Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 is officially underway at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today. Malaysia’s Muhd Zaqhwan Zaidi dominated Friday’s MSBK1000 A category’s Combined Practice, executing a perfectly timed late charge through changing track conditions to lock in the fastest overall time of the day. The morning session presented a significant challenge for the entire grid as they faced a wet and slippery circuit. During Free Practice 1, Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM navigated the tricky conditions best. Adenanta quickly set the early benchmark with a time of 2’23.689s on his second lap, reaching a top speed of 138.87kph. Zaqhwan took a measured approach to the wet track, posting a 2’24.006s on his fifth lap to secure second place. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin from HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING settled into third with a 2’24.341s, while AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT teammates Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman and Muhammad Adam Mohd Norrodin rounded out the early top five. However, the timesheets saw a massive transformation in the afternoon. As the track dried for Free Practice 2, lap times plummeted by more than sixteen seconds. Zaqhwan immediately found his rhythm on the dry surface and began to push his limits. On his tenth lap out of eleven, he clocked a blistering 2’07.307s, hitting a session-high top speed of 156.75kph. This impressive late effort easily secured him the top spot in the Combined Practice standings. Behind the leader, Adenanta also found significant speed in the dry, logging a 2’07.686s to secure second place overall, just 0.379s off Zaqhwan’s pace. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA made a huge leap in the afternoon, claiming third place with a 2’07.787s. Adam improved to a 2’08.433s for fourth, while Kasma rounded out the top five with a 2’08.885s. Zaqhwan expressed, “To finish our very first day here sitting at the absolute top of the timesheets is an incredible feeling, and it gives the entire team a massive boost of confidence.The morning session really tested our patience. The wet track conditions were quite treacherous, so we made the smart decision not to force too many laps. Instead, we used that time carefully, simply getting reacquainted with the bike, building our rhythm, and making sure we felt truly comfortable and in sync with the machine in the rain.” “In Free Practice 2, when we finally had a dry track, it was like taking the leashes off. We were finally able to push our limits to the absolute maximum, aggressively testing different setups and truly seeing what this bike is capable of in ideal conditions.” “I am so proud of the tremendous work we accomplished today, but my hunger certainly doesn’t stop here. The competition is very close, and we know everyonewill improve tomorrow. I am hoping with all my heart that tomorrow’s Qualifying goes perfectly. I am determined to come back even faster, refine our pace, and fight with absolutely everything I have to secure that coveted pole position for Race 1!” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. MUHD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – MALAYSIA (2’07.307s) 2. MOHAMMAD ADENANTA PUTRA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’07.686s) 3. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’07.787s) 4. MUHAMMAD ADAM MOHD NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’08.433s) 5. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA RACING (2’08.885s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 officially commenced today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. After making the difficult decision to sit out a wet morning session, Muhammad Syukri Mat Zoki of the MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM delivered an outstanding performance in the afternoon to firmly claim the fastest overall time on the timesheets, topping Combined Practice in the MSBK1000 B category. The opening session of the day presented a huge challenge for the grid. Heavy rain left the track in a treacherous condition during Free Practice 1, prompting several riders to remain in their garages. Among those who braved the wet circuit, He Junpeng from China set the early pace. Junpeng navigated the tricky conditions to post a time of 2’34.545s on his seventh lap, reaching a top speed of 129.12kph. Sankaran Shamugam of RACEHUB RACING TEAM followed in second with a 2’36.640s, while Chau Chi Chuen of B.A TUNING secured third with a 2’37.806s. However, the timesheets saw a massive transformation in the afternoon as the weather cleared and track conditions significantly improved. Free Practice 2 provided a much faster surface, and Syukri wasted no time making his presence felt. Having skipped the morning run to preserve his machine, Syukri immediately found his rhythm, clocking a superb 2’17.481s on his seventh lap and hitting a session-high top speed of 145.15kph to jump straight to the top of the combined standings. Sankaran also improved drastically to secure second overall with a 2’18.181s. Chi Chuen maintained his top-three presence by logging a 2’18.506s, while Alvinderjitsingh representing MALAYSIA consistently pushed his pace to put in a solid 2’18.971s for fourth. Junpeng rounded out the top five with a 2’19.141s effort. Syukri shared, “During the earlier morning session, the heavy rain made the track conditions incredibly treacherous. Watching the rain fall, my team and I made the tough but strategic decision to stay in the garage. It is never easy to just sit and watch when you want to be out there racing, but we were deeply concerned about the unnecessarily high risk of a crash. Instead of risking the bike in the wet, we channeled all our focus and mental energy into preparing the best possible setup for Free Practice 2.” “Alhamdulillah, that patience and preparation truly paid off! We brought over some minor tuning adjustments from the previous race, and the moment I rolled out of the pit lane, the bike felt absolutely phenomenal. It gave me the exact feedback I needed, rewarding us with the P1 spot on the timing sheets.” “However, that competitive fire inside me means I am still not entirely satisfied. My heart was absolutely set on breaking into the 2’16s today, but we ended up clocking a 2’17s. Even so, I am profoundly grateful for the strong pace we showed and the hard work from my mechanics. We have built a fantastic foundation, my confidence is surging, and we are absolutely fired up and ready to leave it all on the track for Qualifying tomorrow!” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. MUHAMMAD SYUKRI MAT ZOKI – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (2’17.481s) 2. SANKARAN SHAMUGAM – RACEHUB RACING TEAMA (2’18.181s) 3. CHAU CHI CHUEN – B.A TUNING (2’18.506s) 4. ALVINDERJITSINGH – MALAYSIA (2’18.971s) 5. HE JUNPENG – CHINA (2’19.141s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 officially commenced today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In the MSBK600 category, the Free Practice sessions were completely controlled by Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND. Thanat delivered a flawless performance across both sessions to establish himself as the undisputed fastest man ahead of Saturday’s Qualifying. During Free Practice 1 in the morning, Thanat quickly set the standard for the field. On his seventh lap, he recorded a time of 2’26.999s, at the top speed of 135.75kph. This effort placed him comfortably ahead of Muhd Syarifuddin Azman from Malaysia, who secured second with a 2’31.150s. Kitsada Tanachot, also from HONDA RACING THAILAND, rounded out the early top three with a solid 2’32.239s. The afternoon session saw a massive shift in overall pace as machine setups and track feedback drastically improved. Lap times plummeted across the grid, but Thanat remained untouchable. In Free Practice 2, he shaved over fifteen seconds off his morning benchmark, clocking a blistering 2’11.544s on his fourth lap and hitting a session-high top speed of 151.70kph. This remarkable effort easily secured his position at the very top of the Combined Practice standings. Behind the leader, the battle for the remaining spots intensified. Muhd Helmi Azman from Malaysia made a significant leap forward in the afternoon. After finishing fifth in the morning, Helmi found a much faster rhythm, posting a 2’11.991s on his tenth lap to claim second overall. Kitsada maintained his strong form, logging a 2’12.043s to secure third place. Syarifuddin took fourth with a 2’13.412s, while Ashraff Zaquan Bin Zainal Raif from HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA pushed his way into the top five with a 2’15.239s effort. Thanat shared, “Topping the timesheets and securing P1 in both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2 today was an absolutely incredible feeling. It has been quite a while since we were last here, and honestly, my heart is just so full of joy to finally be back racing at this iconic Sepang circuit. The energy here is unmatched, and being able to return and immediately jump right back into the fierce fight for the championship means the world to me.” “We have worked so hard for this moment. Looking ahead to tomorrow’s Race 1, I am going to pour my absolute heart and soul into every single lap, pushing to my absolute limits while making sure I maintain the consistency we need. Right now, every single championship point is vital, and I will fight with everything I have to bring home the best possible result and keep our title dreams alive.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. THANAT LAOONGPLIO – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’11.544s) 2. MUHD HELMI AZMAN – MALAYSIA (2’11.991s) 3. KITSADA TANACHOT – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’12.043s) 4. MUHD SYARIFUDDIN AZMAN – MALAYSIA (2’13.412s) 5. ASHRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’15.239s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 officially commenced today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In the MSBK250 A category, Combined Practice sessions showcased a brilliant turnaround by Irfan Ardiansyah of NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM, who successfully leaped from a quiet fifth place in the morning to claim the fastest overall time of the day by the end of the afternoon. During Free Practice 1, it was Nguyen Huu Tri of HONDA RACING VIETNAM who confidently set the early benchmark. Huu Tri quickly found his racing rhythm, posting a strong lap of 2’26.932s on his seventh tour around the circuit, with a top speed of 135.81kph. His morning effort firmly placed him at the top of the early timing sheets. At the same time, Irfan struggled slightly to find his maximum pace, settling for fifth position with a 2’28.720s. However, the afternoon session delivered an interesting shift in momentum for the frontrunners. In Free Practice 2, Irfan and his mechanicsclearly found the missing puzzle pieces to unlock his machine’s true potential. He shaved over two seconds off his earlier time to clock an impressive 2’26.691s on just his fourth lap out of five, hitting a session-high top speed of 136.03kph. This massive improvement easily secured Irfan the top spot in the combined standings. Huu Tri’s morning time was still good enough to keep him in second place overall. Right behind the leading duo, Ahmad Afif Amran of RAPIDO YAMAHA FIVEZERO RACING TEAM showed great consistency throughout the opening day. Afif steadily improved upon his morning run to log a quick 2’26.947s in the afternoon, successfully securing third in the combined standings. Muhd Irfan Hayhal Amidi of HRM MOTUL RACING TEAM took fourth place with a 2’27.807s, while his teammate, Muhd Akif Abdullah, rounded out the top five with a solid 2’28.121s effort in the second session. Irfan expressed, “Alhamdulillah, I was able to finish today’s combined practice sessions at the top of the timesheets as the fastest overall rider. After a challenging morning where we were slightly off the ideal pace, the team and I managed to do an excellent job out on the track to completely turn things around. We made some crucial adjustments in the garage, and I am coming away with a fantastic, reassuring feeling on the bike. It is a huge relief to see our hard work translate into that lap time today.” “However, the work honestly does not stop here. The gaps between the top riders are incredibly close, so we cannot afford to get comfortable or lose focus. Tonight, we will continue deeply analyzing the data and searching for even better setup refinements to ensure we are fully prepared for tomorrow’s Qualifying session and Race 1. Hopefully,everything goes smoothly and aligns perfectly with our overall plan and race strategy.” “Whatever the final outcome may be tomorrow, I trust that it is the best result for me. I am carrying a lot of confidence from this afternoon, and I will be giving it my absolute all to fight for the pole position.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM (2’26.691s) 2. NGUYEN HUU TRI – HONDA RACING VIETNAM (2’26.932s) 3. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – RAPIDO YAMAHA FIVEZERO RACING TEAM (2’26.947s) 4. MUHD IRFAN HAYHAL AMIDI – HRM MOTUL RACING TEAM (2’27.807s) 5. MUHD AKIF ABDULLAH – HRM MOTUL RACING TEAM (2’28.121s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 officially opened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In the MSBK250 B category, Friday’s Combined Practice sessions were defined by the outstanding performance of Pin Chi Chien of NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM. The rider showcased remarkable consistency and speed, overcoming early jitters to secure the top spot on the timing sheets ahead of a highly competitive weekend. During Free Practice 1 in the morning, Pin Chi quickly found his rhythm on the circuit. On his eighth lap out of eleven, he posted a benchmark of 2’33.318s, at the top speed of 130.15kph. This early effort allowed him to comfortably lead the morning session, establishing a gap of more than two seconds over his closest rival at the time, Ng Wei Shyang of MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM, who recorded a steady 2’35.616s. However, the afternoon session proved that the frontrunners still had plenty of speed left to unlock. In Free Practice 2, Pin Chi continued to push his limits and shaved nearly two seconds off his morning time. He clocked a blistering 2’31.367s on his seventh lap, increasing his top speed to 131.83kph. This impressive improvement firmly secured his position as the fastest overall rider in the Combined Practice standings. Behind the leader, the battle for the remaining top spots intensified significantly in the afternoon. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER1 made a vital leap forward during Free Practice 2. After finishing third in the morning, Kabilesh found a much better pace, logging a 2’31.754s to secure second place overall, finishing just 0.387s behind the leader. Meanwhile, Rafiif Dhani Satrio representing HONDA MTS ARSPEED ASH21 also showed strong progress, improving his time by over four seconds in the afternoon to grab third place overall with a 2’33.866s effort. Wei Shyang held onto fourth place in the combined standings based on his early FP1 time. Pin Chi shared his thoughts, “Stepping onto this circuit to compete for the very first time has been an incredibly overwhelming experience for me. If I am being completely honest, I felt a bit out of place initially when we started the day, and the nerves definitely crept in as I faced the unknown challenges of this track. Everything was so new, and the pressure was undeniably heavy.” “However, my incredible team of mechanics has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare my bike to absolute perfection. The setup feels amazing beneath me, and knowing I have such a great, reliable machine has given me a massive boost of confidence. They believed in me, and that helped me find my focus out there.” “Looking ahead to tomorrow’s Race 1, those early nerves have completely shifted into pure, fiery determination. My absolute focus right now is to fight my way forward, stick right with the leading pack, and leave everything I have out on the track. The competition is catching up, so I cannot relax. It would mean the world to me and my team to stand on that podium, and I am going to push with all my heart to make that dream a reality.” TOP 4 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. PIN CHI CHIEN – NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM (2’31.367s) 2. KABILESH RAJINI KRISHNAN – RACR CASTROL POWER1 (2’31.754s) 3. RAFIIF DHANI SATRIO – HONDA MTS ARSPEED ASH21 (2’33.866s) 4. NG WEI SHYANG – MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM (2’35.616s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 officially commenced today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In the BERJAYA SOMPO YAMAHA R15M RACE ELITES category, the Combined Practice sessions showcased a massive turnaround by Muhd Ikram Dani representing BERJAYA MEGA, who overcame a quiet morning to completely dominate the afternoon session and claim the fastest overall time. The morning session presented a tricky challenge for the young grid, as they had to navigate a wet and demanding circuit. During Free Practice 1, Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BLH RACING TEAM established himself as the early pacesetter. Jebat confidently managed the slippery conditions, posting a leading time of 2’53.855s on his seventh and final lap, reaching a top speed of 114.78kph. Adam Hariz Hafiz from LKT MOTOR secured second place in the morning with a 2’55.181s, while Shahuzzaifie Adli Shafendi of POH SHUN took third with a 2’55.450s. Notably, Ikram struggled to find his maximum pace in the wet and finished the morning outside the top five. However, as the track dried out for Free Practice 2, the true speed of the field was finally unleashed. Ikram returned to the circuit with incredible determination, immediately finding a devastating rhythm. On his fifth lap out of seven, he clocked a blistering 2’50.604s and hit a session-high top speed of 116.97kph. This massive improvement easily secured him the top spot in the Combined Practice standings, establishing a clear two-second gap ahead of the rest of the field. Behind Ikram, Jebat also found significant speed in the dry conditions. He improved his morning time by over a second to log a 2’52.680s, comfortably securing second place overall. Muhd Farhan Naqib Mohd Faiz of FASROI M SB made a vital leap forward in the afternoon, claiming third place with a 2’53.064s. Raja Abdurraqib Raja Norfatihah from KAVIN MOTOR pushed his way into fourth with a 2’53.781s, while Muhd Amir Mohd Hafis of HENN MOTORS BROTHERS rounded out the top five with a 2’54.050s. Ikram stated, “Today was an absolutely incredible day for us, finishing at the very top of the timing sheets. This morning, the track was drenched, and the wet conditions were incredibly tricky to navigate. Instead of letting the weather frustrate me when the times were not showing, I kept my head down and stayed laser-focused on finding the perfect setup and understanding exactly what the bike needed.” “When Free Practice 2 finally rolled around and the track improved, I took full advantage of every single second out on the track, pushing myself and my machine to the absolute breaking point in pursuit of the ultimate lap time. To see that relentless effort rewarded and to successfully emerge as the fastest rider is a feeling I can barely describe, it fills me with so much pride and a massive surge of confidence.” “Looking ahead to tomorrow’s race, the fire inside me is burning brighter than ever. I am going to leave my heart, soul, and absolutely everything I have out on that asphalt. I will fight with every ounce of my being to capture that championship title. This is our moment, and I am fully ready to seize it.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE 1. MUHD IKRAM DANI – BERJAYA MEGA (2’50.604s) 2. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – BLH RACING TEAM (2’52.680s) 3. MUHD FARHAN NAQIB MOHD FAIZ – FASROI M SB (2’53.064s) 4. RAJA ABDURRAQIB RAJA NORFATIHAH – KAVIN MOTOR (2’53.781s) 5. MUHD AMIR MOHD HAFIS – HENN MOTORS BROTHERS (2’54.050s)