RAKHA AIMS WEEKEND CHAMPION

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)