Race 1 of the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM took the win in the MSBK250 B category. Qayyim led strongly from the start, quickly creating a gap. Behind him, Kabilesh Rajini of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 and Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BAT battled for P2. Kabilesh’s podium hopes ended early when he crashed on Lap 3. Qayyim secured the win at 20’31:800s. On the final turn, Carlsen overtook Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE, finishing second at 20’43:641s, with Huang taking third at 20’43:972s. Qayyim said, “In the race, I just focused on maintaining my pace at the front to build a gap. Alhamdulillah, I managed to take the top spot on the podium today. I’m looking forward to Race 2 tomorrow!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM (20’31:800s) 2. Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BAT (20’43:641s) 3. Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE (20’43:972s) 4. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – Lady Boss Racing Team (20’59:900s) 5. Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi – TRIPLE A GARAGE (21’10:886s)
The MSBK250 A category at the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of Honda Racing Malaysia top the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Irfan led the pack with a blistering lap time of 2’26:433s. Ahmad Afif Amran of SuperFast JRT x Rapido secured second place with a time of 2’27:052s, followed closely by Gao Ziang of One For All in third at 2’29:102s. In Practice 2, Irfan Haykhal maintained his position at the top after improving his lap time to 2’25:824s. This put him ahead of Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING, who set a time of 2’26:739s, 0:915s behind Irfan Haykhal, in second place. Gao Ziang placed third after clocking a lap time of 2’27:518s. The combined results saw Irfan Haykhal as the fastest overall, followed by Irfan Ardiansyah in second and Afif in third. Irfan commented, “I am quite satisfied with my overall performance today. I tried to set the best lap time for today, and I did it after making some changes to the suspension and sprocket, and everything went smoothly. I hope I can maintain this momentum in tomorrow’s race.” Top 5 Fastest – Free Practice (Combined) 1. Md Irfan Haykhal Amidi – Honda Racing Malaysia (2’25:824s) 2. Irfan Ardiansyah – MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING (2’26:739s) 3. Ahmad Afif Amran – SuperFast JRT x Rapido (2’27:052s) 4. Gao Ziang – One For All (2’27:518s) 5. Md Akid Aziz – SuperFast JRT x Rapido (2’27:699s)
The MSBK250 B category saw Qayyim Razin Razali of Horizon Racing Team emerge as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions at the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Practice 1, Qayyim led the field with a fastest lap of 2’33:075s. He was followed by Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of Team RACR CASTROL POWER1, who clocked 2’33:589s, and Huang Pin-Hung from Chinese Taipei, who took third place with a time of 2’34:466s. In Practice 2, Qayyim improved his lap time to 2’33:313s, reaching a speed of 130.16 km/h on lap 4 to lead the session. China rider Ke Huanni of TRIPLE A GARAGE followed closely in second place with a time of 2’35:204s, achieving a speed of 128.57 km/h on lap 3. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of Lady Boss Racing Team finished in third place with a time of 2’35:313s. The combined results from both sessions saw Qayyim finish as the fastest overall, followed by Kabilesh in second and Huang Pin-Hung in third. Qayyim commented, “I am happy with my results today. However, I will make sure to improve further to maintain my position at the top. I am excited for tomorrow’s race and I am aiming for a podium finish.” Top 5 Fastest – Free Practice (Combined) 1. Qayyim Razin Razali – Horizon Racing Team (2’33:075s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – Team RACR CASTROL POWER1 (2’33:589s) 3. Huang Pin-Hung – Chinese Taipei (2’34:466s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (2’34:510s) 5. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – Lady Boss Racing Team (2’35:313s)
Round 1 of the Aeon Credit MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship is happening at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. The MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B will be back on track to stimulate the racing scene with its interesting entry list. Last season saw Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team breaking through to take the big sweep in the MSBK250A race category with five podiums including two wins. This season, the Indonesian lad will be back once again alongside 24 riders from 7 different countries to mark his excellence in what will be one of the most challenging race categories in the championship. The question remains: Will Irfan be able to ward off the pressure in the face of highly competitive riders? Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “My goal is the same. I want to be the challenge among the front troops and be at the top. Definitely I want to try for the championship title once again. I think this season will be more competitive compared to last season so there needs to be precision. There is certainly no room for errors. Each year, the race category seems to be getting tougher. The entry list for this season looks challenging but most importantly, I need to stay positive and always believe in myself that I can do it like last season. Sepang circuit is a complete circuit and I enjoy riding there. It has some hilly parts and a long corner which I really like.” MSBK250 B race category on the other hand will watch two ladies, Siti Norsyafiyah of FKR CHV Racing and Saidatul Zakirah of Lady Boss Racing Team competing alongside the male counterparts from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China and Chinese Taipei. Last season, Rakha Bima of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team marked victory with a total of 115 points however with the Indonesian rider out of the entry list for Round 1, the riders may have found a different motivation to accelerate further in their games. A total of 9 riders will make up for the MSBK250 B race category. Among the riders who have showcased excellent skills and will graduate into the MSBK250 A race category from last season are 1st runner up, Md Naqib Rifqi who will team up with Honda Racing Malaysia and 3rd runner up Kabilesh Rajni of Team RACR Castrol Power1.
The final race of the MSBK250 A category in Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship delivered intense action at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA emerged victorious in Race 2, while Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM secured the 2024 championship title. Afif established an early lead, closely followed by Kitsada Tanachot from HONDA RACING THAILAND and Muhd Jazil Juraimi of Singapore. However, the race dynamics shifted on Lap 4 when Kitsada clocked an impressive lap time of 2’26:587s at a top speed of 188.5 km/h, successfully overtaking Afif. Emil Idzhar briefly claimed P3 but suffered a crash at Turn 9 on Lap 5. On Lap 6, Afif reclaimed the lead, with Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM and Kitsada chasing closely behind. Championship contender Irfan Ardiansyah held P5, just ahead of his teammate Gerry Salim. The final lap saw dramatic changes as riders pushed aggressively for top positions. Gerry Salim’s unfortunate crash dashed his hopes of challenging for the championship. Soon after, Kitsada also fell at the last turn, missing out on a podium finish. Afif redeemed himself by crossing the finish line first with a time of 19’39:913s, followed by Haziq at 19’40:821s and Jazil narrowly behind at 19’40:822s. Irfan’s fourth-place finish secured his championship victory for the 2024 season. Irfan expressed his excitement: “I’m really happy to finally secure the championship. The race was tough, and I fought until the end. I saw an opportunity to overtake at Turn 9 and took it. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to achieve this result.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Ahmad Afif Amran – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’39:913s) 2. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (19’40:821s) 3. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’40:822s) 4. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’41:200s) 5. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (19’45:622s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (132 points) 2. Gerry Salim – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (118 points) 3. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (94 points) 4. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (87 points) 5. Md Haziq Md Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (86 points)
Race 2 of the MSBK250 B category saw Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE claimed victory and emerged as the Weekend Champion. Kabilesh dominated the race, determined not to repeat his second-place finish in Race 1 behind Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM. He surged ahead, creating an impressive gap of 4 seconds over Rakha to ensure his position at the front. Rakha tried to close the gap but couldn’t match Kabilesh’s pace. Meanwhile, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi of Malaysia maintained P3, steadily improving his lap times. Kabilesh crossed the finish line in 20’31:988s, ahead of Rakha at 20’36:059s and Naqib at 20’39:275s. Kabilesh dedicated his win to his father, who was present, “I wanted to show my speed and secure P1 after yesterday’s result. I’m proud of this win, especially since my dad is here to witness it.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (20’31:988s) 2. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (20’36:059s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (20’39:275s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (20’45:357s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’50:551s)
Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, delivering yet another thrilling showdown. Gerry Salim of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM from Indonesia emerged victorious, keeping the championship battle for MSBK250 A alive. The race kicked off with Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA taking an early lead, building a commanding gap over the chasing pack. However, Afif’s aspirations for a win were dashed on lap 2 when a crash forced him out of contention. Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM, running in P2, pushed hard to bridge the gap but ultimately settled into the battle for podium contention. As the race approached its dramatic conclusion, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND seized the lead on the final lap. However, Gerry Salim timed his attack perfectly, making a decisive move in the last turn to overtake Kitsada and cross the line first with a time of 19’50:475s, securing a stunning victory. This win propels Gerry to second place in the overall standings with 118 points, just 1 point behind his teammate and championship leader, Irfan Ardiansyah. With the title chase tightening, the stage is set for an electrifying Race 2. Gerry said, “Normally, I can push to the front early, but I had to manage the engine temperature today, which was running too high. Because of this, I controlled my pace during the race. In the final two laps, I made my move, passing Irfan and then overtaking Kitsada to take the win. I’m excited and ready to give it my all in Race 2 tomorrow!” Kitsada settled for second place with a time of 19’50:579s, while Irfan completed the podium in third at 19’50:882s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:475s) 2. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’50:579s) 3. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:882s) 4. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’51:118s) 5. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’51:273s)
Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Indonesia’s Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM claiming a hard-fought victory in the MSBK250 B category. The race began with Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE seizing the early lead. Rakha, maintaining a close pursuit, strategically bided his time to launch an overtaking maneuver. By Lap 4, Rakha made his move, decisively taking the lead. From there, the Indonesian rider showcased incredible focus, defending his position against relentless pressure from Kabilesh, who trailed just 0:200 seconds behind. Despite Kabilesh’s unyielding attempts to reclaim the lead, Rakha crossed the finish line first, securing victory with a time of 20’33:959s. Kabilesh settled for second place at 20’33:973s, while Malaysian rider Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi completed the podium with a time of 20’42:800s. Rakha said, “It was an intense race with Kabilesh applying constant pressure. I focused on staying consistent and defending my line. I’m proud to bring this win home for my team, and I’ll keep pushing for more success in tomorrow’s race.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (20’33:959s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (20’33:973s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (20’42:800s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (20’51:247s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’52:908s)
The MSBK250 A category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Ahmad Afif Amran from YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA top the practice sessions. In Practice 1, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the pack with a blistering lap time of 2’26.648s. Afif secured second place with a time of 2’28.156s, followed closely by Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed of HORIZON RACING TEAM in third at 2’28.266s. In Practice 2, Afif rose to the top with an impressive lap time of 2’26.294s, reaching a speed of 179.7 km/h on his third lap. This put him ahead of Gerry Salim, who set a time of 2’27.066s, 0.772s behind Afif, in second place. Emil Idzhar Ezuan of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA steadily improved his times, setting a lap of 2’27.539s on lap 8 to take third. The combined results saw Afif as the fastest overall, followed by Kitsada in second and Gerry in third. Afif commented, “It’s been a good start to the first day. We are still searching for the best setup for the bike. This isn’t a comfortable lap time for me. We’re always looking for better settings for Race 1 tomorrow. I’ll fight to stay ahead during the race and, if possible, aim for a podium finish. I’ll do my best tomorrow.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 A 1. Ahmad Afif Amran – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’26:294s) 2. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’26:648s) 3. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (2’27:066s) 4. Emil Idzhar Ezuan – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’27:539s) 5. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’27:584s)
The MSBK250 B category saw Ke Huanni from China emerge as the fastest overall in the practice sessions at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Practice 1, Ke Huanni led the field with a fastest lap of 2’33.691s. He was followed by Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE, who clocked 2’35.089s, and Mohd Farderin Iskandar of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM, who took third place with a time of 2’37.637s. In Practice 2, Kabilesh improved his lap time to 2’34.100s, reaching a speed of 129.49 km/h on lap 4 to lead the session. Malaysian rider Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi followed closely in second place with a time of 2’34.669s, achieving a speed of 129.02 km/h on lap 8. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM finished in third place with a time of 2’34.720s. The combined results from both sessions saw Ke Huanni finish as the fastest overall, followed by Kabilesh in second and Naqib in third. Huanni commented, “I am happy with my results today. However, I will make sure to improve further to maintain my position at the top. I am excited for tomorrow’s race and I am aiming for a podium finish.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 B 1. Ke Huanni – China (2’33:691s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (2’34:100s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (2’34:669s) 4. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (2’34:720s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (2’34:827s)