In his debut at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA proved himself a formidable talent. The young rider took the MSBK250 A category by storm at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where he dominated both Race 1 and Race 2 to claim the title of Weekend Champion. Despite being a newcomer, Farres managed to outperform more experienced riders, securing two hard-fought victories and making a strong impression in his debut. Farres expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity and was quick to thank his team and supporters for helping him reach this point. “I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to compete in the MSBK250 A category,” Farres shared. “Winning both races in my first appearance feels amazing, especially because it’s so tough to achieve. I didn’t expect to be a weekend champion in my debut, and I’m really happy with the result.” The battle in Race 2 was especially tense, as Farres found himself up against his teammate Ahmad Afif Amran and a strong contingent of Honda riders, including Kitsada Tanashot of HONDA RACING THAILAND, as well as Irfan Ardiansyah and Gerry Salim, duo of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM. Despite being outnumbered on the track, Farres credited the teamwork between himself and Afif as a key factor in their success. “Race 2 was incredibly intense,” he said. “Honda had more riders, so it was just Afif and me representing Yamaha. Even though we had less support, Afif’s experience really helped us both get on the podium. His guidance was invaluable.” Farres also reflected on how much he owed his success to the mentorship of Afif Amran, a three-time Malaysian Cub Prix CP150 category champion, as well as the technical expertise of his crew chief. “Afif has been a role model for me since I was young. Having him as my teammate is a dream come true. And Amir, our crew chief, was a huge help in solving issues with the bike throughout the weekend. Without them, this wouldn’t have been possible,” he explained. Looking ahead, Farres is clear about his ambitions. Winning has boosted his confidence, but he knows there’s more work to do if he wants to maintain his winning form and improve his overall performance. “This victory has given me a lot of confidence, but it also drives me to work even harder,” he said. “I want to keep winning, but I also want to focus on improving my lap times. Even though I’ve won, I know I’m not yet the fastest on track. That’s something I’m working to change.”
Race 2 of the MSBK250 A category at Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship saw Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA claimed the Weekend Champion at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race began with Farres establishing an early lead, closely followed by his teammate, Ahmad Afif Amran and Gerry Salim of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM. As the competition heated up, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND executed a masterful overtake on Afif, moving into second position. The excitement escalated on lap 2 as Afif, Gerry, and Kitsada kept the pressure on Farres. On lap 5, Kitsada clocked the best lap time of 2’26:257s, making a bold move to challenge for the front. However, Afif regained the lead on lap 6, only for Farres to seize control once more on lap 7, posting the fastest lap time at 2’26:111s. As the race approached its conclusion, Irfan Ardiansyah made an impressive push, beating Farres’s best lap time with 2’25:254s, closing in on the leaders. Ultimately, Farres crossed the finish line first to won the race at 19’42:194s. Farres expressed, “This weekend was incredibly nerve-wracking with many surprises. I didn’t expect to finish in first place. We simply aimed to do our best. I’m grateful for the opportunity to stand on the podium with Afif Amran, who has been a great mentor. A big thank you to Yamaha for providing such an excellent bike setup, which helped us achieve this podium finish today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 MSBK250 A 1. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’42:194s) 2. Ahmad Afif Amran – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’42:226s) 3. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’42:508s) 4. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:549s) 5. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:710s)
Race 2 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan from Malaysia celebrated the title of Weekend Champion in MSBK250 B category. The race kicked off with Darwish leading the pack, closely followed by Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE and Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin from Malaysia. As the laps progressed, Kabilesh made a strong challenge for the lead, inching closer to Darwish on lap 3. The competition intensified on lap 4 as Irfan pursued Darwish with determination. The race continued with Darwish maintaining his position at the front. In the final laps, he fought hard to keep his lead, ultimately crossing the finish line first at 20’46:898s, followed by Irfan at 20’47:320s, and Kabilesh took third place at 21’02:763s. Darwish commented, “I am very grateful. The race today was challenging for me. Yesterday, I managed to create a significant gap, but today, I had to fight from the start until the end. This victory was not easy, but it feels incredible to win after such a tough battle.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 MSBK250 B 1. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’46:898s) 2. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (20’47:320s) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (21’02:763s) 4. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (21’08:467s) 5. Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan – CHV RACING (21’08:991s)
Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship showcased intense competition in the MSBK250 A category today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race kicked off with Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA taking an early lead, closely followed by his teammate, Farres and Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND. However, the excitement escalated on lap 2 when Afif collided slightly with Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM, resulting in a crash that opened the door for Kitsada to take over the lead. Irfan quickly moved into P2, with his teammate, Gerry Salim in P3. As the race progressed, Farres faced increasing pressure in his debut, with Kitsada closing the gap to just 0:717s by lap 5. The two riders engaged in a thrilling battle for the top spot, exchanging positions in an exciting display of skill. On the final lap, Kitsada held the lead, but Farres executed a brilliant move in the last turn, overtaking Kitsada and crossing the finish line to secure victory at 19’41:375s. Farres said, “Thank you to my team for providing such a fantastic motorcycle. I’ve never felt this happy before—being with Yamaha and achieving first place means so much to me. This race was definitely tough, but I had a great teammate in Afif Amran, who offered invaluable support and helped with the best bike setup, which contributed to my victory. The race was quite competitive, but I managed to handle the challenges one by one.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK250 A 1. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’41:375s) 2. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:030s) 3. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:030s) 4. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’42:032s) 5. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (19’54:631s)
Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan from Malaysia claimed victory in MSBK250 B category. The race commenced with Darwish quickly establishing a commanding lead, leaving Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE trailing by at least four seconds in P2. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin from Malaysia and Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri of NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team closely pursued in P3 and P4, respectively, while Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM held P5. As the race progressed, Irfan Safwan steadily gained ground, seeking opportunities to overtake the riders ahead. In a dramatic turn of events on the final lap, Irfan successfully overtook Kabilesh to claim P2. Darwish crossed the finish line first, securing a well-deserved victory at 20’46:324s, while Irfan Safwan finished in P2 at 21’02:530s and Kabilesh took P3 at 21’03:310s. Darwish said, “Alhamdulillah. I’m thankful to God for today’s success. I also want to thank my family for their unwavering support throughout this journey. A big thank you to my team for their hard work, dedication, and for providing such a solid setup. There’s still a long way to go in the championship, and I will remain focused and continue to work hard.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK250 B 1. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’46:324s) 2. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (21’02:530) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (21’03:310s) 4. Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri – NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team (21’15:436s) 5. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (21’17:905s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 A took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the pack for combined result. Kitsada set the pace with an impressive lap time of 2’39:226s. His smooth riding style and consistency made him the rider to beat in both practice sessions. The gap between him and his closest rival was minimal, adding to the tension for the upcoming qualifying rounds. Kitsada said, “I’m feeling really great today! The bike setup is excellent, and I’m confident that tomorrow, I’ll give it my all. I believe that, just like today, I have what it takes to achieve the fastest lap time in the final round. I’m looking forward to pushing my limits and making the most of the opportunity!” Finishing second was Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, who clocked in at 2’40:048s, just 0:822s behind Kitsada. Irfan’s solid performance throughout the session shows he will be a strong contender in the races. Completing the top three was Muhd Jazil Juraimi from Singapore, who posted a time of 2’40:420s. He finished 1:194s behind the leader, showing his potential to push for a higher position during the qualifying rounds. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 A 1. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’39:226s) 2. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:048s) 3. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (2’40:420s) 4. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’40:638s) 5. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:900s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 B, combined, saw Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM dominate at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ilham posted the fastest time in Class B with a lap of 2’56:878s on his Honda CBR250RR. Close behind was Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of CHV RACING, who recorded a time of 2’57:585s, trailing by 0:707s. The third-fastest rider was Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE, who clocked in at 3’00:391s, finishing 3:513s behind the leader. Ilham said, “The weather condition today was quite tricky; one side of the track is dry while the other side is wet, which adds an extra layer of complexity to the race. It’s been some time since I last competed, so I have quite a few setups to work on, particularly regarding my riding technique and the suspension of my bike. Tomorrow, during the qualifying session, I’m fully committed to giving my absolute best, not only for the team’s success but also to challenge myself and improve my skills. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to push my limits and achieve a great result!” Tomorrow’s qualifying rounds will be critical for these riders as they aim to improve their positions ahead of the race. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 B 1. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (2’56:878s) 2. Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan – CHV RACING (2’57:585s) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (3’00:391s) 4. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (3’10:714s) 5. Mohd Farderin Iskandar – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (3’11:390s)
Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda HWN SCK Racing Team is fuelled to accelerate further in his mission in the MSBK250 A while Md Naqib Rifqi is determined to carve yet another well-done achievement in the MSBK250 B. Indonesia rider, Irfan may have familiarised the circuit ground but he is definitely new to the scenes of MSBK yet he has outdone himself and emerged strong on the entry front. The rider currently takes the top spot in the overall standings with a total of 70 points, 4 points ahead of his teammate. Would he be able to sustain the position? Considering his two wins throughout the season, Irfan has definitely posed his abilities to navigate the circumstances of the racing scene effectively but looking at the point difference between him and his closest contenders, it is too soon to predict the outcome especially of a highly competitive feat. Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “This season has been really good for me and I think there is no big difference compared to other championships except for the weather condition in Round 2. The MSBK250 A race category is a highly competitive class and there is always a big group going on with the same pace. So, we have to be constantly steady in the front group, not to lose momentum because once you lose that, it becomes quite difficult to recover. My focus has always been about keeping up to the same performance and as such, that is my aim for the coming round too. I want to maintain my current position and it is all about being 100% focused. On my own, I do a lot of bike training on the side. I also work out on training myself physically. The team on the other hand works on the machine condition. So, we balance out that way. My goal for the season is to make it champion and I will go all out to work on that mission.” As for Naqib, MSBK has turned out to be quite a fair-game for the talented rider. He has not only been able to showcase his competitive side but has also garnered quite a reputation especially since his claim on the Weekend Warrior with a double-win in the recent race. In round 1, he conceded at third place overall after he made up in Race 2 for his poor performance in Race 1. Interestingly, he did not just make it but made it big with perfect scores in round 2. Could he pull yet another stunner in the coming round? Commenting on the race, Naqib said, “So far, this season has been a great one and I am very happy with my results. There has been a lot of difference between round 1 and round 2 especially with what I have learnt so far. I also improved tremendously throughout. MSBK250 B race category is a unique kind of race for me. Previously, I raced using the underbone machine which was quite difficult for me to catch up with. With sufficient training with a 250 machine, I am really confident with my performance now and I will continue to fight among the front group. For the coming round, I am pretty confident that I can win. I am also sure that this coming round would be a tough one especially with riders upkeeping themselves with training but I am fully prepared for the challenge. In terms of preparation, I have been working out especially in improving my fitness level. This is really important to ensure that I have the right stamina to maintain my consistency throughout. My aim for this round and season is to continue taking a bold stance among the front troops and also to put a fighting spirit against the A group.”
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team bagged the win for Race 2 of the MSBK250 A today. As soon as Race 2 started, Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team was fast to lead the pack. Behind him was his teammate, Irfan Ardiansyah and Muhd Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of Honda Estremo Yuzy Racing. On lap 3, Irfan managed to overtook Gerry at P1 and picked up his speed. Gerry followed Irfan closely trying to reclaim the top position, however overtook by Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND. On lap 6, Syazras who made his way up to front group from P10 overtook Irfan, but Irfan reclaimed the top spot and won the race at 19’55:719s. Irfan said, “”This race was incredibly challenging from the start, with numerous riders in the leading group making it a fierce competition. Throughout the middle part of the race, I focused on maintaining my rhythm, preparing to make my move in the final lap. My strategy paid off perfectly in the last corner, allowing me to secure first place. I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome and deeply grateful to my team and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. Your backing was instrumental in achieving this victory.” Kitsada made it second at 19’55:931s. Gerry scored third at 19’55:960s.
Round 2 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi from Malaysia appeared as Weekend Champion as he won Race 2 of the MSBK250 B race category. Naqib put on a good show by leading the pack as soon as the race started. In P2, was Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team followed by Kim Min Jae of HONDA ESTREMO YUZY RACING in P3. Throughout the race, Naqib was consistent and focused on increasing the gap with other riders. While Rakha at P2 continued to keep up with Naqib’s pace. Min Jae too, was consistent at P3. Lap by lap, Naqib at P1 increased the gap with the riders at least 9 seconds behind him and raced past the finishing line to win the Race 2 at 20’36:620s. Naqib stated, “I feel that I’ve made significant progress in both my lap times and my riding skills. This weekend has been a rewarding experience, reflecting the hard work and dedication I’ve put in. I’m genuinely pleased with the improvements I’ve achieved. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey, especially my parents and friends. Your encouragement and belief in me have been invaluable, and I am deeply appreciative of your support.” Rakha placed second at 20’46:234s and Min Jae took third spot at 20’46:806s. Based on the combined results, Naqib appeared as the Weekend Champion.