IRFAN EDGED OUT RIVALS

Opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING bagged the win in Race 1 of the MSBK250 A category.

In qualifying, Irfan Haykhal Amidi of Honda Racing Malaysia clocked the fastest lap at 2’24:739s, followed by Ahmad Afif Amran of SuperFast JRT x Rapido at 2’25:034s, and his teammate Md Akid Aziz at 2’25:561s.

Haykhal made a strong start, with Afif and Irfan Ardiansyah trailing closely in P2 and P3.

By Lap 4, Irfan hit 180.9km/h, overtaking both riders to lead.

On Lap 7, the top three riders had created a 5:086s gap from the rest. Akid in P4 was at least 9 seconds ahead of the next rider.

Irfan won the race at 19’35:767s. Afif finished second at 19’35:932s, and Haykhal third at 19’36:024s.

Irfan said, “Huge thanks to my team for setting up the bike so well. I just pushed from the start and maintained focus throughout. I’m truly grateful for this win — it really made my day!”

TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
1. Irfan Ardiansyah – MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING (19’35:767s)
2. Ahmad Afif Amran – SuperFast JRT x Rapido (19’35:932s)
3. Irfan Haykhal Amidi – Honda Racing Malaysia (19’36:024s)
4. Md Akid Aziz – SuperFast JRT x Rapido (19’40:447s)
5. Gao Ziang – One For All (19’58:367s)