AZROY TRIUMPHED IN INTENSE DUEL
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP roared to life today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA claimed a thrilling victory in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 A category.
During this morning’s qualifying session, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA topped the timesheets with a fastest lap of 2’06.516s. Muhd Helmi Azman, also of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, was second quickest at 2’06.755s, followed by his teammate Azroy, who secured third with 2’06.941s.
As the race began, Kasma took an early lead, followed closely by Azroy and Helmi. By lap 2, Azroy clocked a top speed of 240.5km/h in his pursuit of Kasma.
On lap 6, Azroy set the fastest lap of the race with 2’07.017s and overtook Kasma for the lead. Helmi remained steady in third, while further back, Md Amir Izzat Rozali of HORIZON RACING TEAM closed in from fifth position alongside Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT, who held fourth.
By lap 7, the leading trio had pulled an 8 second gap from the chasing group. On lap 8, Kasma retook the lead from Azroy, setting up an intense fight to the finish.
The drama peaked on the final lap, where Azroy executed a decisive move on the final turn to reclaim the lead from Kasma. Helmi followed closely behind in third, while Amir overtook Adam for fourth. Despite Kasma’s last ditch attempt to overtake, Azroy responded swiftly, powering ahead as both riders raced side by side to the finish line.
Azroy crossed the line first with a time of 21’20.752s, just 0.019s ahead of Kasma at 21’20.771s, with Helmi finishing third at 21’21.127s.
Azroy said, “Today’s weather was hot and the race was tough. I also experienced rear brake issues midway through, which slowed me down a bit. But with a few laps left, I just pushed through. In the last lap battle with Kasma, I honestly wasn’t sure if I could win, but I gave it a shot. Alhamdulillah, luck was on my side today. Tomorrow, we have Race 2, and I hope we can repeat today’s performance.”
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 – RACE 1
1. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’20.752s)
2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (21’20.771s)
3. Muhd Helmi Azman – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’21.127s)
4. Md Amir Izzat Rozali – HORIZON RACING TEAM (22’10.436s)
5. Md Adam Md Norrodin – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (22’23.499s)