Race 2 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Class A featured some of the most talented riders in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP. Fu Yisheng delivered a breathtaking performance, clinching victory with an impressive total time of 14’26:049s. His strategic mastery on the track allowed him to maneuver through tight corners and challenging straights with finesse. The race kicked off with Guo Jie taking an early lead. However, as the laps progressed, the competition intensified. By lap 2, Fu showcased his prowess, clocking a blistering fastest lap time of 2’23:512s. The real highlight came on lap 6, when Fu pulled ahead, posting the fastest lap of the day at 2’22:707s. His remarkable focus and tactical skill allowed him to maintain his lead, eventually crossing the finish line first. The race also highlighted the performances of other competitors. Chen Zhen and Yu Xiaochen fought valiantly for their positions, ultimately claiming 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. In Class B, He Yuxi put on a masterclass in control and consistency, leading from the start. His strategic positioning allowed him to build a comfortable gap over his competitors. However, behind him, Xi Feida and Lee Kin Ho were engaged in a thrilling duel for second place. As the race progressed, Feida attempted several overtakes on Kin Ho, showcasing impressive cornering skills and aggressive acceleration. Their battle was fierce, with both riders exchanging positions multiple times. However, Yuxi’s steady pace kept him comfortably in the lead, ultimately securing victory with a time of 14’37:068s. Class C featured an exhilarating race led by Huang Haoming, who took an early lead and maintained it throughout. The first few laps saw Huang fend off challenges from Fang Lu and Zhang Jingyu, who were closely contesting for second place. As the race unfolded, Fang made a bold move on Jingyu, utilizing a well-timed overtake. Despite his efforts, Haoming remained untouchable at the front, expertly managing his lead and maintaining a consistent pace to win the race with a time of 15’01:735s. Fang Lu eventually settled into second place with a time of 15’46:010s, while Jingyu continued to push, demonstrating resilience but ultimately unable to reclaim lost ground, finishing third with a time of 16’08:170s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Fu Yisheng (14’26:049s) 2. Chen Zhen (14’37:109s) 3. Yu Xiaochen (14’37:770s) 4. Guo Jie (14’38:370s) 5. Zhang Xiaoxiang (15’22:410s) Class B 1. He Yuxi (14’37:068s) 2. Xi Feida (15’12:751s) 3. Lee Kin Ho (15’13:006s) 4. Zi Yangfan (15’45:586s) Class C 1. Huang Haoming (15’01:735s) 2. Fang Lu (15’46:010s) 3. Zhang Jingyu (16’08:170s) 4. Mu Hongde (16’42:550s)
Race 1 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The Class A race of the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP was filled with excitement as Guo Jie took an early lead amidst pouring rain. However, Fu Yisheng faced difficulties and fell early in the race. As the race progressed into lap 2, Guo Jie reached a remarkable speed of 238.9 km/h, maintaining his position at the front. On lap 3, Chen Zhen, the wild card rider, recorded a fastest lap time of 2’42:439s, showcasing his skill on the wet track. Yu Xiaochen pushed hard on lap 4, and beat Chen Zhen’s time with 2’41:884s. Unfortunately, heavy rain forced the race to be halted with a red flag on lap 5, with only one lap remaining. Based on the standings at the time, Guo Jie claimed victory at total time of 8’10:905s, marking a thrilling performance despite the challenging conditions. Class B riders faced the elements in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP, with Zi Yangfan taking an early lead as the rain intensified. The race began with challenging conditions, testing the riders’ skills and resilience. As the race progressed into lap 2, competitors settled into their rhythm, battling for position. The competition was fierce, and by lap 4, riders were pushing their limits on the wet track. However, the race was ultimately called off early due to heavy rain, resulting in a red flag on lap 5. Based on the standings at the time of the stoppage, He Yuxi secured a notable victory at 8’25:807s. Zi Yangfan took second place at 8’25:830s, followed by Lee Kin Ho at 8’32:186s to claimed third place. While in Class C watched the competitors battled fiercely against the elements, with Huang Haoming taking an early lead as rain began to pour. The challenging conditions created an exciting atmosphere as riders fought for every position. As the race unfolded, Huang Haoming continued to lead through the wet laps, showcasing exceptional skill. However, with heavy rain affecting visibility and track conditions, the race was ultimately halted with a red flag on lap 5. At the time of the stoppage, Huang Haoming was declared the winner at 8’40:795s, celebrating a hard-fought victory despite the challenging weather. Taking second place was Zhang Jingyu at 8’56:094s, and Fang Lu placed third at 9’02:804s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Guo Jie (8’10:905s) 2. Yu Xiaochen (8’12:697s) 3. Chen Zhen (8’15:091s) 4. Zhang Xiaoxiang (8’39:326s) Class B 1. He Yuxi (8’25:807s) 2. Zi Yangfan (8’25:830s) 3. Lee Kin Ho (8’32:186s) 4. Xi Feida (8’38:058s) Class C 1. Huang Haoming (8’40:795s) 2. Zhang Jingyu (8’56:094s) 3. Fang Lu (9’02:804s) 4. Mu Hongde (9’45:541s)
The opening Practice 1 of the Ducati China Panigale Cup took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Class A, it was Chen Zhen who asserted his dominance early on, setting the fastest lap time of 2’42:967s. Chen Zhen, a wild card entry, quickly established himself as a frontrunner, navigating the technical corners of Sepang with precision. Following Chen Zhen in Class A was Zhang Xiaoxiang, who recorded a lap time of 2’52:211s, trailing by 9:244s. While Xiaoxiang maintained steady progress, the gap between him and Chen Zhen showed room for improvement in future sessions. Fu Yisheng and Yu Xiaochen were unable to record competitive lap times during the session. Chen Zhen said, “I gave it my all today, trying to optimize every aspect of my riding. I’m feeling great and truly excited about tomorrow’s race. My goal is to cross that finish line first, and I’m determined to make it happen!” The spotlight in Class B was firmly on He Yuxi, who posted the overall fastest lap time of the day with an outstanding 2’36:559s. He Yuxi’s performance put him 8:016s ahead of second-place rider Lee Kin Ho, who recorded a time of 2’44:575s. Xi Feida came in close behind with a lap time of 2’47:112s, finishing 10:553s behind He Yuxi. Zi Yangfan followed in fourth place with a time of 2’49:527s, trailing by 12:968s. Yuxi said, I focused on every detail today to boost my performance, and it paid off. My confidence is through the roof, and I’m eager to take on the challenges ahead. Winning the race is definitely within my sights!” In Class C, Huang Haoming led the session with a fastest lap time of 2’40:798s, securing a lead of 12:379s over second-place rider Fang Lu, who recorded a time of 2’52:177s. Zhang Jingyu rounded out the top three in Class C with a time of 3’07:050s, trailing 26:252s behind Huang Haoming. Mu Hongde did not record a competitive lap time. Haoming shared, “Today, I concentrated on improving my skills and refining my approach. I’m feeling energized and confident, which makes me even more excited for the race. My target is clear: I want to take home the win!” The competition resumes tomorrow with the qualifying rounds, where riders across all classes will battle for pole position ahead of the races. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Chen Zhen – 2’42:967s 2. Zhang Xiaoxiang – 2’52:211s Class B 1. He Yuxi – 2’36:559s 2. Lee Kin Ho – 2’44:575s 3. Xi Feida – 2’47:112s 4. Zi Yangfan – 2’49:527s Class C 1. Huang Haoming – 2’40:798s 2. Fang Lu – 2’52:177s 3. Zhang Jingyu – 3’07:050s