323s. Reynaidi Pradana of REY RACING SPEED took fourth with 2’43.636s, and Anh Phu once again secured a top five finish with 2’44.317s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Irfan emerged fastest overall, followed by Akif and Viet Tuan, while Akid and Anh Phu rounded out the top five. Irfan commented, “Today’s results were quite good, but the weather was a challenge with heavy rain and only a short dry window. Hopefully tomorrow we can get a better outcome, and the setup we found today can still work. The weather kept changing between hot and rainy, so I hope tomorrow everything will go smoothly.” 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. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (2’28.224s) 2. MUHD AKIF ABDULLAH – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’29.270s) 3. NGO NGUYEN VIET TUAN – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’29.789s) 4. MD AKID AZIZ – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’29.842s) 5. NGUYEN TON ANH PHU – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’30.148s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM take control of the MSBK250 B category, finishing fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Qayyim made an immediate impact, setting the benchmark with a 2’36.122s lap to lead the session. Khairul Firdaus Kadzim, representing Malaysia, followed in second at 2’37.311s, while Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of FKR CHV RACING impressed with third place at 2’40.485s. Ke Huanni of TRIPLE A GARAGE and SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING’s Carlsen Jacob Solis completed the top five. Free Practice 2 was run under wet conditions, but Qayyim once again proved his adaptability by staying ahead of the pack with a 2’47.764s lap. Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi of TRIPLE A GARAGE secured second with 2’52.263s, while Khairul Firdaus was consistent in third. Siti Norsyafiyah and Daniel Benjamin Farhan Jalaluddin of NOMONEY RACING BY BRAAAP – ESTREMO closed the top five. With the combined classification, Qayyim’s FP1 time was enough to secure his place at the top of the standings, ahead of Khairul Firdaus in second and Siti Norsyafiyah in third. Ke Huanni ranked fourth overall, while Carlsen Jacob Solis ensured an international presence in the top five for SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING. Qayyim shared, “In Free Practice 1, I was still searching for the right bike setup and my racing line. In Free Practice 2, I gradually found my rhythm, and the suspension improved as well. This became the best setup so far and allowed me to finish fastest today. I hope I can maintain this momentum through tomorrow and the next day.” 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. QAYYIM RAZIN RAZALI – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’36.122s) 2. KHAIRUL FIRDAUS KADZIM – MALAYSIA (2’37.311s) 3. SITI NORSYAFIYAH ALIA SAARIZAN – FKR CHV RACING (2’37.311s) 4. KE HUANNI – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’40.610s) 5. CALRSEN JACOB SOLIS – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (2’41.962s)
The YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP got underway today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT emerging as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, it was Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri of TAKONG RACING who set the early pace, clocking 3’09.282s to lead the session. Ahmad Muizzudin Ahmad Nizam of KSENG MOTOR followed closely in second with a time of 3’09.614s, while Jebat settled for third at 3’09.663s. Practice 2 saw a major shift in momentum as Jebat stormed to the top with a blistering 2’56.817s lap, putting him firmly in control of the combined timesheets. Shah Putra Mohammad Fadhil of LKT RACING placed second with 2’57.570s, while Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of HK MOTOR took third with a 2’57.960s lap. With the combined practice results, Jebat secured the top spot, followed by Shah Putra and Raja Abdurraqib. The competition remained tight with less than 1.3 seconds separating the top five riders. Jebat shared, “Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly today. The weather was quite good in the afternoon for Free Practice 2, but during Free Practice 1 it rained, so I couldn’t put in lap times like in Round 2, especially since there were many new riders. But I can expect them to fight with me tomorrow. Even if I get pole position in Qualifying 1, it doesn’t guarantee I’ll be ahead or win. Still, I will keep fighting 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. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – BAN HWA MOTORSPORT (2:56.817s) 2. SHAH PUTRA MOHAMMAD FADHIL – LKT RACING (2:57.570s) 3. RAJA ABDURRAQIB RAJA MOHD NORFATIHAH – HK MOTOR (2:57.960s) 4. SHAZREL AQIEF HAKIMY BIN SAZALI – HIAP AIK RACING TEAM (2:58.068s) 5. DANISH RIFQI YUSNIZAM – CHJ RACING (2:58.109s)
The Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Muhd Adam Shahzrel Mohd Azhrel of HONG BEE MOTORACING emerged as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Asyraff Zaquan bin Zainal Raif of BLH 46 RACING led the session with the fastest lap time of 3’14.972s. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of HENN BIKERS RACING followed closely in second position with a time of 3’15.628s, while Adam secured third place at 3’15.830s. In Practice 2, Adam improved significantly, clocking a fastest lap time of 2’53.454s to take the lead. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of SOON CHYE MOTOR placed second with a time of 2’53.672s, just 0.218s behind Adam, while Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM rounded out the top three at 2’54.753s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Adam topped the timesheets as the fastest overall, followed by Raiyan in second and Ahmad Iqram in third. Adam said, “This is my first time riding this bike, and it’s different from the others I’ve used before because this is a sport bike. In Free Practice 1 it rained, I tried to put in lap times but could only manage P3. In Free Practice 2, I tried again and Alhamdulillah I got P1. Tomorrow, I will try to do even better.” 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 ADAM SHAHZREL MOHD AZHREL – HONG BEE MOTORACING (2’53.454s) 2. RAIYAN KHARDANEE MOHD SANUSI – SOON CHYE MOTOR (2’53.672s) 3. AHMAD IQRAM DANISH AHMAD GHAZALI – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (2’54.753s) 4. ASYRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – BLH 46 RACING (2’54.838s) 5. MUHD FAREEQ MOHD FAIZAL – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (2’54.987s)
At just 15 years old, Carlsen Jacob Solis has already proven that chasing dreams knows no borders. The SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM rider is not only holding his ground in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, but thriving, sitting third overall after two rounds. What sets him apart is more than raw talent. It’s his extraordinary commitment. While most riders train close to home, Carlsen flies back and forth between the Philippines and Malaysia, sacrificing time and comfort to learn under Malaysian ace Md Ramdan Rosli. For Carlsen, the decision to train under Ramdan was a logical yet strategic move. “Since I am competing in MSBK, it made sense to be coached by a Malaysian rider who is also internationally renowned. He can share with me not only his mastery of the local tracks here in Malaysia but also his international experience,” he explained. Such dedication is no small feat for a teenager. Flying across countries just to train requires resilience beyond his years, but Carlsen remains unfazed. “My dream to reach and excel on the international stage is my biggest drive. It keeps me going despite the difficulties and challenges of training abroad,” he shared. Under Ramdan’s guidance, Carlsen has discovered a coaching style that pushes him to grow in ways he had not experienced before. “Coach Ramdan has a very focused approach to training. He meticulously guides me section by section and compares data to help me achieve results,” he said. Among the many lessons, one stands above the rest. And it has shaped Carlsen not just as a rider, but as a person. “Patience and trusting the process, because success doesn’t happen overnight,” Carlsen said. Under the guidance of Coach Ramdan, he has embraced the philosophy that true progress is built gradually. Every lap and every training session adds up, reinforcing the importance of long-term growth over instant results. He is also acutely aware of how different his development might have been had he stayed home. “Training on world-class race tracks has contributed a lot to my development. Back home, training keeps me active, but abroad, it truly helps me improve,” he noted. Now, with Round 3 of MSBK 2025 taking place this weekend, Carlsen is focused on continuing his momentum and proving himself among the very best in the MSBK250 B class. “My main target for Round 3 is to match and beat my personal best time, and to battle with the leaders in my category. I will give my very best this round,” he affirmed. Looking further ahead, the Filipino rider’s vision is crystal clear, but his heart remains tied to the MSBK paddock. “In a few years, I want to see myself competing on the world stage, but I will definitely come back to MSBK,” he said.
Round 3 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Cao Viet Nam plans to make the most of his experience in the MSBK600 race category. The Vietnamese rider is not a stranger in the MSBK racing scene. He first made his appearance in the Honda CBR250 Challenge back in 2023 for one round before returning to embrace bigger challenges in the MSBK600 race category this season. While his exposure may have been slightly different before, he is set for not only a new benchmark this season but has also aced it well enough for a debutante in the race category. Viet Nam currently sits second in the overall standings with a total of 69 points after Round 2 and just 6 points away from the chart-topper, Khairul Idham Pawi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. Throughout the four races, Viet Nam missed out on only one podium-finish and although he has not hit the 25-pointer just yet, his achievements throughout this season have been more than exemplary for a newbie in the race category. Will Viet Nam be able to celebrate a win in the race category? The contention is definitely strong especially with the likes of not just Khairul but his fellow teammate Irfan Haykal as well as Farres Putra of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA but with Viet Nam’s enhanced performance, he might just find a way to strike. Viet Nam said, “For me, the speed makes a whole lot of difference. I have not raced with a machine as fast as this. So, this experience gives me a very new perspective overall. It is quite exciting as I also have to adapt to different riding techniques. It is a lot of learning and practicing. For me, my closest contender would be Irfan Haykhal because he has a similar machine to mine and he is also competing in the AP250 race category of ARRC. So, the contention between us, I would say is pretty much the same.” “One of the things I do to keep track of my performance by cross-checking my outcome with my round-to-round target. I have a lot to learn and a lot to prepare for the future. To me, MSBK is a great platform that serves the growth and interest of motorsports enthusiast and from here, I have been able to not just practice but also achieve a result that keeps me motivated. My main goal is to improve my lap time, manage the machine better and pick up techniques that would work best.”
At just a young age, Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah has already made his mark in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. Standing out not only for his talent but also for his small physique, Abdurraqib has turned what many may see as a limitation into one of his greatest strengths on track. In Round 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Abdurraqib stunned the field with a commanding performance, securing victory in Race 2. That moment, he said, was the result of self-belief and composure. “In the final laps, I focused on controlling my bike as best as I could. I had confidence that I could win, and that belief carried me to the chequered flag,” he recalled. For Abdurraqib, being one of the smallest riders on the grid has proven to be an advantage, particularly in rolling speed and on long straights where his lighter frame gives him an edge. “My size helps me carry rolling speed and gives me an advantage on the straights. It’s something I’ve learned to use to my benefit.” Still, the road is not without challenges. Competing against older and bigger riders forces him to dig deeper, sharpen his skills, and fight harder on the circuit. “Racing against older and stronger riders is always a challenge. With my smaller physique, I need to be more aggressive and focus on controlling the bike perfectly to stay competitive,” he said. Preparation, both physical and mental, plays a vital role in his growth as a rider. Abdurraqib ensures he enters every race weekend ready to perform at his maximum. “Each week before a race, I commit to intensive fitness and training, making sure I stay in good condition and avoid injury. I also prepare myself mentally so that when I race, I can give my very best,” he shared. As Round 3 of MSBK 2025 gets underway this weekend, Abdurraqib is determined to keep the momentum going and once again fight for the podium. “My goal is to do my best and aim for the top step, while focusing on executing my race strategy well. To all the fans, please keep supporting and praying for me,” he urged. Looking further ahead, the young rider added, “I will continue to give my best and work hard in the years to come. This is just the beginning for me.”